Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the centre is the first of its kind in Malaysia to be accredited by the Department of Skills Development (JPK) and the Sustainable Energy Development Authority (SEDA).
SHAH ALAM: A newly established electric vehicle (EV) and solar competency centre in Shah Alam is set to play a key role in developing a highly skilled workforce for Selangor’s renewable energy sector.
Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the centre is the first of its kind in Malaysia to be accredited by the Department of Skills Development (JPK) and the Sustainable Energy Development Authority (SEDA).
He described the Autotronics Centre of Excellence as a strategic initiative to strengthen the nation’s green Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) agenda, while creating more high-skilled job opportunities in the growing green technology sector.
“The establishment of this centre reflects Selangor’s commitment to supporting the national energy transition agenda and strengthening the development of a highly skilled talent pool,” he said.
Amirudin emphasised that such initiatives offer young people opportunities to enhance their livelihoods by acquiring relevant technical skills that align with current industry demands.
“Beyond the numbers, this represents a second chance for many youths to build a better future through education and skills training.
“Autotronics plays a crucial role in ensuring that the country’s energy transition is not solely dependent on technology, but is backed by a competent and certified local workforce.
“We can bring in advanced technology, but without the expertise to operate, maintain and repair it, the investment will not deliver maximum impact,” he said at the launch of the EV and Solar System Competency Centre here on Monday.
At the event, Yayasan Mahir Malaysia contributed RM100,000 in scholarships to support trainees from the B40 and M40 groups pursuing training in EV and solar fields.
Amirudin also announced an additional RM100,000 contribution to assist eligible students in joining the programme.
He added that Selangor remains committed to accelerating renewable energy initiatives and the adoption of EVs, in line with the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR).
“Selangor aims to position itself as a regional hub for clean technology and future industries. As such, the development of green TVET remains a key priority for the state government,” he said.
Amirudin also highlighted that Autotronics’ success is driven by strong collaboration between the public and private sectors, particularly with the Ministry of Human Resources (Kesuma) and the Ministry of Higher Education.
“This is a model of collaboration that should be expanded, where the private sector not only acts as an industry player but also contributes to talent and skills development,” he added.
Located in Subang 2, Shah Alam, Autotronics is equipped with modern facilities, including EV and hybrid labs, solar photovoltaic (PV) system labs, and EV battery diagnostic equipment that meets industry standards.
To date, the centre has produced more than 1,000 Malaysian Skills Certificate (SKM) graduates in the EV field, as well as over 1,500 certified technicians under the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI), United Kingdom.
