SMIDEC Training Grant at SSTC

The Small and Medium Industries Development Corporation (SMIDEC) has appointed Sabah Skills & Technology Centre (SSTC) as its training centre in Sabah to train SMIs workers in the following areas :

  • Technical
  • Occupational Safety and Health
  • Business Management
  • Quality and Productivity
  • Information Technology

* Companies registering for the first time at SSTC under this grant, 100% subsidization will be given to the first five workers OR 1 worker for 5 courses.

Complete List of Programs Subsidized by SMIDEC at SSTC

Qualifying Criteria

The qualifying criteria for SMIs eligible for the 80% sponsorship are as follows :

  • SMIs engaged in manufacturing activities OR services related to manufacturing
  • Incorporated under Companies Act 1965
  • At least 51% of the shareholders are Malaysians
  • SMIs annual sales turnover of not more than RM25 million
  • Malaysian workers

Other manufacturing related services are as follows :-

  • Metal forging
  • Stamping
  • Plating
  • Moulds, tools & die
  • Machining
  • Industrial seals and seal materials
  • Overhaul, repair, overhaul or service of aircraft, aircraft components or accessories or testing and repairing of avionics
  • Storage, treatment and disposal of toxic and hazardous waste
  • Powder metallurgical parts (sintering of metal parts)
  • Advanced composite materials
  • Reconditioning of heavy machinery and equipment
  • Heat treatment
  • Mould texturing
  • Galvanising, shearing or slitting of metal sheets or other related engineering services