PETROS and Manpower Department boost industrial skills in Sarawak

Document exchange between PETROS Senior Vice President for Human Capital, Corporate Relations and Services Ismail Said (second from left) and Director General for Jabatan Tenaga Manusia (JTM) Datuk Rospiagos Taha (second from right) on March 5, 2026.

KUCHING, Mar 6: Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (PETROS) had formalised a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Jabatan Tenaga Manusia (JTM) or Department of Manpower, establishing a framework for collaboration with Advanced Technology Training Centre (ADTEC JTM) Miri Campus yesterday.

Through this collaboration, PETROS will work across ADTEC campuses in Sarawak to deliver a competency-based, industry-aligned training model aimed at equipping more than 500 Sarawakians in 2026 with high-demand trade skills, including welding, scaffolding, blasting and painting, mechanical fitting, and pipe fitting. 

Participants will be given industry-recognised certifications such as the Oil & Gas Safety Passport (OGSP) and the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) Green Card for their participation.

The ceremony was attended by Director General of JTM Datuk Rospiagos Taha; Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development (MEITD) Anielia Siam; while PETROS was represented by Senior Vice President for Human Capital, Corporate Relations and Services Ismail Said.

From left, Director of ADTEC JTM Bintulu Campus/Borneo Region, Ts. Syahrull Nizam Perdan; PETROS Senior Vice President for Human Capital, Corporate Relations and Services, Ismail Said; Director General of Jabatan Tenaga Manusia (JTM), YBhg. Datuk Rospiagos Taha; Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development (MEITD), Anielia Siam; PETROS Head of Industrial Capability, Azid Allan; Director of ADTEC JTM Miri, Ts. Dr. Mustal Makmud at the MOU Signing ceremony on March 5, 2026.

“As projects under the Sarawak Gas Roadmap (SGR) continue to progress, the demand for capable and well-prepared talent will grow. This makes collaboration with training partners increasingly important to ensure Sarawakians gain relevant skills, practical exposure and confidence to participate in these opportunities,” said Ismail Said.

This initiative forms part of PETROS’ ELEVATE (Empowering Learning, Advancing Talent Employability) – formerly known as the Train & Place programme – which advances a structured pathway from capability building to employment. Since its inception, the programme has benefited over 500 Sarawakians through industry collaborations supporting the objectives of the SGR and Post COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030 by strengthening local technical competencies and workforce readiness.

Job seekers, including Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) school leavers seeking to upskill or transition into the industry, are encouraged to contact ADTEC JTM Miri Campus at https://www.ilpmiri.gov.my/ for further information on intake requirements and application procedures, while awaiting the participation of other campuses. Through ELEVATE, PETROS reaffirms its commitment to supporting workforce development in Sarawak and expanding access to structured technical training opportunities. —DayakDaily