Development of IndSF document
The IndSF document was jointly developed by Malaysian Productivity Nexus and STC Wholesale & Retail.
This document was launched by Deputy Minister of Internal Trade and Industry (MITI) on 19th July 2019 and subsequently was acknowledged by HRDF on the 5th September 2019. It mainly centres on two focus areas:
YB Dr. Ong Kian Ming witnessed the handover of the “Retail Career Pathway Handbook” developed by the Productivity Nexus for Retail and F&B to the Human Resource Development Fund (HRDF) represented by its CEO, Mr. Elanjelian Venugopal and leading retail associations such as MRCA, Malaysia Retail Association (MRA), Malaysia Franchise Association (MFA) and Bumiputera Retail Organisation (BRO). The handbook, developed by Pemandu Associates with the Nexus will form the basis of human capital training and certification, which is supported by HRDF. It is part of the effort of the Nexus, led by the Associations to professionalise the retail industry consistent with the National Productivity Blueprint.