Between December 2024 and January 2025, CSA Catapult partnered with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), STEM Learning UK, the Malaysian Ministry of Education, and the Malaysian STEM Centre to deliver a UK-Malaysian skills programme. This initiative included:
- A delegation exchange between the UK and Malaysia
- Visits to primary schools in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor
- An exhibition at the Tech Dome in Penang
- A roundtable with key stakeholders
CSA Catapult and STEM Learning developed subject-specific content to introduce semiconductor and compound semiconductor technologies to Malaysian students. Engaging, hands-on activities showcased future career opportunities and encouraged continued study in STEM subjects.
The programme also featured Train the Trainer (TTT) sessions, teaching people how best to teach the content to others, amplifying the programme’s reach.
A roundtable brought together representatives from 28 UK and Malaysian organisations, including the Ministry of Education, to discuss strategies for addressing the skills gap.
Educators, industry leaders, and policymakers contributed to an action paper, which will be presented to the Ministry of Education. This plan aims to inspire and prepare Malaysia’s future workforce of 60,000 skilled semiconductor professionals.
