THE 9TH ASIA-PACIFIC CO-OPERATIVE MINISTER’S CONFERENCE. ENABLING CO-OPERATIVE LEGAL AND POLICY ENVIROMENT FOR “SUFFICIENCY ECONOMI” IN ACHIEVING THE GOALS OF THE UNITED NATION (UN) INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF CO-OPERATIVES UNCC, Bangkok, Thailand 27 February – 1 March 2012

“ CO-OPERATIVE TRAINING AND EDUCATION IN MALAYSIA” by Mr. Ngadi Bin Robin Training Officer Co-operative College Of Malaysia

 Co-operative was introduce in Malaya by Colonial Government in 1909  Take root in 1922, in response to rural problems relating to credit and indebtness  Co-operatives movement has made significant progress since it was first introduce in  Government’s consistent support for the growth and development in almost every economic sphere

 Co-operative training & education is a vital factor for growth and expansion of co-operation as a social economic movement  Co-operative education is of a paramount important fo the co-operative movement  Education and training are correlated and interdependent  Encourage members to make greater use of their co-operatives and, in turn, lead their support to their institution

“Co-operatives provide education and training for their members, elected representatives, managers, and employees so they can contribute effectively to the development of their co-operatives, They inform the general public - particularly young people and opinion leaders - about the nature and benefits of co- operation.”

 Conducted by: ◦ Co-operative College of Malaysia ◦ Co-operative Commission of Malaysia ◦ The National Co-operative Organisation of Malaysia(Apex Body)

 established by 1 st November 1956, finance from Colonial Welfare and Development  Incorporated as Statutory Body in 1968  Agency under the Ministry of Domestic Trade Co- operative and Comsumerism(MDTCC)  The one and only co-operative education institution in Malaysia

VISION To be a world-class co-operative education institution. MISSION To be a centre of excellence for the enhancement of human capital in the co-operative movement through innovative, effective and customer focused training, education and knowledge based services imbued with co-operative values and principles

 Organizing co-operative related courses.  Printing and publishing of books on co- operatives and matters related to them.  Conducting research and provide consultancy services.

 Co-operative Education Trust Fund Co-operative Act of 1993 mandates contribution of 2% of net profits of co- operatives to the fund Operating Budget Development Budget & Salary Treasury

ACADEMIC CENTRES 1.International & Higher Education Centre (ANTARABANGSA) 2.Retailing & Co-operative Entrepreneurship Centre (ReCENT) 3.Accounting and Finance Centre (ACTIF) 4.Co-operative Administration, Law & Leadership Centre (CALL) 5.Information Technologies & Communications Centre (INFOTEC) 6.Co-operative Consultancy Centre (KONSULTASI) 7.Research Management & Innovation Centre (R&I)

 Board Members, Internal Auditors  Employees Of Co-operatives  Members Of Co-operatives  Government Officers Supervising Co-operatives  Individuals (Public And Private Sector)

TRAINING PROGRAMMES Short duration courses (3 days - 2 weeks) Long Term Courses (6 months – 2 ½ years) Degree in Business Administration – Majoring in Co- operative Management ( CCM-UUM) Diploma In Co-operative Management Diploma Professional In Co-Operative Auditing (CCM-ICMA) Certificate in Co-operative Management

NUMBER OF TRAINING (2006 – 2011) NUMBER OF TRAINING PROGRAMMES (2006 – 2011)

NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS TRAINED (2006 – 2011) ,304

 Co-operative Auditing  Finance Management  Retail Management  Strategic Management  Training Methodology CONSULTATION SERVICES

o Dimensi o Info MKM o Management Series o Monograph o Journal o CD- E-learning 18 PUBLICATION

 Co-operative registration  Pra members education  Regulatory  Training on Co-operative Laws  Conducting technical training and seminar 19

 Co-operative members education  School Co-operative  Conducting seminar & workshop 20

 Enhancing global networking  Research and development enhancement  Strengthening consultancy services  Human resource development FUTURE CHALLENGES

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