As Southeast Asia’s telecom industry evolves towards 5G, cloud-native architectures, and automation, the need for engineers who can apply technical knowledge in real-world environments continues to grow. Yet, many graduates have limited opportunities to gain practical experience with the technologies and systems they will encounter in their careers.

Through the 5G Enterprise Accelerator: Upskilling for Careers in 5G, AI, Cloud & Industry 4.0, a fully funded Train-and-Place programme under MyMahir by Talent Corporation Malaysia Berhad (TalentCorp), MASET is an Approved Training Provider under TalentCorp collaborating with TEC to deliver the training programme, while LabLabee supports TEC by providing a virtual lab platform for hands-on learning in 5G and related technologies. LabLabee also delivers industry-relevant technical training and hands-on virtual lab experiences that help equip participants with practical skills in 5G, AI, cloud computing, and Industry 4.0. By combining structured technical training, hands-on virtual lab exercises, and industry-relevant learning, the programme provides participants with practical exposure to key technologies and helps prepare them for career opportunities in 5G, AI, cloud computing, and Industry 4.0.

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Turning Technical Knowledge into Practical Skills

As part of the programme, TEC and MASET have brought together industry expertise and LabLabee’s hands-on enablement platform to help participants move beyond theory and apply their knowledge in realistic technical environments.

The collaboration includes masterclasses, practical lab exercises, and opportunities for participants to strengthen their understanding of technologies shaping modern telecom and digital infrastructure.

LabLabee’s platform provides a hands-on environment in which learners can explore technologies including 5G, IoT, APIs, OpenStack, and Kubernetes, building practical experience alongside the technical foundations covered in their training.

"We extend our sincere appreciation to Talent Corporation Malaysia Berhad (TalentCorp) through MyMahir for its invaluable support in advancing this initiative. This collaboration reinforces our shared commitment to developing a highly skilled, industry-ready workforce and preparing the next generation of talent to meet the evolving demands of the telecommunications and digital technology sectors. We also extend our heartfelt thanks to LabLabee for its continued collaboration and for providing a robust and reliable lab platform that enabled participants to gain hands-on experience across 5G, IoT, APIs, OpenStack, and Kubernetes. The onboarding sessions and masterclasses further enriched the learning experience, helping equip participants with relevant technical skills for the industry. We look forward to continued collaboration in developing industry-ready talent for the future.” — Ts. Khairul Izzat Bin Mustafa, Senior Manager at TEC

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Bringing APIs to Life Through Real-World Learning

A recent highlight was Master Class 2: “API – Exposure to API in the Real World,” delivered through the programme in collaboration with TEC, MASET, and LabLabee.

The session explored how APIs connect applications, platforms, and digital services across telecommunications, 5G, cloud, and automation environments. Rather than approaching APIs as an isolated technical concept, the masterclass demonstrated their role in enabling systems to communicate and work together.

By connecting these concepts to practical use cases and hands-on lab activities, the session helped participants relate classroom learning to the technical challenges they may encounter in the workplace.

Participants also received a Certificate of Completion, recognising their participation and supporting them as they build their professional profiles and prepare for careers in telecommunications and digital technology.

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Preparing the Next Generation of Digital Talent

The collaboration between TEC, MASET and LabLabee reflects a shared commitment to developing a future-ready workforce equipped with the technical skills and knowledge needed to support the evolving telecommunications and digital technology sectors.

Through hands-on training, industry-relevant technical knowledge, and practical exposure to real-world technologies, the programme empowers learners to strengthen their technical capabilities, enhance their professional credentials, and prepare for the evolving demands of the digital economy.

Beyond individual skill development, this collaboration bridges the gap between education and industry, equipping emerging engineers with the expertise needed to support the deployment, operation, and advancement of next-generation digital infrastructure.

By bringing together industry expertise, practical learning, and innovative lab-based technology, LabLabee is proud to support TEC and MASET in shaping a skilled, adaptable, and future-ready talent pipeline for the next generation of telecommunications, cloud computing, and enterprise technologies.

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