The Idea

Malaysia’s Look East Policy was initiated in 1984 and still relevant to the current socio-economic climate in line with the implementation of the New Southern Policy launched by the South Korean government in 2017. The idea of setting up the Malaysia-Korea Technical Institute (MKTI) triggered by discussions with various parties including academicians within AGIKO.

Currently, there is no specific technical institution in Malaysia that embraces the South Korean technology and positive work culture produces skilled and semi-skilled manpower to meet the demands of technology-based industry players.

Persatuan Alumni Graduan Institusi Korea

Alumni Society of Korean Institutional Graduates.

Abbreviation

AGIKO

Official Establishment

AGIKO Negeri Sembilan (State level) 11 January 2003 AGIKO (National level): 4 October 2014

Registration Reference No.:

PPM-009-14-03102014

Membership

2,882

Our Objectives

Our establishment objectives

Look East Policy

To sustain the continuity of Look East Policy to South Korea

Unite

As the platform for Korean Institutional Graduates to unite

Economy Boosts

To contribute to the development of economic, social and wellbeing based on the motto of "Bersatu untuk Berkhidmat" or "United to Serve"

Recognition

"Nevertheless, the Malaysian government is very positive and optimistic regarding the Look East programmes and has no intention to abolish them. The setting up of the alumni is a good example of maintaining contacts and exchange of ideas."

"In this respect, I am pleased to note that the Malaysian students who graduated from their studies in the Republic of Korea under the Look East Policy have set up an alumni called “Alumni Graduan Institusi Korea (AGIKO)”. This is a good start for them to contribute their ideas and inputs through the exchange of I. C. T. in the process of national development."

Excerpts from the keynote speech by The Most Honourable Tun Dr. Mahathir bin Mohamad, the 4 th Prime Minister of Malaysia at the 20th Anniversary of Look East Policy Grand Dinner held on 28th August 2002 at the Palace of Golden Horses, Kuala Lumpur

Proposed Profile

Official Name

Malaysia Korea Technical Institute (MKTI)
Institut Teknikal Malaysia Korea (ITMK)

Collaboration with:

Government of Malaysia
- Ministry of Human Resources, Malaysia
- Ministry of Education, Malaysia (BPLTV)
- MITI, Wisma Putra, MIDA, MATRADE, AGIKO etc.
Government of the Republic of Korea
- Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Kuala Lumpur
- KOTRA, KOICA etc.
Existing industry networks in Malaysia
- KOCHAM (Korean Chamber of Commerce Malaysia)
- Samsung Malaysia, Hyundai Engineering, Donghwa, Lotte etc.

Proposed facility to be upgraded:

Advanced Technology Training Centre (ADTEC) Lot 5934-1, Jalan Bukit Kemuning, Seksyen 3, 40460 Shah Alam, Selangor

Why ADTEC Shah Alam?

Most of the courses offered in ADTEC Shah Alam are aligned with TVET curriculum and IR4.0 requirements
Surrounded by numbers of Korean companies within Greater Klang Valley e.g. POSCO, Samsung, Donghwa, Kumkang etc.
Existing infrastructures, facilities and machineries to accelerate the establishment of MKTI – cost effective & high impact

Status of MKTI proposal:

1st proposal of MKTI was fully supported by Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad back in 2003.
However, due to change of premiership, the proposal could not be tabled in the Parliament
During the courtesy call to Tun Dr. Mahathir back in June 2019, we presented again this proposal and he was happy with the proposal
MKTI’s concept of establishment, implementation and management will reflect the Japan Malaysia Technical Institute (JMTI) modules.

Unique features of MKTI:

Learning system emphasises on practical training versus theoretical learning with ratio of 60:40
Course specialisation will be based on current industry demands
These courses will be revised every 3 years by the MKTI Advisory Panel comprises of Board of Director of MKTI and representatives from industry players
Students will be exposed to the work ethic and discipline of South Koreans through learning of Korean language as the core subject
Lecturers are qualified in both academics and hands-on training. AGIKO members will also be offered as the lecturer in ensuring the learning effectiveness of Korean language and ethics
Final year students will be placed for industrial training at South Korean factories or companies operating in Malaysia
Final year students are required to present the final year projects as the pre-requisite for certification
All students must pass at least at Level 3 in Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK) upon graduation
Excellent students with CGPA 3.5 and above will be short listed to further their studies in South Korea

South Korean Investments in Malaysia

Implemented Manufacturing Projects By Major Countries (as at December 2018)

Manufacturing Projects with South Korea (as at December 2018)

Prominent South Korean Companies in Malaysia

Alumni Graduan Institusi Korea Kebangsaan