Welcome to Malaysia Automotive Robotics and IoT Institute (MARii)–the driving force behind Malaysia’s automotive industry’s eco-revolution!
MARii Drives Malaysia's Automotive Industry

Think Tank

Focal point

Technology Enabler

Knowledge and Coordination Centre

Human capital development

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Strategic policy & development

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Value chain development

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Aftermarket development

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System & technology application

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Advanced technology development

Vision
Malaysia’s mobility ecosystem with the automotive sector through advanced technology applications.

Mission
Enhancing Malaysia mobility ecosystem’s sustainability and competitiveness through the development of strategic research, human capital, advanced technology via digitalisation including robotics & IoT, value chain & outreach facilitation.
Embracing Excellence: Corporate Values That Drive Success
Revving Ahead with RACE, as MARii Drives Malaysia’s Automotive Industry
Promotes MARii’s ability to navigate uncertainties while maintaining a positive reputation, building trust with stakeholders, and ensuring sustainable growth in the long run.
Demonstrates MARii’s adaptability to stay at the forefront of innovation and respond to industry trends effectively.Demonstrates MARii’s adaptability to stay at the forefront of innovation and respond to industry trends effectively.
Promotes a culture of synergy, open communication, and collective effort, ultimately leading to accelerated development and sustainable growth in the dynamic automotive and technology landscape of Malaysia.
Establish a foundation of trust, sustainability, and positive societal impact, driving both business success and advancements for MARii which will make us stronger.
National Automotive Policy 2020 (NAP 2020)
MARii's dedication to innovation, sustainability, and workforce development isn't just about us – it's about propelling Malaysia towards a brighter future.

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Human capital development

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Strategic policy & development

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Value chain development
NAP 2020
The framework of the NAP is supported by the implementation of these documents:

NAP 2020 Vision
To become a regional leader in manufacturing, engineering, technology and sustainable development in the automotive sector
Supply Chain Integration
Malaysia as the hub for:
- Export of vehicles
- Exports of components and spare parts
- Technology development related to automotive and mobility
- Vehicle and component testing
Latest Technology Trend
Adopt and adapt the latest technology trends through application of Industry 4.0 (IR4.0) technologies, including:
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- Internet of Things (IoT) integration
- Advanced automation and robotics
- Digital twin technology
Local Manufacturing
Enhance local manufacturing capabilities through:
- Increased production of vehicles and components
- Promotion of remanufacturing initiatives
- Development of local supply chain networks
- Investment in advanced manufacturing technologies
Sustainable Development
Sustainable development of the automotive industry through:
- Application of environmentally friendly products and processes
- Reduction of carbon emissions and environmental impact
- Promotion of electric and hybrid vehicle technologies
- Implementation of circular economy principles
Engineering Capabilities
Strengthen Malaysia's engineering capabilities in the automotive sector through:
- Development of advanced research and development facilities
- Enhancement of local engineering talent and expertise
- Collaboration with international automotive manufacturers
- Investment in cutting-edge testing and validation capabilities
- Promotion of innovation in automotive design and engineering
- Establishment of centers of excellence for automotive technologies
Whether you're a visionary entrepreneur or a skilled professional, MARii is your launchpad for the future of mobility!
Discover the key to your success:
FOR BUSINESSES
Launch New Ventures
- Authorised Automotive Treatment Facility (AATF) Application
- Electric Vehicle Charging Station (EVCS)
- Skim Galakan Penggunaan Motosikal Elektrik (MARiiCas)
Boost Your Business
- Energy Efficient Vehicle (EEV) Labelling Scheme
- Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
- Supplier Competitiveness Level (SCL) Assessment
- Vendor Development Programme (VDP) - Automotive Supplier Excellence Programme (ASEP)
- Vendor Development Programme (VDP) - Lean Production System (LPS) Process Operation
- Automotive Certification Programme (ACP)
- Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP)
- Automotive Accreditation Scheme (ACS)
- Sistem Maklumat Automotif Terpakai (SMAT)
- 4R2S Training
Authorised Automotive Treatment Facility Application (AATF)
Collaboration Partner:
Department of Environment (DOE)
Overview
Ministry of Environment and Water (KASA) launched the Pilot Project of Authorised Automotive Treatment Facility (AATF) in March 2021.
The AATF is a facility that dismantles parts, especially those containing scheduled waste from deregistered vehicles by the Road Transport Department (JPJ).
The parts and component will be segregated for reuse, recycle or recover and final disposal. This facility is licensed by Department of Environment (DOE) under Section 18, Environmental Quality Act 1974.
MARii collaborate with DOE in AATF licensing and has been assigned by DOE to assess the application by the potential AATF by reviewing their Business Proposal and later on to issue recommendation letter (Surat Ulasan) to DOE.
For further information, can email to ams@marii.my
Target Audience:
Dismantler
Recycler
Automotive Industry Player
Advantages
✓ AATF which comply with the relevant statutory and regulatory requirements and adhering to the standard procedures, will ensure a close-looped of the entire automotive eco-system using cradle-to-cradle concept.
✓ Promote the adoption of a new, more environment friendly technology that will address the pollution issues, emphasis the safety of vehicles and consumers and include consumerism elements to protect the consumer rights.
Electric Vehicle Charging Station (EVCS) Development Program
Collaboration Partner:


Overview
This EVCS programme provide financial assistance in the form of grants for the purpose of implementing the Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure Development Program in realizing the development of EV infrastructure and charging network
This programme aim to indirectly increase EV sales in the line with national Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) agenda.
For further information, can email to ams@marii.my
Target Audience:
Automotive Industry Player (Bumiputera)
Advantages
✓ Matching grant up to 50% of the costs of EV Charging Infrastructure per unit or a maximum of RM50,000 whichever is lower, for one (1) EV Charging Infrastructure approved by the Approval and Monitoring Committee (AMC). The maximum limit is up to RM500,000 for each company.
Skim Galakan Penggunaan Motosikal Elektrik (MARiiCas)
Overview
A rebate scheme of RM2,400 announced by the Madani government to encourage the purchase or subscription for electric motorbikes by Malaysians as an encouragement for the rakyat to move to electrified vehicles.
For further information, can email to insentif@marii.my
Target Audience:
Malaysian with annual income below RM 120,000
Environment - Reduce emission from conventional motorcycle
Government - Increase the number of purchases of electric motorcycle, and strengthen out the target numbers in policies.
Advantages
✓ Public - Cheaper price to purchase electric motorcycle
✓ Environment - Reduce emission from conventional motorcycle
✓ Government - Increase the number of purchases of electric motorcycle, and strengthen out the target numbers in policies.
Energy Efficient Vehicle (EEV) Labelling Scheme
Overview
The Energy Efficient Vehicle (EEV) Labelling Scheme by MARii is one of the initiatives to encourage EEV Penetration in Malaysia that aligns with the National Automotive Policy (NAP). This webpage provides online system for the EEV Label application by OEMs to recognise their EEV models.
The objectives of the Voluntary EEV Labelling Scheme introduction are:
- to raise public awareness on fuel efficiency of vehicles as to accelerate the uptake of low-emission vehicles and create a sustainable society;
- to increase the market competitiveness amongst industry players while conforming to the Environmental Regulations; and
- to align with Malaysia’s commitment in reducing the carbon emission intensity by 45% by 2030, as outlined by the UNFCCC under the Paris Agreement.
For further information, can go to eev.marii.my website
Target Audience:
Companies OEMs (passenger vehicles and motorcycles)
Advantages
✓ Entice the growth of Energy Efficient Vehicles (EEV). Currently reached 94.7% EEVs of TIV in 2023.
✓ Public are more aware and can select the best energy efficient vehicle which reduces carbon emission and is petrol saving.
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
Collaboration Partner:
Thestorebook Retail Solutions Sdn Bhd
Overview
MARii ERP is an open-source software platform for business process management that provide an organization the tools for them to be able to collect, transact and analyze financial and operational data.
It consist of five (5) main modules and a dashboard:
- Procurement
- Selling
- Accounting
- Stock & inventory
- Manufacturing
- Dashboard
For further information, can email to scd@marii.my
Target Audience:
Automotive Industry
Advantages
✓ Provide affordable solution to the automotive vendor
Vendor Development Programme (VDP) - Supplier Competitiveness Level (SCL) Assessment
Overview
SCL assessment is being designed to identify minimum set of best practices which cover in management, finance, manufacturing, procurement and people.
It will benefit an organisation to improve transparency, risk management, and performance. It will encourage comparable report, consistence and financially material, thereby enabling stakeholders to make better investment and decision.
Currently, SCL will be one of the criteria set by government for OEM who will apply for tax incentive with the objective of to increase local content in every new model introduce.
For further information, can email to scd@marii.my
Target Audience:
Automotive Vendors with Manufacturing Plant in Malaysia
Advantages
✓ Aims to increase local automotive suppliers’ capabilities and competitiveness by identifying gaps and improvement opportunity.
✓ Acts as an enabler in contributing towards effective operational efficiency, product development and business management of automotive suppliers.
✓ The assessment able to gauge the performance of a company based on the global best practices.
✓ It will refer to the company activities to maintain and enhance their operation to sustain and compete in the market thus making them relevant in the long term.
Vendor Development Programme (VDP) - Automotive Supplier Excellence Programme (ASEP)
Overview
ASEP is a 3–month hand-holding project whereby industrial expert will guide and coach participants on the business improvement by upgrading the fundamental of manufacturing process to bring significant impact to vendor and car manufacturer.
The objective of this program is to enhance the business capabilities and competitiveness of local automotive vendor by cultivate the eleven (11) business competencies to become world class manufacturer.
For further information, can email to scd@marii.my
Target Audience:
Automotive Vendors
Advantages
✓ Elevate the business management and excellence by enhancing the good practices through global best practice.
Vendor Development Programme (VDP) - Lean Production System (LPS) Process Operation
Overview
LPS Programme is the 3-month projectbased programme aimed to increase local automotive suppliers’ capabilities and competitiveness through the elimination of 3 Manufacturing Wastes;
- Wastefulness / uselessness (MUDA),
- Irregularity / lack of uniformity (MURA)
- Excessiveness / immoderation (MURI).
The objective of this program is to enhance the capabilities and competency of local automotive vendor by cultivate the lean principal to become world class manufacturing.
For further information, can email to scd@marii.my
Target Audience:
Automotive Vendors / Suppliers
Advantages
✓ Elevate the quality manufacturing production by enhancing the good practices of basic manufacturing process.
✓ Certification SKM level 3
Automotive Certification Programme (ACP)
Overview
ACP programme was designed mainly to confer recognitions to individuals who are able to demonstrate their respective skills as outlined in the National Occupational Skills Standards (NOSS) based on their work experiences and achievements.
To award the Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) certification based on participants working experiences.
To upskill with new technology and method through customized training without formal assessment
For further information, can email to ams@marii.my
Target Audience:
Workers in automotive industry with more than 3 years’ experience
Business owners
Advantages
✓ Participant will be certified with SKM Level 3
Entrepreneurship Development Program
Overview
Programme that enhancing the capabilities of the automotive workshop owners (WTP) and dealers’ owners (DEEP) towards sustainability and profit generation.
For further information, can email to ams@marii.my
Target Audience:
Vehicle service and repair workshop (motorcycles, cars, and heavy vehicles)
Vehicle body repair and painting workshop
Vehicle Accessories workshop (including detailing)
Branded Vehicle Service Centre
Advantages
✓ The one-to-one business coaching program helps potential entrepreneurs and existing entrepreneurs in empowering business management in aspects of managing habits as an entrepreneur, financial management, human resources and company operations.
✓ Participants are equipped with understanding and knowledge in the field of automotive-related business (for those who want to enter the world of automotive business)
✓ Entrepreneurs can increase their level of entrepreneurial ability by increasing company sales by 30% and increasing profits by 30%.
Automotive Accreditation Scheme (ACS)
Collaboration Partner:
Jabatan Standard Malaysia (JSM), Certification Body (CB)
Overview
The Automotive Certification Scheme is the certification scheme to the automotive industry to ensure continual improvement in product quality, emphasizing safety, defect prevention and the reduction of variation and waste in the automotive industry supply chain. This also includes the automotive aftermarket with the improved repair and service abilities with proper procedures and skilled mechanics as well as spare parts standardisation.
To evaluate the automotive services based on the relevant standards to ensure that all participating organisations comply with the standards. Certificates are issued by the independent certification bodies after conducting successful audits and followed by MARii’s monitoring as scheme owner.
For further information, can email to ams@marii.my
Target Audience:
Automotive industry players (manufacturers, workshops, dealers,used part industry, remanufacturing company, Authorised Automotive Treatment Facility (AATF), vehicle inspection companies)
Certification Body (CB)
Consumer
Individual (certification as authorised auditor under the ACS)
Advantages
✓ To provides conformity certificates to organisations for their various management systems, individual as well as product manufacturers and service providers.
✓ Enhancement of technology, human capital, supply chain, market outreach and aftermarket capabilities development of all automotive stakeholders and ecosystems.
✓ Consumer’s right protection in terms of the safety and security of product.
Sistem Maklumat Automotif Terpakai (SMAT)
Collaboration Partner:
Carfax Sdn Bhd, Dagang Net Technologies Sdn Bhd
Overview
Sistem Maklumat Automotif Terpakai (SMAT) is an integrated system which plans to link six (6) modules under the automotive industry
- Vehicle Data Search from origin country,
- Used Vehicle Inspection (UVE)
- Vehicle Inspection (Roadworthy)
- Workshops,
- AATF
- Remanufacturing
Through this system, consumers can obtain accurate information on the automotive products.
Automotive companies can execute periodic transformations into digitalization of the industry and government can perform efficient and efficient monitoring.
For further information, can email to ams@marii.my
Target Audience:
Inspection Company
AP Holders
Report Acquisition Companies
Customs
AATF Companies
Advantages
✓ Sale of Services (B2B, B2C)
✓ Protect the interests of users or subscribers from the manipulation or fraud of the original data in of used vehicles.
4R2S Training
Collaboration Partner:
Certification Body ( CB) e.g SIRIM & KIWA
Overview
The 4R2S Training is the programme undertaken by MARii for the automotive stakeholders. The training is in line with the Malaysian Standard (MS) 4R2S on qualification and standardization of automotive parts and components for the Reuse, Repair, Remanufacturing, Recycling (4R), Services and Spare parts (2S) under the Government transformation program for the automotive aftermarket industry.
The 4R2S was formulated to guide the automotive industry towards achieving the optimum standard for product and process quality, consumer safety and protection, environmental safeguarding, and business sustainability.
For further information, can email to ams@marii.my
Target Audience:
Business owners
Auditor
Quality Executive / Managers
Production Executive/Managers
Quality Management
Mechanic
Workshop Owner
Advantages
✓ Deeper insight, knowledge and understanding of 4R2S Standards requirements and certification process. Enhance awareness on statutory and regulatory requirements
✓ Clearer implementation strategies tailoring to individual business models and enhance brand name and corporate image, profitability of the organisation.
✓ Preparation towards 4R2S Certification Process
✓ Knowledge on ELV & recycling activities, scheduled waste, Management, Manpower Competency & SKM requirements.
FOR INDIVIDUALS
Graduate Launchpad
- Industry Led Professional Certificate Programme (IPC)
- Industry Certification Engineering - Digital Engineering Prototyping Programme (ICE-DEP)
- Undergraduate Industry Experience Programme (UIEP)
- Reskilling and Upskilling for Next Generation Vehicle-Battery Electric Vehicle (NxGV-BEV)
Future-Proof Your Skills
- Vendor Development Programme (VDP) - CEO/Owner Growth Mindset Programme + (COGMP)
- Hybrid-Electric Vehicle Safety and Responder Training (HEV SRT)
- Dassault Systèmes CATIA: Computer- Aided Design (CAD) Certification Programme
- Altair HyperWorks: Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) Certification Programme
- Autodesk Alias: Computer Aided Styling (CAS) Certification Programme
Industry Led Professional Certificate Programme (IPC)
Collaboration Partner:

Overview
The IPC aims to produce trained local manpower to meet specific demands of the manufacturing companies in all sectors especially in the automotive industry and its ecosystem.
IPC Programme also ensures its graduates are multi-skilled and equipped with necessary industry knowledge, skill, experience and culture to perform their duties.
For further information, can email to hcd@marii.my
Target Audience:
Nationality: Malaysian
Age:18 years old until 30 years old (based on date of birth on the 1st day of training)
Ethnicity: Bumiputera only
Gender: Male or Female
Academic qualification: Minimum SPM, not higher than Diploma (STEM related) level
Advantages
✓ IPC Programme developed by MARii in consultation with industry players with the aims to produce skilled and semi-skilled workers through industry specific modules.
Industry Certification Engineering - Digital Engineering Prototyping Programme (ICE-DEP)
Collaboration Partner:
Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry
Overview
ICE - DEP Program is a capacity building program to train graduates with engineering background in specific in-demand areas within the manufacturing industry especially in the automotive industry and its ecosystem. This program immediately enhances the talent’s knowledge within the industry.
For further information, can email to hcd@marii.my
Target Audience:
Malaysian Fresh graduates (2022 and above) in engineering (Mechanical, Automotive, Electrical & Electronics, Manufacturing or Mechatronics) from accredited MQA higher education.
Bumiputera
21 – 27 years old male / female
CGPA 2.70 and above
Advantages
✓ To transform local engineering graduates to become competent talents as an engineer/executive in automotive sector and its ecosystem.
Undergraduate Industry Experience Programme (UIEP)
Collaboration Partner:
Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry
Overview
This program is to provide early exposure and experience in the manufacturing industry environment to the undergraduate from local universities and training institution.
For further information, can email to hcd@marii.my
Target Audience:
Malaysian undergraduates in engineering from accredited MQA higher education.
Bumiputera
21 – 27 years old male / female
Advantages
✓ This programme also ensures its graduates are multi-skilled and equipped with necessary industry knowledge, skill, experience and culture to perform their duties.
Reskilling and Upskilling for Next Generation Vehicle -Battery Electric Vehicle (NxGV-BEV)
Overview
This program has 3 modules for Next Generation Vehicle (NxGV) - Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) which includes:
- Introduction (Business, Policies, Market)
- Manufacturing
- After Sales & Services + End-of-Life
For further information, can email to pmm@marii.my
Target Audience:
OEMs & Vendors
Public
Universities Graduates
Government & Government Agencies
*Minimum Diploma / SKM Level 3
Advantages
✓ Module are based on Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV)
✓ Industry needs
Dassault Systèmes CATIA: Computer-Aided Design Certification Programme
Collaboration Partner:
Dassault Systèmes
Overview
Fast-Track Your Design Career: 9 Paths to CATIA Mastery
Choose from 9 Certifications:
- Master the Fundamentals: Associate - Part Design, Assembly Design & Surface Design (CATIA V5)
- Become a Design Specialist: Mechanical Designer & Mechanical Surface Designer (CATIA V5)
- Level Up to Design Expert: Part Design, Assembly Design & Surface Design (CATIA V5)
- Embrace the Future: 3DEXPERIENCE Mechanical Designer - Professional
For further information, can email to cax@marii.my
Target Audience:
Mechanical and Automotive Engineers
Design Engineers
Graduate Engineers
Advantages
✓ Fast-Track Your Design Career with a powerful CATIA certification.
✓ 9 Options to Choose From: V5 or 3DEXPERIENCE, Associate to Expert Level.
✓ Master in Just 4 Days: Intensive courses led by industry experts
Altair HyperWorks: Computer-Aided Engineering Certification Programme
Collaboration Partner:
Altair
Overview
Hypercharge Your Engineering Skills: 4 Paths to CAE Mastery
Dominate the World of Simulation with Altair HyperWorks!:
- Master the Basics: Conquer Linear Analysis (Fundamental)
- Level Up Your Skills: Tackle Non-Linear Analysis (Intermediate & Advanced)
- Become a Certified Professional: Earn the NAFEMS Professional Simulation Engineer Certification (Entry Level)
For further information, can email to cax@marii.my
Target Audience:
Mechanical Engineers
Simulation Engineers
Graduate Engineers
Advantages
Fast learning: 4-day courses for quick skill development.
✓ Level up your skills: Choose from fundamental to advanced analysis.
✓ Get certified: Earn industryrecognised NAFEMS credential.
Altair HyperWorks: Computer-Aided Engineering Certification Programme
Collaboration Partner:
Autodesk
Overview
Sculpt Your Dream Career: 4-Day CAS Certification with Alias
Launch Your Automotive Design Journey This August!
Master the art of vehicle design with our intensive Computer-Aided Styling (CAS) programmes using industrystandard Autodesk Alias software.
- Fast-Track Your Skills: Conquer CAS fundamentals in just 4 days.
- Become A Vehicle Design Pro: Learn to create stunning 3D vehicle models.
- Earn a Valuable Credential: Prepare for a recognised CAS certification
For further information, can email to cax@marii.my
Target Audience:
Industrial Designer
Product Designer
Graduate Engineers
Advantages
✓ Fast track skills: Master CAS in just 4 days.
✓ Industry standard: Learn coveted Autodesk Alias software.
✓ Design like a pro: Create stunning 3D car models.
✓ Get certified: Stand out with a recognized CAS credential (50 seats only!)
CEO/Owner Growth Mindset Programme + (COGMP+)
Overview
COGMP is a 1+1 years of handholding project whereby industrial expert will guide and coach participants on the business improvement by upgrading the fundamental of manufacturing process to bring significant impact to vendor and car manufacturer.
The objectives of this program are:
- To transform company’s CEO/ Owner mind-set from typical SME’s fixed mind-set to growth mind-set in preparing Malaysian suppliers in achieving world class levels of competitiveness & sustainability
- To develop effective communication between Top Management and the working level; and
- To realign and understand the effectiveness of quality management tools
For further information, can email to scd@marii.my
Target Audience:
Automotive Vendors
Advantages
✓ Establish effective management communication pipeline and development of effective problem-solving method towards digitalization
Hybrid-Electric Vehicle Safety and Response (HEV SR)
Overview
Special training for HEV knowledge is established to certify HEV experts, especially for safety teams such as the Fire Department (BOMBA), Civil Defense Force (JPAM), and others to meet the increasing high-voltage HEV vehicle safety management needs until 2030
For further information, can email to ams@marii.my
Target Audience:
Rescue team e.g. Bomba, JPAM, Police
Local Authorities
Highway operator
Vehicle towing team
Paramedics or medical team
Advantages
✓ Participants will be awarded the MARii Training Certificate and will be certified with the Malaysian Skills Certificate for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles after one year of training