Addressing talent shortages and strengthening local supplier participation remain critical to sustaining Malaysia’s industrial growth. To support these priorities, MIDA and MARA have formalised a strategic partnership aimed at developing industry-ready talent and creating new opportunities for local enterprises to integrate into global supply chains.

A key initiative under the collaboration is the PRIME Talent Hub, a demand-driven platform where participating companies identify the technical skills and competencies required by industry. Eight companies have already committed to the initiative, namely Medtronic Malaysia Operations Sdn. Bhd., EVE Energy Malaysia Sdn. Bhd., DayOne Data Centre, UWC Industrial Sdn. Bhd., Linergy Power Sdn. Bhd., Panasonic Industrial Devices Malaysia Sdn. Bhd., ND Paper (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd., and Base Maintenance Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.

The partnership will also provide MARA-linked enterprises, including Bumiputera businesses, with structured pathways to participate in multinational supply chains through MIDA’s vendor development and supply chain programmes. Companies will also gain access to MIDA’s Investment Coordination Platform (ICP) and Enterprise Growth Platform (EGP), supporting capability development, financing access and business expansion.

Aligned with the MADANI Economy Framework and the New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP) 2030, the collaboration reinforces efforts to strengthen Malaysia’s industrial ecosystem by connecting talent development, enterprise growth and high-value investment opportunities.