Proton donates 8 engines to TVET and universities to help nurture future talents
Proton has donated a total of 8 engines to selected Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions as well as universities across Malaysia, as part of its educational initiative to nurture the next generation of technicians and engineers. Engine recipients include the Industrial Training Institute (ILP) Merang in Terengganu, Vocational College Arau in Perlis, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM), Universiti Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA), DRB-HICOM University, and Proton Institute (ADTEC) Melaka.
By providing actual production-based engine units instead of training mock-ups, students will now have access to hands-on learning experience using real automotive technology, which may include assembly and disassembly of the engine, diagnostics, ECU familiarisation, component analysis, and practical maintenance exercises.
Proton Deputy CEO, Dato’ Ir. Abdul Rashid Musa said, “Playing an active role in developing a skilled workforce is one of PROTON’s key commitments towards growing Malaysia’s automotive industry. It is a responsibility the company has carried since its establishment in 1983, and one that is becoming increasingly important as demand grows from OEMs and component suppliers in support of Malaysia’s ambition to become a regional automotive hub.”
“By distributing our engines to universities and technical training institutions, PROTON is investing in the future of the industry while helping create a talent pool with direct exposure to advanced automotive technologies and engineering practices,” he added. For institutions, the collaboration creates opportunities for closer engagement with the automotive industry, as well as for Proton to cultivate a stronger pipeline of future talent that is familiar with the current standards used in Proton.
He concluded by saying, “Moving forward, we also intend to expand this initiative to include EV-related components as part of our ongoing efforts to enhance the capabilities of the local workforce.”
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