About the Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP)

 

Available Short Courses for 2004

 

Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP)

The MTCP was established in 1980, to promote and facilitate technical assistance to participating developing countries. The programme consolidates various forms of technical cooperation in areas where Malaysia has the experience and expertise. The MTCP implemented by INTAN is based on the fact that the development of a country depends on the quality of its human resources. Such human resource quality can best be achieved through training. Presently the MTCP covers 133 developing countries. A total of 2,574 participants have been trained under the programme at INTAN.

The MTCP offers the following assistance:

  1. Fellowships and scholarships for degree courses at 5 local public universities and short term training courses at various institutions in Malaysia;

  2. Study visits and practical attachments at participating government agencies in Malaysia;

  3. Training facilities for participants, sponsored by Third Country/International organisations;

  4. Secondment of experts; and

  5. Projects and equipment on a case-by-case basis.

How To Apply

Applications must be made in the standard application form obtainable from official representatives (Embassies or High Commissions) of the Malaysian Government in the respective countries. All applications must be submitted through the applicant's government to the official representatives of the Malaysian Government and must reach INTAN THREE (3) month before the commencement of the course.

Courses offered will be conducted in English and participants must have a functional proficiency in English. Participants must be medically fit and are required to submit a medical report together with their application forms.

Each application must contain the following:

  1. Official Application Form

  2. Passport- size photograph (3 copies)

  3. Completed Medical Report

Only successful applicants will be contacted.

Further Information

For more information regarding scholarship and training please contact mtcp@intanbk.intan.my

Fellowship/Scholarship

The terms and conditions of scholarship/fellowship awards under the MTCP at INTAN include:

Allowance and Per Diem

  • Food and lodging are provided by INTAN.

  • Participants are given an allowance of RM 20.00 per day.

  • For field trips outside INTAN where only lodging is provided, participants get an allowance of RM 40.00 per day.

Fares

A return air ticket on economy class is provided. This is from the capital city of the recipient country to Kuala Lumpur and back. Expenditures such as Visa and transit fees, excess baggage fees are borne by the recipients.

Course Fees

All course fees are borne by the Malaysian Government

Medical and Dental Treatment

Candidates should be certified medically and physically fit to participate in this programme. All medical and dental expenses in a government hospital/clinic are at the cost of the Malaysian Government. Dental treatment is restricted to extraction and filling in government clinics.

Notification

An applicant is not successful if she/he does not receive notification of the award six weeks before commencement of the course.

Attire

For lectures, participants are required to be in long-sleeved shirts with ties and tailored pants. For formal occasions, suit, jacket, and tie or national costume is required. Ladies should be appropriately dressed in office attire.

Entry Requirements

Persons seeking to enter Malaysia must be in possession of valid passports or other internationally recognised travel documents endorsed for travel to Malaysia. Such passports or other travel documents must be valid for at least six (6) months beyond the period of stay allowed in Malaysia. In the case of a national passport not recognised by Malaysia, the holder must be in possession of a document in lieu of a passport obtained at the nearest Malaysian Mission abroad.

Available Short Courses for 2004

 

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