LATEST UPDATES ON MTMA EVENTS/TRAINING/SEMINARS

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES:

1. Sembang Sembang Session with Textile and Apparel Industry Players

Date and Time: 05 May 2025 (Monday) I 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Venue: Malaysian Textile Manufacturers Association (MTMA)

Registration Link: Click Here

This is a valuable opportunity for you to networking, exchange information, share updates and get acquainted with the government officers and industry players. 

2. SMV - Production Planning Control 

Date and Time: 28 April 2025 (Monday)
Venue: Malaysian Textile and Apparel Center (MATAC)

Registration Link: Click Here

Equip engineers with the knowledge and skills to effectively implement and manage SMV-based production planning and control systems in apparel manufacturing to improve efficiency and productivity .

TRAINING LIST:

We have several training activities coming! please contact us for more information.

Join us now for more benefits!

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WEBINAR: PENGGAJIAN DI SEKTOR PERKILANGAN DAN PERUNCITAN

Date: 13 February 2025 (Thursday)
Platform: Zoom Meeting

Partipants were able to discover the latest updates and changes in labor laws which include the minimum wage, SOCSO and EPF for foreign workers. The insights from this session coming from experts from Jabatan Tenaga Kerja Semenanjung Malaysia (JTKSM), PERKESO and EPF.

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KURSUS PENSIJILAN PROFFESIONAL BIDANG FESYEN DAN JAHITAN

Date: 26 November - 20 December 2024
Venue: UPSI, Tanjong Malim

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ENGAGEMENT SESSION: CAREER PATHWAY & ESSENTIAL SKILLS IN LEATHER INDUSTRY UNDER OCCUPATIONAL FRAMEWORK ON MSIC 15: LEATHER GOODS AND RELATED GOODS

Date: 22 October 2024 (Tuesday)
Venue: Selangor Human Resources Development Center

The engagement session was a collaboration between MATAC and Malaysian Footwear Manufaturers Association (MFMA) which aimed to introduce career pathways and highlight future talent opportunities in the leather industry. This session was attended by approximately 100 participants, the majority of whom were students from UniKL, technical colleges, and UiTM.

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Seminar on Textile and Apparel Dyeing, Finishing  and Testing under MSIC 13 & 14

Date: 3 October 2024 (Thursday)

Venue: Bangi Avenue Convention Centre

A seminar was organized under MATAC which focused on advancements in textile dyeing, finishing, and testing, as well as the latest technologies in textile printing. The sessions aimed to share industry knowledge, highlight innovation, and explore opportunities for professional growth in the textile and apparel sector.

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Dear all members,

MATAC extends a warm invitation to all mid-management, senior executives, and those interested to join the Practical Support for Psychology First Aiders program. This program offers FREE ADMISSION. The training aims to:

1. Establish a positive connection with victims in a non-intrusive, compassionate manner.
2. Enhance immediate and ongoing safety and provide physical and emotional comfort.
3. Help identify immediate needs and concerns.
4. Offer practical assistance and information in addressing immediate needs and concerns.

Below are the details:

• Date: 5 September 2024 (Thursday)
• Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
• Methodology: Classroom
• Venue: MATAC Training Centre, C-9-4, Megan Avenue 1, No. 189, Jalan Tun Razak, 50400 Kuala Lumpur

Kindly scan the QR code or follow the link below to register by 30 August 2024 (Friday): 

https://forms.gle/Fs1vXDwBXp1gNBWV9.

For any inquiries, please contact Puan Azliana at 011-11479766 or email azliana@matac.com.my.

Your support for this program is highly appreciated.

Thank you.

Best Regards, 

Azliana Binti Mohd Jelani

On behalf of MATAC Secretariat

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LATEST EVENT UPDATE

MATAC 1ST COUNCIL MEETING AND VISIT FROM CHINA DELEGATES

DATE: 8 AUG 2024 (THURSDAY)

EVENT LOCATION: MTMA CONFERENCE ROOM, MEGAN AVENUE1, K.LUMPUR

PROGRAM ITINERARY 

9.30am- 10.30 am  MATAC Meeting

10.30 am : Welcoming Delegates from Shantou Textile and Apparel Industry

10.40 am : Presentation on MTMA (translation by Mr Chin, please ask him)

10.50 am : Presentation from Shantou

10.50 am - 11.30 am : Networking meeting

11. 30 am – 1.00 pm : MTMA Meeting

1.00 pm : Lunch

2.30 pm : Malaysia China Shantau Business Trade Exhibition and Conference (Optional)

Thank you. 

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Dear All,

MATAC has organised a Briefing on the Certificate of Accreditation by HRD Corp for those interested in becoming a trainer or existing trainer. The briefing is as follows:

Date :                  5 August 2024

Time:                   2.30 pm – 3.30 pm

Venue:                Zoom Meeting

Fee:                     FREE Admission

The purpose of this briefing is to inform all trainers registered under HRDC, as well as potential future trainers,  about the latest information and implementation effective from 1^st January 2025. We are grateful to have Puan Hasnah, the Executive Director of MATAC, here with us for this briefing.

Just a quick overview, Puan Hasnah has served over 20 years in training and development. Her involvement spans various industries, and she has assisted numerous trainers in navigating and thriving within new and existing work environments. Her expertise in counselling and her extensive experience include designing strategies to bridge industry skill gaps, facilitated by her close interactions with industry stakeholders.

Finally, since the MATAC Training is conducted twice in each calendar month, we look forward to seeing you again in upcoming training.

Thank you.

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Dear all members,

MATAC extends a warm invitation to all mid-management, senior executives, and those interested to join the Practical Support for Psychology First Aiders program. This program offers FREE ADMISSION. The training aims to:

1. Establish a positive connection with victims in a non-intrusive, compassionate manner.
2. Enhance immediate and ongoing safety and provide physical and emotional comfort.
3. Help identify immediate needs and concerns.
4. Offer practical assistance and information in addressing immediate needs and concerns.

Below are the details:

• Date: 16 August 2024 (Friday)
• Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
• Methodology: Classroom
• Venue: MATAC Training Centre, C-9-4, Megan Avenue 1, No. 189, Jalan Tun Razak, 50400 Kuala Lumpur

Kindly scan the QR code or follow the link below to register by 9 August 2024: https://forms.gle/Fs1vXDwBXp1gNBWV9.

For any inquiries, please contact Puan Azliana at 011-11479766 or email azliana@matac.com.my.

Your support for this program is highly appreciated.

Thank you.

Best Regards, 

Azliana Binti Mohd Jelani

On behalf of MATAC Secretariat

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Internship Program

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Business Accelerator Programme 3.0

Dear Members, 

Business Accelerator Programme 3.0, an incentive for SMEs with up to 5 million that could assist SMEs to expand their market locally and globally. Therefore, I am pleased to invite you to participate in the briefing and engagement session with SME Corp Malaysia to know further about the grant.
Below are the details:

Date: 21/03/2024 (Thursday)
Time: 10 am
Platform: Zoom (Link will be provided near the session)
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9431155182?pwd=ZDBTdTF6bGE5emRBb0ZOU1l2R0ozdz09&omn=89825164005

Meeting ID: 943 115 5182
Passcode: 554645

So, kindly register your attendance in the QR code provided or the link below, latest by 20 March 2024.
https://forms.gle/nHyNNo5zotnstZjh9

Your support and attention to this session are greatly appreciated. Thank you.

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COURSE TITLE: PATTERN GRADING TECHNIQUES IN GARMENTS INDUSTRY

DATE: 21-22 MARCH 2024

VENUE: MALAYSIAN TEXTILE AND APPAREL CENTRE, JLN TUN RAZAK KUALA LUMPUR

Grading is an important part of the pattern and garment production process. Manual pattern grading is used across small fashion labels for grading one or two sizes. It involves the scaling of pattern sizes up and down from the base size, to provide an accurate fit in all sizes. This is a very useful skill both for the fashion professional and the home sewer.

OBJECTIVE

The outcome of this competency for pattern grading is to adjust your base size pattern to create other sizes. There are different methods to grade patterns, but the result is that you have a consistent visual across sizes.

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WEBINAR TITLE: E-INVOICING-PREPARATION FOR BUSINESS

DATE: 28 FEBRUARY 2024

VENUE: MALAYSIAN TEXTILE AND APPAREL CENTRE, JLN TUN RAZAK KUALA LUMPUR

With a dynamic economy and for tax revenue control purposes, replacing paper invoicing will now be mandatory in Malaysia by 2027. This webinar explains the compliance requirements and the implications for the implementers. The outcome of this webinar are:

1) The participants will have enough information of new regulation of taxation and e-invoicing.

2) Equip and prepare the businesses for the upcoming regulation.

3) Understanding the process and procedures of the e-invoicing. 

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COURSE TITLE: INDUSTRIAL SEWING PRODUCTION SUPERVISORY SKILLS

DATE: 21-22 FEBRUARY 2024

VENUE: MALAYSIAN TEXTILE AND APPAREL CENTRE, JLN TUN RAZAK KUALA LUMPUR

^{The supervisor and line leader in the production is the important person to administer sewing production activities systematically and efficiently to achieve production target and maximise company performance as per company plan. This course is target the supervisor and line leaders in monitoring, controlling and evaluating the process of the Sewing Operations line. Upon completion, trainees will be able to:-} 

^{1) Prepare production documentation 
2) Monitor workplace health, safety, and environmental practices and standards compliance 
3) Participate in production meetings and briefing  
4) Monitor subordinate discipline 
5) Monitor subordinate performance 
6) Arrange On Job Training (OJT)} 

<sup>MODULE  
1. Conduct operational briefing 
2. Monitor subordinate discipline 
3. Monitor subordinate performance 
4. Conduct performance appraisal 
5. Arrange On Job Training (OJT) 
6. Prepare production schedule 
7. Carry out sewing production inventory 
8. Monitor workplace health, safety, and environmental practices and standards compliance 
9. Participate in production meeting 
10. Monitor production timeline</sup> 

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TRAINING

Supervisors, leaders, administer and line leader in production are the important people to administering sewing production activities systematically and efficiently to achieve production target and maximize company performance as per company plan. This course targets administer, administrators, supervisors and line leaders in monitoring, controlling and evaluating the process of Sewing Operations line.

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MYNext - A Talent Solution for the Industry

2022 Taiwan-Malaysian Industry Collaboration Forum

Taiwan Textile Research Institute (TTRI) and the Malaysian Textile Manufacturers Association (MTMA) will be collaborating with one forum focusing on best-sharing practices in the new endemic phase among the association.

The objectives of the program is to share the new business opportunities such as :

- Muslim Fashion Opportunities in Malaysian
- Carbon Reduction Strategy for the Textile Industry
- Development and Opportunities of Malaysia’s Textile Industry
- Global Market-Leading Fiber
- Epson 64 High Speed Digital Printing Technology

Please refer details below for your reference and participation :

Date : 8th September 2022 (Thursday)
Time : 2.00 pm - 4.30 pm
Venue : Online (Webex)

Link Registration : https://forms.gle/Aaybu3uTXjkeDuEC6

Link Agenda : https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Zy8Xlq5RVJRgzsfxhw9azyMu4kUmYsod?usp=sharing

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Understanding the Basics of the Employment Act, 1955 & The Employment (Amendment) Act 2022 

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MTMA Certificate in Apparel Standard Value Costing under HRDC Claimable Programme.

Dear All,

Malaysian Textile and Apparel Centre (MATAC) is organising “ MTMA Certificate in Apparel Standard Value Costing under HRDC Claimable Programme. There will be 3 Modules during the programme.

Please refer to the details for your references and participation.

Trainer                : En Mohd Pauzi Zahudin ( Please refer to profile)
Link Profile          : https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1r05iyQTHuPrerobJJ8NkWlvy4wVajYXj?usp=sharing

Date                   : 1st - 4th March 2022
Duration             : 4 Days
Venue                 : Zoom Online Platform
Methodology        : Remote Online Learning
Fee                     : RM1000 per pax
Registration Link  : https://forms.gle/55r2Ru9A1sbhQ9kN9

Please contact Puan Hasnah or Cik Farah Najwa for further assistance at 0197311979 or 01137055849 or email at hasnah@matac.com.my or farahnajwa@matac.com.my

Thank you

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PUBLIC PROGRAMME - TEXTILE AND APPAREL MANUFACTURING PROCESS

Dear All,

Malaysian Textile and Apparel Centre (MATAC) is organizing one public program " Textile and Apparel Manufacturing Process" under HRDC Claimable Programme. 

Please refer below the modules during the program : 

• Yarn Manufacturing 
• Fabric Manufacturing
• Garment Manufacturing
• Technical Textiles
• Value Added in Textile Manufacturing
• Environment and Textile Manufacturing

Below are the details for your references and participation.

Date                    : 23rd March 2022

Time                    : 9.00 am - 5.00 pm

Duration              : 1 Day

Methodology        : Remote Online Learning 

Venue                  : Zoom Online Platform

Fee                      : RM150 per pax

Link Registration  : https://forms.gle/MbjvwSeGp4R7TRH49

Trainer                  : Mohd Nazrul bin Roslan

Trainer Profile       : https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1VPXAghqCSKJ9dnbAGSwGo-cuG0Y7nlp5?usp=sharing

Please contact Puan Hasnah or Cik Farah Najwa for further assistance at 0197311979 or 01137055849 or email at hasnah@matac.com.my or farahnajwa@matac.com.my

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Lifestyle Pavilion in  Malaysia Gift and Fair organized by Malaysian Gift and Premium Association

Dear All,

FMFTA will established Lifestyle Pavilion in  Malaysia Gift and Fair organized by Malaysian Gift and Premium Association as Lifestyle Pavilion on 22-24 June 2022 at KLCC Convention Center

We urge members to take up the booth under our pavilion with special rate with range from RM 7420 / booth to RM 13,600/booth.

This event will be focusing on B2B platform and we hope members would participate on our first initiative in local sourcing and connected our network for more business opportunity.

Please refer to the link below is the information brochure and booking.

• https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R_MkRF27D30OP0b8pP29U-RCyFXKWFNB/view?usp=sharing

Deadline for the special package is on 15 March 2022

Please contact me or Cik Farah Najwa at hasnah@fmfta.org.my / secretariat@fmfta.org.my ot 0197311979 or 01137055849 for further enquiry

Thank you.