Biocon arm partners Manipal Education for training manpower in Malaysia

Biocon is developing its manufacturing and R&D facility in Iskandar Malaysia, Johor, which will be operational in 2014

Manipal Education Malaysia (MEM) and Biocon Sdn Bhd, Malaysia, a wholly owned subsidiary of Biocon Ltd have entered into a memorandum of undestanding to collaborate for the development of human capital for the biotechnology industry in Malaysia.

The MoU outlines the creation of an internship programme and graduate employment programme for the admission of MIU's students and graduates to Biocon's Malaysia facility for training and employment. Through the MoU, MIU and Biocon will also be collaborating in the development of specialised training and skills enhancement to ensure that graduates from relevant disciplines are equipped and ready for entry into Biocon Malaysia. The MoU further provides for MEM to conduct employee training programmes at Biocon Malaysia facility.

 

Biocon is developing its manufacturing and R&D facility in Iskandar Malaysia, Johor with an investment of over RM500 million, which will be operational in 2014.

MEM provides a suite of education facilities and services. Its flagship project is the Manipal International University (MIU). MIU's interim campus is in Kelana Jaya whilst its 140 acre campus costing over RM650 million is being developed in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan. The Nilai campus will be operational by end of this year.