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Nurturing Tomorrow’s Leaders:
Talent Development Initiatives

NORTHPORT (MALAYSIA) BHD (NORTHPORT) PENANG PORT SDN BHD
(PENANG PORT)
 Train the Trainers Programme (TTT) under Northport  A Memorandum of Understanding of smart
International Centre of Excellence (NICE). NICE continued its collaboration between Penang Port and
TTT programme throughout 2022, where 15 new participants Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) signed
from different divisions and departments, including the Chief on 26 September 2022, seeing both
Executive Officer were sent for training. These individuals parties cooperate in initiating programmes
successfully completed the programme and obtained involving the exchange of staff, joint
certification as Human Resource Development Corporation
trainers. As a result, the number of NICE trainers has grown academic programmes, joint research and
significantly, surpassing 40 trainers who possessed expertise development programmes, joint workshops
in delivering training sessions. and training programmes; exchange of
 Inclusive Leadership Management for 39 employees holding publication with consent of both parties,
key positions in operations. The programme aimed to facilitate and any other academic linkages that are
a transformation in the behaviour and mindset of the team, mutually identified.
aligning their talents with the demands of today’s global  Employee Career Advancement Programme
business environment. (E-CAP) 1.0 – A collaborative effort between
 Managing Performance Course by Asia School of Business Penang Port and USM launched with the
with participation of two talents identified under the Managing aim of gaining knowledge, experience, and
Critical Position (MCP) Group. competency in structural examination of
 PDC-Celemi Gamification Programme in Business Finance with port cranes. This programme covers two
the participation of two employees identified under MCP and qualifications thus far, which is Professional
High Potentials Talents (HIPO) group. Diploma in Mechanical Structure and
 Supply Chain Innovation: ‘How Can Technology Create A Integrity Inspection with Lean Management
Sustainable Future’ which is a course aimed at providing from January 2023 - December 2023,
participants with exposure to supply chains that fulfil future and Certificate in Machine Vision for Image
economic, environmental, and social demands. Inspection and Application of Digital Image
 Port Logistics Programme with APEC-Port of Antwerp, Belgium. from May 2023 - June 2023.
The programme comprised of five modules and was crafted  E-CAP 2.0 – An upcoming smart collaboration
to provide comprehensive training from experienced port programme with Politeknik Seberang Perai
professionals. that aims to facilitate and provide various
 External Assessment by Kincentric, a course structured to mechanisms and platforms for Penang Port’s
identify, assess, coach and develop leadership talent, enabling employees (support group). This programme
them to thrive in a competitive global economy and drive encompasses a 12 month initiative in
employee engagement amid changing conditions. Professional Diploma in Logistics and
 Harvard Management and Spark Programme from 1 November Supply Chain Management (PDLSCM), to be
2022 to 10 January 2023 with the participation of an employee conducted from October 2023 - September
identified under HIPO group. 2024 for 25 personnel.

TANJUNG BRUAS PORT SDN BHD (TANJUNG BRUAS PORT)

 Basic Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting, an in-house the movement of goods, bill of lading, port planning,
training module for organisational employees. required documentation in port, and the future of the
This programme strengthens the knowledge of staff in fire shipping and port industry.
dynamics and firefighting competency in the workplace  Audit Keselamatan Pelabuhan (DG Cargo). The scope of
when faced with fire incidents and emergencies. the audit is focused on the management and handling
 Permantapan Undang-Undang Kepolisan Anggota of containerised dangerous cargo, break bulk/dry bulk,
Polis Bantuan, a course organised by the Johor Port liquid bulk and Emergency Response Plan in the port.
Authority for Officers and Auxiliary Police Members, Klang Port Authority was the secretariat in charge of
aimed at preparing all in carrying out their duties in the audit.
accordance with the latest acts and laws provided  Management Development Programme, covering topics
by the Royal Malaysia Police. Apart from that, such as Emotional Intelligence For Leaders, Coaching
this programme also enables their awareness of Essentials, Managing Multiple Tasks and Work Priorities,
functions and legislations while strengthening ethics Business Simulations: Celemi Apples and Oranges,
and integrity in their day-to-day operations at the port. Self-Directed and Self-Motivated, as well as Creativity
 Shipping and Port Management Programme, a two-day and Problem Solving.
course for port officers aimed at enhancing  Other training and skill development initiatives for
fundamental understanding of maritime transportation, employees include: ISPS Internal Auditor Course, Marine
the roles of personnel on board the ship and the ship’s Facility Safety Officer, Legal Aspect of Port Operations,
operations in port. The full scope of topics covered Accident Investigation and Reporting, as well as
by the programme includes ship construction, related Induction and On-boarding Programmes for new arrivals.
shipping and port operational laws and regulations,