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Upskilling Grant for Aerospace & Medical Devices Industries

The Upskilling Grant for Aerospace & Medical Devices Industries aims to improve the skills of Malaysian workforce in the aerospace and medical devices industries. The programs and activities under this grant will be executed within 2024.

Application Invitation to the Upskilling Grant for Aerospace and Medical Devices Industries

CREST is opening for applications submission for the following grants:

Upskilling Grant for Industry Current Workforce
Target Applicants:

Aerospace and medical devices companies located in Malaysia and consisting of:

  • AMMI & MAIA Association members
  • Companies that focus on aerospace and medical devices technology
  • Companies that support the ecosystem of the aerospace and medical devices industries

Train and Place Program
Target Applicants:

Malaysian training providers which may include:

  • Tertiary education institutions
  • TVET skills centers
  • Skills development centers
  • Professional training providers company
  • Companies
  • Organizations which are deemed relevant by CREST

Grant to Upgrade Technical Capabilities of Educational Institutions
Target Applicants:

Malaysian education institutions which may include:

  • Tertiary education institutions
  • TVET skills centers
  • Skills development centers
  • Education institutions which are deemed relevant by CREST

Upskilling Grant for Industry Current Workforce

The Upskilling Grant for Industry Current Workforce aims to improve the skills of Malaysian industry workforce in the aerospace and medical devices industries. This grant provides an opportunity for employees to continue to strengthen their skills in order to be relevant to the current needs of the industry while increasing their competitiveness in the job market. Trainings conducted under this grants must be executed and completed within 2024.

No. Requirements Details
1. Eligible Applicants Aerospace and medical devices companies located in Malaysia and consisting of:

  • AMMI & MAIA Association members
  • Companies that focus on aerospace and medical devices technology
  • Companies that support the ecosystem of the aerospace and medical devices industries
2. Eligible Training Participants
  • Malaysian
  • Full-time employees under the company’s direct payroll and must be working in Malaysia
  • Participants are allowed to attend maximum 2 trainings under this grant and subject to maximum training cost of RM10,000 per participant in 2024
3. Allowable Training Providers Malaysian or overseas training providers which may include:

  • Tertiary education institutions
  • TVET skills centres
  • Skills development centres
  • Professional training providers
  • Professional bodies
  • Companies
  • Organisations which are deemed relevant by CREST
Medical Devices Industries
No. Technology Areas Training Focus Areas
1. Research and Development
  • Biological Evaluation
  • Clinical Investigation
  • Usability
  • Design Control
2. Manufacturing technology and automation
  • 3D printing
  • Injection moulding
  • Advanced CNC machining
  • Robotics
  • COBOT
  • Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
3. Quality Management System
  • ISO13485 Quality Management System
  • ISO14971 Risk Management
  • Process Validation
4. Packaging & Sterilization
  • Medical Packaging
  • Sterilization (Ethylene Oxide, Gamma Radiation)
  • Sterilization Residuals
  • Bioburden and Test of sterility
5. Regulatory, Standards and Compliance
  • US FDA 21 CFR Part 820
  • Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDSAP)
  • EU Medical Device Regulations (EU MDR)
6. Electronic Device History Records (eDHR)
  • Electronic Device History Records (eDHR)
7. Distribution and warehousing
  • Good Distribution Practice for Medical Devices (GDPMD)
8. Pre-market regulatory approval
  • US FDA Pre-Market Notification
  • Development Technical Documentation
9. Post-market surveillance
  • Post-Market Surveillance, Vigilance and Adverse Event Investigation
10. Product life cycle management
  • Product life cycle management
11. Sustainability and ESG
  • Environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) compliance
Aerospace Industries
No. Technology Areas Training Focus Areas
1. Maintenance Repair Overhaul (MRO)
  • Aircraft Maintenance
  • Aircraft Upgrade & Modification
  • Air Traffic System
2. Manufacturing
  • Production
  • Quality
  • Engineering
3. System Integration
  • System Programming (SP)
  • System Analysis (SA)
  • Network Architecture (NA)
  • Network Safety (NS)
  • System Architecture (SAr)
  • Spacecraft Systems Engineering
4. Engineering & Design
  • Engineering Design
  • Structural Engineering
  • Tooling Design
  • Technical Services
  • Product R&D
5. Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO)
  • Engineering Services (ES)
  • Quality
  • Planning
  • Technical Publication & Record
  • Airworthiness Review Staff (ARS)
6. Aerospace Support Services
  • Technical Support Services
  • Supply Chain Management (SCM)
  • Quality Management
  • Spacecraft Logistics & Launch
7. Regulatory, Standards and Compliance
  • AS9100: Aerospace Quality Management System Standard
  • ISO9001: Quality Management System
Immediate Training Needs (which is open to proposal in the following areas)
Training Areas Licensed Aircraft Engineers Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Level 3 Quality Engineers/Inspectors Aerospace welding technicians Drone data analysts and engineers Production equipment maintenance technicians Workshop certifying staff
Level Engineer Technician Technician & Engineers Technician Engineer Technician Technician
No. Guidelines Details
1. Types of training topics that can be carried out
  • Technical training which are related to aerospace/medical devices industry and are based on the training focus areas
  • Training related to regulatory, standards and compliance which are mandatory for the aerospace/medical devices industry and are based on the training focus areas
2. Training Mode
  • Training must be conducted in Malaysia (exception for online training by overseas trainer)
  • Training provider must be an external trainer from an organization that is not a branch, subsidiary or associated organization of the company applying for the grant
  • Acceptable mode of training:
    • Classroom-based training:
      1. Face-to-face training (in-house or public)
      2. Online training (in-house or public)
    • Project-based training (in-house or public)
    • Coaching-based training (in-house or public)
    • Technical seminars/conferences
    • Other mode of training deemed relevant by CREST
3. Training Period
  • Minimum training hours per day is 7 hours (excluding lunch hour). For half day training, minimum training hours is 4 hours (excluding lunch hours)
  • Training must be conducted between February until 7th December 2024
  • Training must commence latest by 2 months from the date of Letter of Award (LoA). If this condition is not met, the LoA is considered void
  • The training period (non-consecutive days) must be carried out within 3 months. If the training implementation period exceeds 3 months, it is necessary to get special approval from CREST
  • All trainings must be completed latest by 7th December 2024
4. Training Cost Guideline
  • Please refer to the Training Cost Matrix under Resource Document tab
  • Each participant can only participate in maximum 2 training programs under the Upskilling Grant for Aerospace and Medical Devices Industries including the Upskilling Grant for Current Workforce for 2024
  • The maximum training cost per participant per year is RM10,000 under this program for 2024
  • Total training cost must include SST cost
5. Participant Training Attendance
  • Participant must fulfil minimum 75% attendance
  • Participant attendance must be captured in CREST Attendance Form Template
6. Application
  • Applications must be submitted using the CREST Grant Management Platform (CGMP) https://grant.crest.my
  • The Application Form and document checklist for supporting documents are available via the CGMP.
  • Applications documents which are incomplete will not be process
  • Companies are not allowed to apply for trainings which are already funded by grants from other agencies/ministries. No double dipping from other grant funds
7. Claim
  • All claims must be submitted to CREST no later than 1 month from the last date of training and latest by 9th December 2024
  • Training claims must be submitted using the required CREST Claim Form
  • The completed Claim Form (pdf format) and required supporting documents are to be emailed to traininggrant@crest.my
  • Claim documents which are incomplete will not be process
8. Enquiry

Companies may contact the following training providers for further enquiries on their services or appoint a training provider of your choice. Kindly take note that engaging the below trainers does not guarantee your application will be approved.

Details at this section will be updated progressively.

Medical Devices

 

 

No. Training Provider Training Topic Contact Person Contact Details
1. Association of Malaysian Medical Industries (AMMI) Medtech Professional Certificate in Manufacturing Excellence Ms Heng Ee Ling learning@ammi.com.my
2. Association of Malaysian Medical Industries (AMMI) Medtech Professional Certificate in Quality Assurance Ms Heng Ee Ling learning@ammi.com.my
3. Association of Malaysian Medical Industries (AMMI) Medtech Professional Certificate in Regulatory Affairs Ms Heng Ee Ling learning@ammi.com.my
4. Association of Malaysian Medical Industries (AMMI) Medtech Professional Certificate in Medical Device Industry (Fundamental) Ms Heng Ee Ling learning@ammi.com.my
5. Association of Malaysian Medical Industries (AMMI) Medtech Professional Certificate in Production (Fundamental) Ms Heng Ee Ling learning@ammi.com.my
6. Association of Malaysian Medical Industries (AMMI) 21 CFR Part 820 / Quality Management System Regulation (QMSR) Ms Heng Ee Ling learning@ammi.com.my
7. Association of Malaysian Medical Industries (AMMI) US FDA Quality Management System Regulation (QMSR) Ms Heng Ee Ling learning@ammi.com.my
8. Association of Malaysian Medical Industries (AMMI) Medical Device Regulation (EU) 2017/745 Ms Heng Ee Ling learning@ammi.com.my
9. Association of Malaysian Medical Industries (AMMI) EN ISO 14971 Risk Management Ms Heng Ee Ling learning@ammi.com.my
10. Association of Malaysian Medical Industries (AMMI) NCR / CAPA / Complaint Handling Ms Heng Ee Ling learning@ammi.com.my
11. Association of Malaysian Medical Industries (AMMI) Effective Root Cause Analysis Ms Heng Ee Ling learning@ammi.com.my
12. Association of Malaysian Medical Industries (AMMI) Acceptance Sampling Method Ms Heng Ee Ling learning@ammi.com.my
13. Association of Malaysian Medical Industries (AMMI) Lean Manufacturing Ms Heng Ee Ling learning@ammi.com.my
14. Association of Malaysian Medical Industries (AMMI) Process Mapping Ms Heng Ee Ling learning@ammi.com.my
15. Association of Malaysian Medical Industries (AMMI) Process Validation Ms Heng Ee Ling learning@ammi.com.my
16. Association of Malaysian Medical Industries (AMMI) Hypothesis Testing Ms Heng Ee Ling learning@ammi.com.my
17. Association of Malaysian Medical Industries (AMMI) Statistical Process Control and Capability Analysis Ms Heng Ee Ling learning@ammi.com.my
18. Association of Malaysian Medical Industries (AMMI) Measurement System Analysis Ms Heng Ee Ling learning@ammi.com.my
19. Association of Malaysian Medical Industries (AMMI) Design of Experiments Ms Heng Ee Ling learning@ammi.com.my
20. Association of Malaysian Medical Industries (AMMI) Fundamentals of Global Medical Device Regulatory System (major markets including ASEAN) Ms Heng Ee Ling learning@ammi.com.my
21. Association of Malaysian Medical Industries (AMMI) Role of the Regulatory Professional & Medical Device Regulatory Process Planning Ms Heng Ee Ling learning@ammi.com.my
22. Association of Malaysian Medical Industries (AMMI) Malaysia Medical Device Regulations Ms Heng Ee Ling learning@ammi.com.my
23. Association of Malaysian Medical Industries (AMMI) US FDA Pre-Market Requirements Ms Heng Ee Ling learning@ammi.com.my
24. Association of Malaysian Medical Industries (AMMI) Change Control and Product Safety Ms Heng Ee Ling learning@ammi.com.my
25. Association of Malaysian Medical Industries (AMMI) ISO 13485:2016 Quality Management System Ms Heng Ee Ling learning@ammi.com.my
26. Association of Malaysian Medical Industries (AMMI) ISO 13485:2016 Internal Audit Ms Heng Ee Ling learning@ammi.com.my
27. Association of Malaysian Medical Industries (AMMI) Medical Device Single Audit Programme (MDSAP) Ms Heng Ee Ling learning@ammi.com.my
28. Association of Malaysian Medical Industries (AMMI) Medical Device Identification, Classification and Labelling Ms Heng Ee Ling learning@ammi.com.my
29. Association of Malaysian Medical Industries (AMMI) Software Validation Requirements and Excel Spreadsheet Validation Ms Heng Ee Ling learning@ammi.com.my
30. Association of Malaysian Medical Industries (AMMI) Test Method Validation Ms Heng Ee Ling learning@ammi.com.my
31. Association of Malaysian Medical Industries (AMMI) Design Control Ms Heng Ee Ling learning@ammi.com.my
32. Association of Malaysian Medical Industries (AMMI) Change Control Ms Heng Ee Ling learning@ammi.com.my
33. Association of Malaysian Medical Industries (AMMI) Medical Device Usability (Human Factor Engineering) Ms Heng Ee Ling learning@ammi.com.my
34. Association of Malaysian Medical Industries (AMMI) Ethylene Oxide Sterilization Ms Heng Ee Ling learning@ammi.com.my
35. Association of Malaysian Medical Industries (AMMI) Gamma Radiation Sterilization Ms Heng Ee Ling learning@ammi.com.my
36. Association of Malaysian Medical Industries (AMMI) Bioburden Test and Test of Sterility Ms Heng Ee Ling learning@ammi.com.my
37. Association of Malaysian Medical Industries (AMMI) Cleanroom and Associated Control Environments Ms Heng Ee Ling learning@ammi.com.my
38. Association of Malaysian Medical Industries (AMMI) Malaysia Good Distribution Practice for Medical Device (GDPMD) Ms Heng Ee Ling learning@ammi.com.my
39. Association of Malaysian Medical Industries (AMMI) GDPMD Internal Audit Ms Heng Ee Ling learning@ammi.com.my
40. Association of Malaysian Medical Industries (AMMI) Good Documentation Practices Ms Heng Ee Ling learning@ammi.com.my
41. Association of Malaysian Medical Industries (AMMI) Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) Ms Heng Ee Ling learning@ammi.com.my
42. Association of Malaysian Medical Industries (AMMI) Supply Chain Management (Medical Device Industry) Ms Heng Ee Ling learning@ammi.com.my
43. Association of Malaysian Medical Industries (AMMI) IEC 62304 Sodtware of Medical Device Ms Heng Ee Ling learning@ammi.com.my
44. Association of Malaysian Medical Industries (AMMI) 6S for Visual Workplace: Foundation for Lean Manufacturing & Workplace Organization for Medical Device Manufacturers Ms Heng Ee Ling learning@ammi.com.my
45. Association of Malaysian Medical Industries (AMMI) Cost of Quality Ms Heng Ee Ling learning@ammi.com.my
Aerospace
No. Training Provider Training Topic Contact Person Contact Details
1, Asia Aerotechnic Sdn Bhd Non Destructive Testing Mustaqim mustaqim.nazli@asiaaerotechnics.com
2. Dviation Training Centre A320 A1 Task Training Hasrul hasrul@dviation.com
3. Dviation Training Centre A320 Cat C Hasrul hasrul@dviation.com
4. Dviation Training Centre A320 B1B2 (CFM56) Type course Hasrul hasrul@dviation.com
5. Dviation Training Centre A320 B1B2 (CFM56 + V2500) Type course Hasrul hasrul@dviation.com
6. Dviation Training Centre A320 CEO Full Engine Course Hasrul hasrul@dviation.com
7. Dviation Training Centre A320 CEO Engine Differences Course Hasrul hasrul@dviation.com
8. Dviation Training Centre A320 B1B2 (CFM LEAP 1A) Differences from CFM56 & V2500 Hasrul hasrul@dviation.com
9. Dviation Training Centre A320 B1B2 (PW1100G) Differences from CFM56 & V2500 Hasrul hasrul@dviation.com
10. Dviation Training Centre A320 B1B2 (CFM LEAP 1A) Differences from (PW1100G) Hasrul hasrul@dviation.com
11. Dviation Training Centre A320 B1B2 (PW1100G) Differences from (CFM LEAP 1A) Hasrul hasrul@dviation.com
12. Dviation Training Centre A330 A1 Task Training Hasrul hasrul@dviation.com
13. Dviation Training Centre A330 B1B2 (Trent 700) differences from (GE CF6 + PW4000) Hasrul hasrul@dviation.com
14. Dviation Training Centre A330 B1B2 (Trent 700 + PW4000) Type Course or Vice Versa differences from (GE CF6) Hasrul hasrul@dviation.com
15. Dviation Training Centre A330 B1B2 (Trent 700 + GE CF6 + PW4000) Type Course Hasrul hasrul@dviation.com
16. Dviation Training Centre A330 Full Engine Course Hasrul hasrul@dviation.com
17. Dviation Training Centre A330 Engine Differences Course Hasrul hasrul@dviation.com
18. Dviation Training Centre B737 NG A1 Task Training Hasrul hasrul@dviation.com
19. Dviation Training Centre B737 CL B1B2 Type Course Hasrul hasrul@dviation.com
20. Dviation Training Centre B737 NG B1B2 Type Course Hasrul hasrul@dviation.com
21. Dviation Training Centre B737 CL Differences from Boeing B737 NG Hasrul hasrul@dviation.com
22. Dviation Training Centre B737 NG Differences from Boeing B737 CL Hasrul hasrul@dviation.com
23. Dviation Training Centre B737-7/8/9/10 (CFM Leap-1B) differences from B737 NG Hasrul hasrul@dviation.com
24. Dviation Training Centre B757 B1B2 Type Course – PW 2000 Hasrul hasrul@dviation.com
25. Dviation Training Centre B767 B1B2 Type Course – GE CF6 Hasrul hasrul@dviation.com
26. Dviation Training Centre B777 B1B2 Type Course –  GE90 Hasrul hasrul@dviation.com
27. Dviation Training Centre B777 B1B2 Type Course – Trent 800 + GE90 Hasrul hasrul@dviation.com
28. Dviation Training Centre B777 Full Engine Course Hasrul hasrul@dviation.com
29. Dviation Training Centre B787 B1B2 Type Course – GenX or RR Trent 1000 Hasrul hasrul@dviation.com
30. Dviation Training Centre B787 B1B2 Type Course – GenX + RR Trent 1000 Hasrul hasrul@dviation.com
31. Dviation Training Centre B787 Full Engine Course Hasrul hasrul@dviation.com
32. Dviation Training Centre ATR 42/72 B1B2 Type Course Hasrul hasrul@dviation.com
33. Dviation Training Centre ATR  600 Differences Hasrul hasrul@dviation.com
34. Dviation Training Centre BEECH 200 SERIES B1B2 PWC PT6 Hasrul hasrul@dviation.com
35. Dviation Training Centre BEECH 300 SERIES DIFFERENCE Hasrul hasrul@dviation.com
36. APR-Aviation Training Centre A320 A1 Task Training Puan Amira/Miss Maizaan 03-7845 0133/ 016 362 8908
37. APR-Aviation Training Centre A320 Cat C Puan Amira/Miss Maizaan 03-7845 0133/ 016 362 8908
38. APR-Aviation Training Centre A320 Cat C Puan Amira/Miss Maizaan 03-7845 0133/ 016 362 8908
General Terms and Conditions
  1. General: These terms and conditions, including all other terms and conditions, standards, guidelines, administrative requirements, protocols, processes, rules, and regulations prescribed by Collaborative Research in Engineering, Science & Technology Center (“CREST”) for the Upskilling Grant for Aerospace & Medical Devices Industries (“Grant”) and the relevant program(s) under the Grant (“Program”) as displayed on CREST’s website and/or any platform(s) utilised by CREST for administration of the Grant and Program shall be read together with, and shall be subject to, the terms and conditions as stipulated in CREST’s application form for the relevant Program (“Application”), and the terms and conditions stipulated in any other documentation for the relevant Program made available by CREST (“Documents”) to the applicant(s) named in the Application (“Applicant”), which are incorporated as part of these terms and conditions by reference (collectively, “T&Cs”), and represent a legally binding contract between CREST and Applicant (collectively, “Parties” and individually, a “Party”).
  2. Term: These T&Cs shall subsist for the duration stated in the Documents (“Term”) unless otherwise terminated. Applicant must initiate and conclude the activities as detailed in the Application and approved by CREST (“Activities”) within the timeframe designated in the Documents. Failure to adhere to this timeframe will render these T&Cs null and void and CREST shall not be liable towards Applicant in connection with the same.
  3. Disbursement: Subject to availability of funds for the Grant and the Program, funds under the Grant (“Grant Funds”) will be disbursed to Applicant in the manner prescribed by CREST in the Documents, contingent upon Applicant’s adherence to these T&Cs. CREST reserves the right to withhold or delay any portion of the Grant Funds if it believes Applicant is in breach of these T&Cs, if it is dissatisfied with Applicant’s compliance with these T&Cs, or if deemed necessary by changes in Government policy or national interest. Disbursement may also be suspended upon direct Government directive.
  4. Applicant’s Obligations: Applicant must, at its own risk, cost and expense: (a) utilise the Grant Funds exclusively to carry out the Activities; (b) ensure all Activities comply with relevant industry standards, laws, and regulations; (c) exercise reasonable skills, care and diligence in carrying out the Activities; (d) utilize qualified personnel to carry out the Activities; (e) immediately inform CREST of any misuse and/or unlawful of Grant Funds and undertake corrective actions; (f) maintain comprehensive, accurate, and updated records, documentation and accounts (collectively, “Records”) for the Activities; (g) maintain all necessary licences, authorisations, approvals, and certifications required for the conduct of the Activities; (h) maintain and comply with CREST’s prescribed eligibility criteria for participation in the Program throughout the Term; (i) accept all liabilities arising from the Activities; (j) comply with these T&Cs; and (k) inform and update CREST on Applicant’s progress and performance of the Activities upon request from CREST.
  5. Representations & Warranties: In submitting an Application, Applicant represents, undertakes and warrants to and for the benefit of CREST that: (a) it is legally recognized entity established and existing under Malaysian laws; (b) it has the power and authority and has taken all appropriate and necessary actions (including all corporate power and authority and actions) to be bound by and fulfil its obligations under these T&Cs; (b) its participation in the Program and performance of its obligations under these T&Cs will not breach its constituent documents (e.g. Memorandum and Articles of Association or Constitution) or any other documents which are binding on Applicant; (c) it is unaware of any litigation or dispute likely to affect its obligations under these T&Cs; (d) it understands that these T&Cs constitute binding obligations which are enforceable against it; (e) it has the technical and financial ability to perform its obligations under these T&Cs; (f) no corrupt practices or unlawful or illegal activities or bid fraud has been committed in connection with the Program; (g) its performance of its obligations hereunder will not violate applicable laws; (h) all information, representations, statements or warranties made or to be made by it to CREST are true, accurate and not misleading; and (i) it acknowledges that CREST enters into these T&Cs based on the representations and warranties as stated above.
  6. Progress Evaluation & Inspections: CREST reserves the right to monitor, evaluate, inspect, and audit Applicant’s conduct, management, and progress of the Activities, expenditure incurred and claims submitted to CREST in relation to the Activities, the accuracy of reports submitted to CREST, and any other matters relating to the Activities, Program, and Grant Funds and may ask for further information. Applicant must, at their expense, cooperate and facilitate these activities and permit CREST and its agents to conduct inspections and audits, which may be physical or virtual, at any premises related to the Activities and the Program without further consent required. Access for inspections and audits must be granted by Applicant during reasonable business hours.
  7. Intellectual Property Rights: “IP Rights” means the collective intellectual property rights, other than the proprietary rights vested in any third party, created or acquired pursuant to the Program and arising under the laws of any state, country or jurisdiction, which includes copyright, trade marks, service marks, whether registered or otherwise, goodwill and confidential information and know-how as well as related or similar intangible assets (including in all cases, applications for registration and the right to apply for the same) along with any and all documentation related to such properties, rights, and interests, including but not limited to all deliverables, reports, information, data, modules, curriculums, training materials, and other materials collected, prepared, developed, or supplied by Applicant to CREST, as applicable, pursuant to these T&Cs. IP Rights created pursuant to the Activities and/or Program (if any), excluding third-party rights, will be jointly owned by CREST and Applicant proportionate to their respective contributions. All IP Rights belonging to, controlled or licensed by a Party, developed, conceived, obtained, licensed or acquired independently of these T&Cs or before the Term (“Existing IP Rights”) remain the property of their respective owners. Applicant agrees and undertakes to do any and all acts and execute any and all documents as may be reasonably required by CREST in order to protect and perfect all or any of the rights, title or interest assigned or granted or purported to be assigned or granted to CREST. Applicant must be legally entitled in writing to use any Existing IP Rights owned or created by a third party (“Third Party IP Rights”) for the Activities and Program. Applicant shall fully indemnify, protect and defend CREST, its agents and employees, at all times, from and against any action, claim and liabilities arising out of the infringement of any IP Rights, including Existing IP Rights and/or Third Party IP Rights.
  8. Records and Information: Applicant shall: (a) provide CREST all information regarding the Activities and Program as CREST may request; (b) maintain Records sufficient to provide explanations in respect of all transactions relating to expenditures of the Grant Funds; (c) allow CREST access for review of Records and at any relevant premises; (d) assist CREST representatives in inspections and copying of relevant Records ; and (e) unless otherwise agreed by CREST in writing, retain all Records for such periods as required under applicable laws.
  9. Confidentiality: Applicant shall at all times keep secret and confidential any confidential information, documents and/or materials which Applicant may acquire in relation to CREST with respect to these T&Cs, the Activities, and the Program, whether or not it has been explicitly or tacitly identified or regarded as being confidential and/or disclosed by CREST to Applicant whether before and/or after the Term (collectively referred to as “Confidential Information”) and shall not use or disclose such Confidential Information except with the prior written consent of CREST. Applicant acknowledges and agrees that (a) these confidentiality obligations shall survive the expiry and/or termination of these T&Cs for whatever reason; (b) a breach of any of its undertakings or obligations under this Clause may cause CREST irreparable damage for which monetary compensation will not be sufficient or adequate; (d) CREST shall be entitled to seek injunctive and other equitable relief to prevent or curtail any actual or threatened breach by Applicant of the provisions of this Clause.
  10. Personal Data: By submitting an Application, Applicant irrevocably consents to CREST’s and CREST’s approved third parties’ use and collection of their Personal Data and/or the Personal Data of its authorised representatives, and participants of the Activities conducted by Applicant (where Applicant shall secure the written consent of such participants for the processing of their Personal Data by CREST) for administrative purposes and the purposes envisaged in these T&Cs, including but not limited to the processing of the Application, evaluation of the Activities and/or the Program, and all other Program-related matters. For clarity, “approved third parties” includes but is not limited to CREST’s authorised service providers, government and/or quasi-governmental organisation; and “Personal Data” includes all information arising from or relating to Applicant’s participation in the Program relating directly or indirectly to Applicant, from which Applicant is identified or identifiable, and includes “sensitive personal data” as defined in the Personal Data Protection Act 2010.
  11. Publicity: Applicant is prohibited from using or allowing the use of CREST’s name or logo without CREST’s express written consent. Disclosure of details of these T&Cs, information on the Activities and/or Program, or public statements related to CREST, the Activities, and/or the Program requires CREST’s prior written approval. Actions or statements harming CREST’s and/or the Program’s reputation are strictly forbidden. CREST reserves the right to involve Applicant in promotional activities for the Program.
  12. Termination (Failure to Remedy Default): CREST may terminate these T&Cs and cease disbursement of the Grant Funds if (a) Applicant fails to uphold its obligations on conducting and completing the Activities; (b) misuses the Grant Funds; (c) provides false or fraudulent information to CREST; and/or (d) fails to comply with these T&Cs, where CREST will issue a written notice of default specifying the default and requiring Applicant to remedy the default within a specified timeframe. If Applicant fails to remedy within the specified timeframe, CREST shall have the right to terminate these T&Cs by written notice to Applicant.
  13. Termination (Immediate Effect): CREST may terminate these T&Cs with immediate effect by issuing a written notice of termination to Applicant, if (i) an Applicant suffers an insolvency event, enters into liquidation, has a receiver appointed over its assets, has its assets seized, ceases or fails to make payment of its debts, or enters into an arrangement/composition/assignment for the benefit of its creditors; (ii) an Applicant is in breach of applicable laws on anti-bribery and anti-corruption, anti-money laundering, and competition. CREST shall have the right to claim from Applicant any and all forms of compensation, costs, damages, losses, and expenses, including any consequential costs and expenses incurred by CREST as a result. CREST shall also have the right to terminate these T&Cs by written notice to Applicant if deemed necessary in the national or public interest or national security or for the purpose of Government policy or public policy. Applicant shall not be entitled to any form of loss including loss of profits, compensation, damages, costs, expenses, among others, as a result of termination under this Clause.
  14. Effect of Expiry/Termination: Upon the expiry of the Term or termination of these T&Cs, Applicant shall, at no cost and expense to CREST (a), immediately cease to perform the Activities; (b) hand over to CREST, within fourteen (14) days thereof, all Records and (where applicable) CREST’s portion of IP Rights as compiled, prepared, developed or acquired in relation to the Activities and Program; (c) terminate any third-party contracts entered into by Applicant for the purpose of conducting the Activities. CREST (a) may refuse/cease disbursement of Grant Funds; (b) may claim against Applicant for a refund of disbursed Grant Funds where these T&Cs are terminated for Applicant’s breach; (c) shall be entitled for all losses and damages suffered, costs and expenses incurred by CREST as a result of default by Applicant. The expiry or termination of these T&Cs shall not affect or prejudice CREST’s rights in respect of any act, deed or matter which have accrued prior to expiry or termination. The rights and obligations under the respective Clauses on Records and Information, Progress Evaluation and Inspections, Intellectual Property Rights, Confidentiality, and this Clause shall survive the expiry or termination of these T&Cs.
  15. Force Majeure: Failure by a Party to perform its obligations or delay in such performance as a result of an act of God, war, pandemic, epidemic, strikes, lock-outs, other industrial action (excluding strikes and industrial action by its own employees), machine breakdown, fire, flood explosion, injunction, and/or judgement which are beyond its reasonable control which that Party is unable to prevent, avoid or remove (“Event of Force Majeure”) shall not constitute a breach of these T&Cs provided that such Party shall use all best endeavours to resume the performance of its obligations hereunder as soon as practicable. If any Event of Force Majeure lasts for six (6) months in the aggregate, these T&Cs may be terminated without liability save and except for any other rights and liabilities accruing in respect of any antecedent breach PROVIDED THAT an Event of Force Majeure shall not include economic turndown, non-availability of or insufficient of funds or lack of financing on the part of Applicant to perform its obligations under these T&Cs. Other obligations which are not affected, delayed or interrupted by such event of Force Majeure and shall, pending the outcome of this Clause, continue in full force and effect.
  16. Liability: CREST and its employees, agents and representatives will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from these T&Cs, whether direct or indirect, and whether arising out of the acts or omissions of any third party, including liability for special and/or consequential loss or damage, corruption to or destruction of software or data, wasted expenditure, or for loss of profit, business revenue, goodwill or anticipated savings. CREST’s liability, if any, shall be limited to the Grant Funds disbursed to Applicant.
  17. Indemnity: Applicant agrees to: (a) carry out its obligations under these T&Cs at its own risk; (b) release CREST, its agents and employees from all claims and demands of every kind resulting from any accident, damage, injury or death arising from the conduct of the Activities and/or implementation of the Program; and (c) indemnify CREST at all times from and against all actions, suits, claims or demands, proceedings, losses, damages, compensation, costs (including legal costs), charges and expenses whatsoever arising out of Applicant’s conduct of the Activities and/or breach of these T&Cs. Applicant’s obligations under this Clause shall survive the expiry or termination of these T&Cs.
  18. Compliance with Laws: Applicant shall comply with all applicable laws, relevant statutory requirements, standards, guidelines, directions, policies, procedures and instructions issued by CREST or by other competent authority which are relevant to the conduct of its business in carrying out its obligations under these T&Cs.
  19. Notices: All notices or other communications under these T&Cs shall be in writing and shall be delivered or sent to the respective correspondence addresses of the Parties set forth in the Application and/or Documents. Changes in such addresses by Applicant shall be notified to CREST by written notice.
  20. Assignment: Applicant shall not transfer or assign its rights or obligations or benefits under these T&Cs.
  21. Severability: If any court or administrative body of competent jurisdiction shall find any provisions of these T&Cs to be invalid or unenforceable, the invalidity or unenforceability of such provision shall not affect the other provisions of these T&Cs, and all provisions not affected by such invalidity or unenforceability shall remain in full force and effect.
  22. Amendment: CREST reserves the right to alter, modify, update, add or delete any of the terms and conditions of the Program at any point of time as and when CREST deems it necessary.
  23. Relationship of Parties: The Parties hereto agree that it is not the intention of the Parties to create nor shall these T&Cs be deemed or construed to create a partnership, joint-venture, association, trust or fiduciary or employment relationship or to authorize the other Party to act as an agent, servant or employee for a Party.
  24. Anti-Corruption: Applicant represents, warrants and undertakes to CREST that it has not directly or indirectly, offered, promised or given a bribe or will in the future offer, make or promise to make, authorise or give, any payment of funds or anything of value to any government official or CREST with the corrupt intent within the meaning and scope of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009 concerning the negotiating of the entering into, of the terms and conditions of or the performance of these T&Cs.
  25. Governing Law: These T&Cs is governed by and shall be construed in accordance with the laws of Malaysia. The Parties to these T&Cs irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Malaysia.

Train and Place Program

The Train and Place Program aims to train unemployed individuals in Malaysia to order to give them the opportunity to find employment in the aerospace and medical devices industry. This program aims to empower unemployed Malaysians by equipping them with the technical skills that match the demands of the industry and for industries to offer job placement after the training. Trainings conducted under this grants must be executed and completed within 2024.

No. Requirements Details
1. Eligible Applicants Malaysian training providers which includes:

  • Tertiary education institutions
  • TVET skills centres
  • Skills development centres
  • Professional training providers
  • Professional bodies
  • Companies
  • Relevant organisations deemed relevant by CREST
2. Training Participants Malaysian unemployed individuals which consist of:

  • School leavers
  • Unemployed graduates
  • Retrenched workers
Medical Devices Industries
No. Technology Areas Training Focus Areas
1. Research and Development
  • Biological Evaluation
  • Clinical Investigation
  • Usability
  • Design Control
2. Manufacturing technology and automation
  • 3D printing
  • Injection moulding
  • Advanced CNC machining
  • Robotics
  • COBOT
  • Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
3. Quality Management System
  • ISO13485 Quality Management System
  • ISO14971 Risk Management
  • Process Validation
4. Packaging & Sterilization
  • Medical Packaging
  • Sterilization (Ethylene Oxide, Gamma Radiation)
  • Sterilization Residuals
  • Bioburden and Test of sterility
5. Regulatory, Standards and Compliance
  • US FDA 21 CFR Part 820
  • Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDSAP)
  • EU Medical Device Regulations (EU MDR)
6. Electronic Device History Records (eDHR)
  • Electronic Device History Records (eDHR)
7. Distribution and warehousing
  • Good Distribution Practice for Medical Devices (GDPMD)
8. Pre-market regulatory approval
  • US FDA Pre-Market Notification
  • Development Technical Documentation
9. Post-market surveillance
  • Post-Market Surveillance, Vigilance and Adverse Event Investigation
10. Product life cycle management
  • Product life cycle management
11. Sustainability and ESG
  • Environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) compliance
Aerospace Industries
No. Technology Areas Training Focus Areas
1. Maintenance Repair Overhaul (MRO)
  • Aircraft Maintenance
  • Aircraft Upgrade & Modification
  • Air Traffic System
2. Manufacturing
  • Production
  • Quality
  • Engineering
3. System Integration
  • System Programming (SP)
  • System Analysis (SA)
  • Network Architecture (NA)
  • Network Safety (NS)
  • System Architecture (SAr)
  • Spacecraft Systems Engineering
4. Engineering & Design
  • Engineering Design
  • Structural Engineering
  • Tooling Design
  • Technical Services
  • Product R&D
5. Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO)
  • Engineering Services (ES)
  • Quality
  • Planning
  • Technical Publication & Record
  • Airworthiness Review Staff (ARS)
6. Aerospace Support Services
  • Technical Support Services
  • Supply Chain Management (SCM)
  • Quality Management
  • Spacecraft Logistics & Launch
7. Regulatory, Standards and Compliance
  • AS9100: Aerospace Quality Management System Standard
  • ISO9001: Quality Management System
No. Guidelines Details
1. Application Guideline
  • Joint proposal from training provider and company (can be more than 1 company) that would like to participate in the training program proposed by the training provider
  • Companies that wish to participate in the program must provide a Letter of Intend to Hire (Surat Jaminan Pekerjaan) for job placement
  • Companies are encouraged to provide detailed hiring criteria (i.e. min CGPA, qualification criteria, etc) to training provider and to participate in the selection of participants
  • Companies may consider providing conditional offer to the participants (job placement is given provided candidates completes the training and obtain certification)
  • The company must provide job placement after training for candidates who meets the company’s criteria
  • The job placement must be for permanent positions or minimum 12 months contract position
2. Types of training topics that can be carried out
  • Technical training which are related to aerospace/medical devices industry and are based on the training focus areas
  • Training related to regulatory, standards and compliance which are mandatory for the aerospace/medical devices industry and are based on the training focus areas
3. Training Mode
  • Training must be conducted in Malaysia
  • Training provider to host the participants during the duration of the training
  • Acceptable mode of training: Classroom-based training (physical/hybrid)
  • Training must be minimum 30% practical and 70% theory (in terms of training hours)
4. Training Period
  • Training period must be minimum 10 days and not exceeding 3 months
  • Training must be conducted between February until 7th December 2024
  • Training must commence latest by 2 months from the date of Letter of Award (LoA). If this condition is not met, the LoA is considered void
  • The training must be delivered in consecutive working days within the training period
  • All trainings must be completed latest by 7th December 2024
5. Training Cost Guideline
  • Please refer to the Training Cost Matrix under Resource Document tab
  • Each participant can only participate in one (1) Train and Place Program for 2024
  • Each participant can only participate in maximum 2 training programs under the Upskilling Grant for Aerospace and Medical Devices Industries including the Train and Place Program for 2024
  • Under the Train and Place program, there are two types of claimable cost by training provider which are training cost and participant allowance
    • The maximum training cost per participant is RM7,500 under this program for 2024
    • Total training cost must include SST cost
    • Allowance for participant is RM1,500 per month and will only be paid during the duration of the training
    • Allowance for participants will be pro-rated according to the number of training days for trainings or attendance that is less than 1 month
6. Participant Training Attendance
  • Participant must fulfil minimum 80% overall attendance during the duration of the training
  • Participant attendance must be captured in the CREST Attendance Form Template
  • Participant must fulfil minimum 80% monthly attendance in order to be eligible to receive the monthly allowance
7. Application
  • Applications must be submitted using the CREST Grant Management Platform (CGMP) https://grant.crest.my
  • The Application Form and document checklist for supporting documents are available via the CGMP.
  • Applications documents which are incomplete will not be process
  • Training providers are not allowed to apply for trainings which are already funded by grants from other agencies/ministries. No double dipping from other grant funds
8. Claim
  • 70% payment of the training cost can be claimed by training provider after the training is completed for participants who fully complete the training program and are given a certificate of completion. No claim can be made for participants who did not fully complete the training and are not eligible for certificate of completion
  • Claim for the remaining 30% of training cost by the training provider can only be made after the participants are placed in the company. No claim can be made for participants who are not placed in the companies
  • Allowance payments for participants will be made by the training provider on a monthly basis and can be claim from CREST on monthly basis
  • All claims must be submitted to CREST no later than 1 month from the last date of training and latest by 9th December 2024
  • Training claims must be submitted using the required CREST Claim Form
  • The completed Claim Form (pdf format) and required supporting documents are to be emailed to traininggrant@crest.my
  • Claim documents which are incomplete will not be process
9. Enquiry
General Terms and Conditions
  1. General: These terms and conditions, including all other terms and conditions, standards, guidelines, administrative requirements, protocols, processes, rules, and regulations prescribed by Collaborative Research in Engineering, Science & Technology Center (“CREST”) for the Upskilling Grant for Aerospace & Medical Devices Industries (“Grant”) and the relevant program(s) under the Grant (“Program”) as displayed on CREST’s website and/or any platform(s) utilised by CREST for administration of the Grant and Program shall be read together with, and shall be subject to, the terms and conditions as stipulated in CREST’s application form for the relevant Program (“Application”), and the terms and conditions stipulated in any other documentation for the relevant Program made available by CREST (“Documents”) to the applicant(s) named in the Application (“Applicant”), which are incorporated as part of these terms and conditions by reference (collectively, “T&Cs”), and represent a legally binding contract between CREST and Applicant (collectively, “Parties” and individually, a “Party”).
  2. Term: These T&Cs shall subsist for the duration stated in the Documents (“Term”) unless otherwise terminated. Applicant must initiate and conclude the activities as detailed in the Application and approved by CREST (“Activities”) within the timeframe designated in the Documents. Failure to adhere to this timeframe will render these T&Cs null and void and CREST shall not be liable towards Applicant in connection with the same.
  3. Disbursement: Subject to availability of funds for the Grant and the Program, funds under the Grant (“Grant Funds”) will be disbursed to Applicant in the manner prescribed by CREST in the Documents, contingent upon Applicant’s adherence to these T&Cs. CREST reserves the right to withhold or delay any portion of the Grant Funds if it believes Applicant is in breach of these T&Cs, if it is dissatisfied with Applicant’s compliance with these T&Cs, or if deemed necessary by changes in Government policy or national interest. Disbursement may also be suspended upon direct Government directive.
  4. Applicant’s Obligations: Applicant must, at its own risk, cost and expense: (a) utilise the Grant Funds exclusively to carry out the Activities; (b) ensure all Activities comply with relevant industry standards, laws, and regulations; (c) exercise reasonable skills, care and diligence in carrying out the Activities; (d) utilize qualified personnel to carry out the Activities; (e) immediately inform CREST of any misuse and/or unlawful of Grant Funds and undertake corrective actions; (f) maintain comprehensive, accurate, and updated records, documentation and accounts (collectively, “Records”) for the Activities; (g) maintain all necessary licences, authorisations, approvals, and certifications required for the conduct of the Activities; (h) maintain and comply with CREST’s prescribed eligibility criteria for participation in the Program throughout the Term; (i) accept all liabilities arising from the Activities; (j) comply with these T&Cs; and (k) inform and update CREST on Applicant’s progress and performance of the Activities upon request from CREST.
  5. Representations & Warranties: In submitting an Application, Applicant represents, undertakes and warrants to and for the benefit of CREST that: (a) it is legally recognized entity established and existing under Malaysian laws; (b) it has the power and authority and has taken all appropriate and necessary actions (including all corporate power and authority and actions) to be bound by and fulfil its obligations under these T&Cs; (b) its participation in the Program and performance of its obligations under these T&Cs will not breach its constituent documents (e.g. Memorandum and Articles of Association or Constitution) or any other documents which are binding on Applicant; (c) it is unaware of any litigation or dispute likely to affect its obligations under these T&Cs; (d) it understands that these T&Cs constitute binding obligations which are enforceable against it; (e) it has the technical and financial ability to perform its obligations under these T&Cs; (f) no corrupt practices or unlawful or illegal activities or bid fraud has been committed in connection with the Program; (g) its performance of its obligations hereunder will not violate applicable laws; (h) all information, representations, statements or warranties made or to be made by it to CREST are true, accurate and not misleading; and (i) it acknowledges that CREST enters into these T&Cs based on the representations and warranties as stated above.
  6. Progress Evaluation & Inspections: CREST reserves the right to monitor, evaluate, inspect, and audit Applicant’s conduct, management, and progress of the Activities, expenditure incurred and claims submitted to CREST in relation to the Activities, the accuracy of reports submitted to CREST, and any other matters relating to the Activities, Program, and Grant Funds and may ask for further information. Applicant must, at their expense, cooperate and facilitate these activities and permit CREST and its agents to conduct inspections and audits, which may be physical or virtual, at any premises related to the Activities and the Program without further consent required. Access for inspections and audits must be granted by Applicant during reasonable business hours.
  7. Intellectual Property Rights: “IP Rights” means the collective intellectual property rights, other than the proprietary rights vested in any third party, created or acquired pursuant to the Program and arising under the laws of any state, country or jurisdiction, which includes copyright, trade marks, service marks, whether registered or otherwise, goodwill and confidential information and know-how as well as related or similar intangible assets (including in all cases, applications for registration and the right to apply for the same) along with any and all documentation related to such properties, rights, and interests, including but not limited to all deliverables, reports, information, data, modules, curriculums, training materials, and other materials collected, prepared, developed, or supplied by Applicant to CREST, as applicable, pursuant to these T&Cs. IP Rights created pursuant to the Activities and/or Program (if any), excluding third-party rights, will be jointly owned by CREST and Applicant proportionate to their respective contributions. All IP Rights belonging to, controlled or licensed by a Party, developed, conceived, obtained, licensed or acquired independently of these T&Cs or before the Term (“Existing IP Rights”) remain the property of their respective owners. Applicant agrees and undertakes to do any and all acts and execute any and all documents as may be reasonably required by CREST in order to protect and perfect all or any of the rights, title or interest assigned or granted or purported to be assigned or granted to CREST. Applicant must be legally entitled in writing to use any Existing IP Rights owned or created by a third party (“Third Party IP Rights”) for the Activities and Program. Applicant shall fully indemnify, protect and defend CREST, its agents and employees, at all times, from and against any action, claim and liabilities arising out of the infringement of any IP Rights, including Existing IP Rights and/or Third Party IP Rights.
  8. Records and Information: Applicant shall: (a) provide CREST all information regarding the Activities and Program as CREST may request; (b) maintain Records sufficient to provide explanations in respect of all transactions relating to expenditures of the Grant Funds; (c) allow CREST access for review of Records and at any relevant premises; (d) assist CREST representatives in inspections and copying of relevant Records ; and (e) unless otherwise agreed by CREST in writing, retain all Records for such periods as required under applicable laws.
  9. Confidentiality: Applicant shall at all times keep secret and confidential any confidential information, documents and/or materials which Applicant may acquire in relation to CREST with respect to these T&Cs, the Activities, and the Program, whether or not it has been explicitly or tacitly identified or regarded as being confidential and/or disclosed by CREST to Applicant whether before and/or after the Term (collectively referred to as “Confidential Information”) and shall not use or disclose such Confidential Information except with the prior written consent of CREST. Applicant acknowledges and agrees that (a) these confidentiality obligations shall survive the expiry and/or termination of these T&Cs for whatever reason; (b) a breach of any of its undertakings or obligations under this Clause may cause CREST irreparable damage for which monetary compensation will not be sufficient or adequate; (d) CREST shall be entitled to seek injunctive and other equitable relief to prevent or curtail any actual or threatened breach by Applicant of the provisions of this Clause.
  10. Personal Data: By submitting an Application, Applicant irrevocably consents to CREST’s and CREST’s approved third parties’ use and collection of their Personal Data and/or the Personal Data of its authorised representatives, and participants of the Activities conducted by Applicant (where Applicant shall secure the written consent of such participants for the processing of their Personal Data by CREST) for administrative purposes and the purposes envisaged in these T&Cs, including but not limited to the processing of the Application, evaluation of the Activities and/or the Program, and all other Program-related matters. For clarity, “approved third parties” includes but is not limited to CREST’s authorised service providers, government and/or quasi-governmental organisation; and “Personal Data” includes all information arising from or relating to Applicant’s participation in the Program relating directly or indirectly to Applicant, from which Applicant is identified or identifiable, and includes “sensitive personal data” as defined in the Personal Data Protection Act 2010.
  11. Publicity: Applicant is prohibited from using or allowing the use of CREST’s name or logo without CREST’s express written consent. Disclosure of details of these T&Cs, information on the Activities and/or Program, or public statements related to CREST, the Activities, and/or the Program requires CREST’s prior written approval. Actions or statements harming CREST’s and/or the Program’s reputation are strictly forbidden. CREST reserves the right to involve Applicant in promotional activities for the Program.
  12. Termination (Failure to Remedy Default): CREST may terminate these T&Cs and cease disbursement of the Grant Funds if (a) Applicant fails to uphold its obligations on conducting and completing the Activities; (b) misuses the Grant Funds; (c) provides false or fraudulent information to CREST; and/or (d) fails to comply with these T&Cs, where CREST will issue a written notice of default specifying the default and requiring Applicant to remedy the default within a specified timeframe. If Applicant fails to remedy within the specified timeframe, CREST shall have the right to terminate these T&Cs by written notice to Applicant.
  13. Termination (Immediate Effect): CREST may terminate these T&Cs with immediate effect by issuing a written notice of termination to Applicant, if (i) an Applicant suffers an insolvency event, enters into liquidation, has a receiver appointed over its assets, has its assets seized, ceases or fails to make payment of its debts, or enters into an arrangement/composition/assignment for the benefit of its creditors; (ii) an Applicant is in breach of applicable laws on anti-bribery and anti-corruption, anti-money laundering, and competition. CREST shall have the right to claim from Applicant any and all forms of compensation, costs, damages, losses, and expenses, including any consequential costs and expenses incurred by CREST as a result. CREST shall also have the right to terminate these T&Cs by written notice to Applicant if deemed necessary in the national or public interest or national security or for the purpose of Government policy or public policy. Applicant shall not be entitled to any form of loss including loss of profits, compensation, damages, costs, expenses, among others, as a result of termination under this Clause.
  14. Effect of Expiry/Termination: Upon the expiry of the Term or termination of these T&Cs, Applicant shall, at no cost and expense to CREST (a), immediately cease to perform the Activities; (b) hand over to CREST, within fourteen (14) days thereof, all Records and (where applicable) CREST’s portion of IP Rights as compiled, prepared, developed or acquired in relation to the Activities and Program; (c) terminate any third-party contracts entered into by Applicant for the purpose of conducting the Activities. CREST (a) may refuse/cease disbursement of Grant Funds; (b) may claim against Applicant for a refund of disbursed Grant Funds where these T&Cs are terminated for Applicant’s breach; (c) shall be entitled for all losses and damages suffered, costs and expenses incurred by CREST as a result of default by Applicant. The expiry or termination of these T&Cs shall not affect or prejudice CREST’s rights in respect of any act, deed or matter which have accrued prior to expiry or termination. The rights and obligations under the respective Clauses on Records and Information, Progress Evaluation and Inspections, Intellectual Property Rights, Confidentiality, and this Clause shall survive the expiry or termination of these T&Cs.
  15. Force Majeure: Failure by a Party to perform its obligations or delay in such performance as a result of an act of God, war, pandemic, epidemic, strikes, lock-outs, other industrial action (excluding strikes and industrial action by its own employees), machine breakdown, fire, flood explosion, injunction, and/or judgement which are beyond its reasonable control which that Party is unable to prevent, avoid or remove (“Event of Force Majeure”) shall not constitute a breach of these T&Cs provided that such Party shall use all best endeavours to resume the performance of its obligations hereunder as soon as practicable. If any Event of Force Majeure lasts for six (6) months in the aggregate, these T&Cs may be terminated without liability save and except for any other rights and liabilities accruing in respect of any antecedent breach PROVIDED THAT an Event of Force Majeure shall not include economic turndown, non-availability of or insufficient of funds or lack of financing on the part of Applicant to perform its obligations under these T&Cs. Other obligations which are not affected, delayed or interrupted by such event of Force Majeure and shall, pending the outcome of this Clause, continue in full force and effect.
  16. Liability: CREST and its employees, agents and representatives will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from these T&Cs, whether direct or indirect, and whether arising out of the acts or omissions of any third party, including liability for special and/or consequential loss or damage, corruption to or destruction of software or data, wasted expenditure, or for loss of profit, business revenue, goodwill or anticipated savings. CREST’s liability, if any, shall be limited to the Grant Funds disbursed to Applicant.
  17. Indemnity: Applicant agrees to: (a) carry out its obligations under these T&Cs at its own risk; (b) release CREST, its agents and employees from all claims and demands of every kind resulting from any accident, damage, injury or death arising from the conduct of the Activities and/or implementation of the Program; and (c) indemnify CREST at all times from and against all actions, suits, claims or demands, proceedings, losses, damages, compensation, costs (including legal costs), charges and expenses whatsoever arising out of Applicant’s conduct of the Activities and/or breach of these T&Cs. Applicant’s obligations under this Clause shall survive the expiry or termination of these T&Cs.
  18. Compliance with Laws: Applicant shall comply with all applicable laws, relevant statutory requirements, standards, guidelines, directions, policies, procedures and instructions issued by CREST or by other competent authority which are relevant to the conduct of its business in carrying out its obligations under these T&Cs.
  19. Notices: All notices or other communications under these T&Cs shall be in writing and shall be delivered or sent to the respective correspondence addresses of the Parties set forth in the Application and/or Documents. Changes in such addresses by Applicant shall be notified to CREST by written notice.
  20. Assignment: Applicant shall not transfer or assign its rights or obligations or benefits under these T&Cs.
  21. Severability: If any court or administrative body of competent jurisdiction shall find any provisions of these T&Cs to be invalid or unenforceable, the invalidity or unenforceability of such provision shall not affect the other provisions of these T&Cs, and all provisions not affected by such invalidity or unenforceability shall remain in full force and effect.
  22. Amendment: CREST reserves the right to alter, modify, update, add or delete any of the terms and conditions of the Program at any point of time as and when CREST deems it necessary.
  23. Relationship of Parties: The Parties hereto agree that it is not the intention of the Parties to create nor shall these T&Cs be deemed or construed to create a partnership, joint-venture, association, trust or fiduciary or employment relationship or to authorize the other Party to act as an agent, servant or employee for a Party.
  24. Anti-Corruption: Applicant represents, warrants and undertakes to CREST that it has not directly or indirectly, offered, promised or given a bribe or will in the future offer, make or promise to make, authorise or give, any payment of funds or anything of value to any government official or CREST with the corrupt intent within the meaning and scope of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009 concerning the negotiating of the entering into, of the terms and conditions of or the performance of these T&Cs.
  25. Governing Law: These T&Cs is governed by and shall be construed in accordance with the laws of Malaysia. The Parties to these T&Cs irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Malaysia.

Grant to Upgrade Technical Capabilities of Educational Institutions

This Grant emphasizes on upgrading the technical capabilities of educational institutions in the field of aerospace and medical devices, thus creating a conducive learning environment, improving the quality of education and preparing the academic staff and students with the technical skills required by the industry. This initiative also aims to ensure that educational institutions are equipped with the latest equipment, software and technological facilities. Activities conducted under this grants must be executed and completed within 2024.

No. Requirements Details
1. Eligible Applicants Malaysian education institutions:

  • Tertiary education institutions
  • TVET skills centres
  • Skills development centres
  • Relevant education institutions
2. Grant Amount Maximum RM500k per institution for 10 selected education institutions
3. Scope of the Grant Applicants will be required to submit proposal based on the following scope:

  • Development of learning/training curriculum modules related to aerospace and medical devices technology (mandatory)
  • Technical training related to aerospace and medical devices for academic staff/education institution employees (optional)
  • Tools and equipment required for teaching/training/certification activities (optional)

The grant focus areas will be announced at a later date (tentative in April 2024). Interested parties may pre-register their interest via this link for CREST to send invitation for grant briefing

Details at this section will be updated progressively.

Medical Devices
No. Technology Areas Focus Areas
Aerospace
No. Technology Areas Focus Areas
No. Guidelines Details
1. Curriculum Development Successful applicants will be required to meet the terms and conditions set by CREST as follow:

  • Develop a new curriculum with the guidance/inputs by the industry representatives within the stipulated timeframe (estimated 3 months) before 7th December 2024. The proposed new curriculum must be according to the grant focus areas.
  • Curriculum embedment of the developed new curriculum as part of teaching/training syllabus at the educational institution. Provide proof of initiation of embedment process within this year (i.e. Senate/MQA approval) before 7th December 2024.
  • Execute 1 training program for current workforce or student using the developed new curriculum before 7th December 2024.
  • Collaborate with CREST and AMMI/MAIA for future training programs for industry/local talent
  • Other terms and conditions set by CREST
2. Training
  • Refer to the Training Cost Matrix.
  • Training is only available for Malaysian permanent academic staff/long term contract staff that is qualified by the university to deliver academic lectures/training for students.
  • Training must be related to the curriculum that is being developed and for the purpose of enhancing the academic staff capabilities to deliver the newly developed curriculum.
  • Allowable type of training are:
    • Technical training which are related to aerospace/medical devices industry and are based on the grant focus areas/related to the developed curriculum
    • Training related to regulatory, standards and compliance which are mandatory for the aerospace/medical devices industry and are based on the grant focus areas/related to the developed curriculum
  • Training must be short-terms basis and completed before 7th December 2024. Does not cover long term courses such as certificate, diploma, degree or postgraduate qualifications.
  • Training must be conducted in Malaysia and can be delivered by Malaysian or overseas training provider.
  • Total training cost must include SST cost.
  • Other terms and conditions may apply.
3. Tools and Equipments
  • Purchase of tools and equipments must be related to the curriculum that is being developed
  • Applicants will be required to provide comparison of quotations from minimum 3 vendors and provide justification for purchase of tools/equipments.
  • Purchase and delivery must be completed before 7th December 2024
  • Other terms and conditions may apply.
4. Application
  • Application will be open starting end of April. Closes 31st May 2024.
  • Applications must be submitted using the CREST Grant Management Platform (CGMP) https://grant.crest.my
  • The Application Form and document checklist for supporting documents are available via the CGMP.
  • Applications documents which are incomplete will not be process
  • Applicants are not allowed to apply for trainings which are already funded by grants from other agencies/ministries. No double dipping from other grant funds
5. Claim
  • All claims must be submitted to CREST no later than 1 month from the last date of training and latest by 9th December 2024
  • Training claims must be submitted using the required CREST Claim Form
  • The completed Claim Form (pdf format) and required supporting documents are to be emailed to traininggrant@crest.my
  • Claim documents which are incomplete will not be process
6. Enquiry
General Terms and Conditions
  1. General: These terms and conditions, including all other terms and conditions, standards, guidelines, administrative requirements, protocols, processes, rules, and regulations prescribed by Collaborative Research in Engineering, Science & Technology Center (“CREST”) for the Upskilling Grant for Aerospace & Medical Devices Industries (“Grant”) and the relevant program(s) under the Grant (“Program”) as displayed on CREST’s website and/or any platform(s) utilised by CREST for administration of the Grant and Program shall be read together with, and shall be subject to, the terms and conditions as stipulated in CREST’s application form for the relevant Program (“Application”), and the terms and conditions stipulated in any other documentation for the relevant Program made available by CREST (“Documents”) to the applicant(s) named in the Application (“Applicant”), which are incorporated as part of these terms and conditions by reference (collectively, “T&Cs”), and represent a legally binding contract between CREST and Applicant (collectively, “Parties” and individually, a “Party”).
  2. Term: These T&Cs shall subsist for the duration stated in the Documents (“Term”) unless otherwise terminated. Applicant must initiate and conclude the activities as detailed in the Application and approved by CREST (“Activities”) within the timeframe designated in the Documents. Failure to adhere to this timeframe will render these T&Cs null and void and CREST shall not be liable towards Applicant in connection with the same.
  3. Disbursement: Subject to availability of funds for the Grant and the Program, funds under the Grant (“Grant Funds”) will be disbursed to Applicant in the manner prescribed by CREST in the Documents, contingent upon Applicant’s adherence to these T&Cs. CREST reserves the right to withhold or delay any portion of the Grant Funds if it believes Applicant is in breach of these T&Cs, if it is dissatisfied with Applicant’s compliance with these T&Cs, or if deemed necessary by changes in Government policy or national interest. Disbursement may also be suspended upon direct Government directive.
  4. Applicant’s Obligations: Applicant must, at its own risk, cost and expense: (a) utilise the Grant Funds exclusively to carry out the Activities; (b) ensure all Activities comply with relevant industry standards, laws, and regulations; (c) exercise reasonable skills, care and diligence in carrying out the Activities; (d) utilize qualified personnel to carry out the Activities; (e) immediately inform CREST of any misuse and/or unlawful of Grant Funds and undertake corrective actions; (f) maintain comprehensive, accurate, and updated records, documentation and accounts (collectively, “Records”) for the Activities; (g) maintain all necessary licences, authorisations, approvals, and certifications required for the conduct of the Activities; (h) maintain and comply with CREST’s prescribed eligibility criteria for participation in the Program throughout the Term; (i) accept all liabilities arising from the Activities; (j) comply with these T&Cs; and (k) inform and update CREST on Applicant’s progress and performance of the Activities upon request from CREST.
  5. Representations & Warranties: In submitting an Application, Applicant represents, undertakes and warrants to and for the benefit of CREST that: (a) it is legally recognized entity established and existing under Malaysian laws; (b) it has the power and authority and has taken all appropriate and necessary actions (including all corporate power and authority and actions) to be bound by and fulfil its obligations under these T&Cs; (b) its participation in the Program and performance of its obligations under these T&Cs will not breach its constituent documents (e.g. Memorandum and Articles of Association or Constitution) or any other documents which are binding on Applicant; (c) it is unaware of any litigation or dispute likely to affect its obligations under these T&Cs; (d) it understands that these T&Cs constitute binding obligations which are enforceable against it; (e) it has the technical and financial ability to perform its obligations under these T&Cs; (f) no corrupt practices or unlawful or illegal activities or bid fraud has been committed in connection with the Program; (g) its performance of its obligations hereunder will not violate applicable laws; (h) all information, representations, statements or warranties made or to be made by it to CREST are true, accurate and not misleading; and (i) it acknowledges that CREST enters into these T&Cs based on the representations and warranties as stated above.
  6. Progress Evaluation & Inspections: CREST reserves the right to monitor, evaluate, inspect, and audit Applicant’s conduct, management, and progress of the Activities, expenditure incurred and claims submitted to CREST in relation to the Activities, the accuracy of reports submitted to CREST, and any other matters relating to the Activities, Program, and Grant Funds and may ask for further information. Applicant must, at their expense, cooperate and facilitate these activities and permit CREST and its agents to conduct inspections and audits, which may be physical or virtual, at any premises related to the Activities and the Program without further consent required. Access for inspections and audits must be granted by Applicant during reasonable business hours.
  7. Intellectual Property Rights: “IP Rights” means the collective intellectual property rights, other than the proprietary rights vested in any third party, created or acquired pursuant to the Program and arising under the laws of any state, country or jurisdiction, which includes copyright, trade marks, service marks, whether registered or otherwise, goodwill and confidential information and know-how as well as related or similar intangible assets (including in all cases, applications for registration and the right to apply for the same) along with any and all documentation related to such properties, rights, and interests, including but not limited to all deliverables, reports, information, data, modules, curriculums, training materials, and other materials collected, prepared, developed, or supplied by Applicant to CREST, as applicable, pursuant to these T&Cs. IP Rights created pursuant to the Activities and/or Program (if any), excluding third-party rights, will be jointly owned by CREST and Applicant proportionate to their respective contributions. All IP Rights belonging to, controlled or licensed by a Party, developed, conceived, obtained, licensed or acquired independently of these T&Cs or before the Term (“Existing IP Rights”) remain the property of their respective owners. Applicant agrees and undertakes to do any and all acts and execute any and all documents as may be reasonably required by CREST in order to protect and perfect all or any of the rights, title or interest assigned or granted or purported to be assigned or granted to CREST. Applicant must be legally entitled in writing to use any Existing IP Rights owned or created by a third party (“Third Party IP Rights”) for the Activities and Program. Applicant shall fully indemnify, protect and defend CREST, its agents and employees, at all times, from and against any action, claim and liabilities arising out of the infringement of any IP Rights, including Existing IP Rights and/or Third Party IP Rights.
  8. Records and Information: Applicant shall: (a) provide CREST all information regarding the Activities and Program as CREST may request; (b) maintain Records sufficient to provide explanations in respect of all transactions relating to expenditures of the Grant Funds; (c) allow CREST access for review of Records and at any relevant premises; (d) assist CREST representatives in inspections and copying of relevant Records ; and (e) unless otherwise agreed by CREST in writing, retain all Records for such periods as required under applicable laws.
  9. Confidentiality: Applicant shall at all times keep secret and confidential any confidential information, documents and/or materials which Applicant may acquire in relation to CREST with respect to these T&Cs, the Activities, and the Program, whether or not it has been explicitly or tacitly identified or regarded as being confidential and/or disclosed by CREST to Applicant whether before and/or after the Term (collectively referred to as “Confidential Information”) and shall not use or disclose such Confidential Information except with the prior written consent of CREST. Applicant acknowledges and agrees that (a) these confidentiality obligations shall survive the expiry and/or termination of these T&Cs for whatever reason; (b) a breach of any of its undertakings or obligations under this Clause may cause CREST irreparable damage for which monetary compensation will not be sufficient or adequate; (d) CREST shall be entitled to seek injunctive and other equitable relief to prevent or curtail any actual or threatened breach by Applicant of the provisions of this Clause.
  10. Personal Data: By submitting an Application, Applicant irrevocably consents to CREST’s and CREST’s approved third parties’ use and collection of their Personal Data and/or the Personal Data of its authorised representatives, and participants of the Activities conducted by Applicant (where Applicant shall secure the written consent of such participants for the processing of their Personal Data by CREST) for administrative purposes and the purposes envisaged in these T&Cs, including but not limited to the processing of the Application, evaluation of the Activities and/or the Program, and all other Program-related matters. For clarity, “approved third parties” includes but is not limited to CREST’s authorised service providers, government and/or quasi-governmental organisation; and “Personal Data” includes all information arising from or relating to Applicant’s participation in the Program relating directly or indirectly to Applicant, from which Applicant is identified or identifiable, and includes “sensitive personal data” as defined in the Personal Data Protection Act 2010.
  11. Publicity: Applicant is prohibited from using or allowing the use of CREST’s name or logo without CREST’s express written consent. Disclosure of details of these T&Cs, information on the Activities and/or Program, or public statements related to CREST, the Activities, and/or the Program requires CREST’s prior written approval. Actions or statements harming CREST’s and/or the Program’s reputation are strictly forbidden. CREST reserves the right to involve Applicant in promotional activities for the Program.
  12. Termination (Failure to Remedy Default): CREST may terminate these T&Cs and cease disbursement of the Grant Funds if (a) Applicant fails to uphold its obligations on conducting and completing the Activities; (b) misuses the Grant Funds; (c) provides false or fraudulent information to CREST; and/or (d) fails to comply with these T&Cs, where CREST will issue a written notice of default specifying the default and requiring Applicant to remedy the default within a specified timeframe. If Applicant fails to remedy within the specified timeframe, CREST shall have the right to terminate these T&Cs by written notice to Applicant.
  13. Termination (Immediate Effect): CREST may terminate these T&Cs with immediate effect by issuing a written notice of termination to Applicant, if (i) an Applicant suffers an insolvency event, enters into liquidation, has a receiver appointed over its assets, has its assets seized, ceases or fails to make payment of its debts, or enters into an arrangement/composition/assignment for the benefit of its creditors; (ii) an Applicant is in breach of applicable laws on anti-bribery and anti-corruption, anti-money laundering, and competition. CREST shall have the right to claim from Applicant any and all forms of compensation, costs, damages, losses, and expenses, including any consequential costs and expenses incurred by CREST as a result. CREST shall also have the right to terminate these T&Cs by written notice to Applicant if deemed necessary in the national or public interest or national security or for the purpose of Government policy or public policy. Applicant shall not be entitled to any form of loss including loss of profits, compensation, damages, costs, expenses, among others, as a result of termination under this Clause.
  14. Effect of Expiry/Termination: Upon the expiry of the Term or termination of these T&Cs, Applicant shall, at no cost and expense to CREST (a), immediately cease to perform the Activities; (b) hand over to CREST, within fourteen (14) days thereof, all Records and (where applicable) CREST’s portion of IP Rights as compiled, prepared, developed or acquired in relation to the Activities and Program; (c) terminate any third-party contracts entered into by Applicant for the purpose of conducting the Activities. CREST (a) may refuse/cease disbursement of Grant Funds; (b) may claim against Applicant for a refund of disbursed Grant Funds where these T&Cs are terminated for Applicant’s breach; (c) shall be entitled for all losses and damages suffered, costs and expenses incurred by CREST as a result of default by Applicant. The expiry or termination of these T&Cs shall not affect or prejudice CREST’s rights in respect of any act, deed or matter which have accrued prior to expiry or termination. The rights and obligations under the respective Clauses on Records and Information, Progress Evaluation and Inspections, Intellectual Property Rights, Confidentiality, and this Clause shall survive the expiry or termination of these T&Cs.
  15. Force Majeure: Failure by a Party to perform its obligations or delay in such performance as a result of an act of God, war, pandemic, epidemic, strikes, lock-outs, other industrial action (excluding strikes and industrial action by its own employees), machine breakdown, fire, flood explosion, injunction, and/or judgement which are beyond its reasonable control which that Party is unable to prevent, avoid or remove (“Event of Force Majeure”) shall not constitute a breach of these T&Cs provided that such Party shall use all best endeavours to resume the performance of its obligations hereunder as soon as practicable. If any Event of Force Majeure lasts for six (6) months in the aggregate, these T&Cs may be terminated without liability save and except for any other rights and liabilities accruing in respect of any antecedent breach PROVIDED THAT an Event of Force Majeure shall not include economic turndown, non-availability of or insufficient of funds or lack of financing on the part of Applicant to perform its obligations under these T&Cs. Other obligations which are not affected, delayed or interrupted by such event of Force Majeure and shall, pending the outcome of this Clause, continue in full force and effect.
  16. Liability: CREST and its employees, agents and representatives will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from these T&Cs, whether direct or indirect, and whether arising out of the acts or omissions of any third party, including liability for special and/or consequential loss or damage, corruption to or destruction of software or data, wasted expenditure, or for loss of profit, business revenue, goodwill or anticipated savings. CREST’s liability, if any, shall be limited to the Grant Funds disbursed to Applicant.
  17. Indemnity: Applicant agrees to: (a) carry out its obligations under these T&Cs at its own risk; (b) release CREST, its agents and employees from all claims and demands of every kind resulting from any accident, damage, injury or death arising from the conduct of the Activities and/or implementation of the Program; and (c) indemnify CREST at all times from and against all actions, suits, claims or demands, proceedings, losses, damages, compensation, costs (including legal costs), charges and expenses whatsoever arising out of Applicant’s conduct of the Activities and/or breach of these T&Cs. Applicant’s obligations under this Clause shall survive the expiry or termination of these T&Cs.
  18. Compliance with Laws: Applicant shall comply with all applicable laws, relevant statutory requirements, standards, guidelines, directions, policies, procedures and instructions issued by CREST or by other competent authority which are relevant to the conduct of its business in carrying out its obligations under these T&Cs.
  19. Notices: All notices or other communications under these T&Cs shall be in writing and shall be delivered or sent to the respective correspondence addresses of the Parties set forth in the Application and/or Documents. Changes in such addresses by Applicant shall be notified to CREST by written notice.
  20. Assignment: Applicant shall not transfer or assign its rights or obligations or benefits under these T&Cs.
  21. Severability: If any court or administrative body of competent jurisdiction shall find any provisions of these T&Cs to be invalid or unenforceable, the invalidity or unenforceability of such provision shall not affect the other provisions of these T&Cs, and all provisions not affected by such invalidity or unenforceability shall remain in full force and effect.
  22. Amendment: CREST reserves the right to alter, modify, update, add or delete any of the terms and conditions of the Program at any point of time as and when CREST deems it necessary.
  23. Relationship of Parties: The Parties hereto agree that it is not the intention of the Parties to create nor shall these T&Cs be deemed or construed to create a partnership, joint-venture, association, trust or fiduciary or employment relationship or to authorize the other Party to act as an agent, servant or employee for a Party.
  24. Anti-Corruption: Applicant represents, warrants and undertakes to CREST that it has not directly or indirectly, offered, promised or given a bribe or will in the future offer, make or promise to make, authorise or give, any payment of funds or anything of value to any government official or CREST with the corrupt intent within the meaning and scope of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009 concerning the negotiating of the entering into, of the terms and conditions of or the performance of these T&Cs.
  25. Governing Law: These T&Cs is governed by and shall be construed in accordance with the laws of Malaysia. The Parties to these T&Cs irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Malaysia.

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