KOTA BHARU, Feb15 (Bernama) -- Taman Emas Malaysia (TEM) and the Malaysian Gold Academy were launched today as a gold industry ecosystem centre, offering skills training, business space, and jewellery marketing for both local and international markets.
TEM chairman Zulkifli Idris said the initiative provides business space featuring 22 shop units, a traditional jewellery gallery, and a certified craft arts centre under the Malaysian Gold Academy.
“This academy is the first centre in Malaysia to receive recognition from the Skills Development Department (JPK) under the COPTPA (TVET Accreditation) Standard, further strengthening its status as the country’s first jewellery craft education and tourism hub.
“The opening of TEM goes hand in hand with the Kelantanese culture, which is quite synonymous with buying and storing gold as an investment, with demand exceeding 500 kilogrammes per month,” he told reporters after the TEM and Sadaqah Wall launch ceremony here today.
The Sadaqah Wall, established in collaboration with MBSB Bank and PayNet, provides visitors with a convenient way to give alms for charity.
Elaborating, Zulkifli said many skilled goldsmiths in Kelantan had passed down their craft and expertise for generations but lacked formal certification.
“Through this academy, we are providing an opportunity for those interested in gold craftsmanship to gain recognition, enabling them to work with larger companies or explore job opportunities abroad, including in Dubai,” he said.
He said the training programme was sponsored by MBSB Bank, the first financial institution to channel zakat assistance for underprivileged students enrolled in the academy’s short-term training programme.
“Gold entrepreneurs in Kelantan are welcome to rent business space at TEM, where we offer reasonable rates.
“To date, eight of the 22 business spaces in the building have begun operating, with monthly sales surpassing RM200,000,” he said.
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