Strategic Review of Technical Education and Skills Training, (TEST) (1998/99)
Client: Asian Development Bank / EPU
PEMM Consultants Sdn Bhd assisted the Department of Employment, Education, Training and Youth Affairs (DEETYA) Australia is carrying out a strategic review of technical education and skills training in Peninsular Malaysia. A major role performed was undertaking of an extensive series of case studies and interviews with private educational and training institutions. The focus was on Certificate and Diploma courses in:
Engineering subjects
Architecture and related fields
Information Technology and Computer Skills
Construction, Building and related skills
Industrial Skills Training
Art and Design
Hotel Catering and Management
Study on the Reasons for the High Failure Rate at CIMA Stage 4 Examinations (1998)
Client: CIMA
The study was commissioned in March 1998 by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) Malaysia and PEMM were appointed to carry out a research study to systematically determine the reasons for the high failure rate of candidates of CIMA Stage for Examinations held in Malaysia. The methodology adapted included postal questionnaires to all registered.
Candidates, focus group discussions (FGDS), case study interviews will both Employers and Tuition provider and data collection from CIMA. A detailed Report of Study Findings was submitted to CIMA in June 1998.
Human Resources Development Study, Johor (1996)
Client: Johor State Government
Mr Wells and Mr Vigneswarer were the principal consultants involved in this HRD project for Johor State. The study examined the existing and projected supply of and demand for labour in Johor. It also involved the preparation of a framework HRD Plan and the formulation of policy recommendations aimed at increasing the supply of skilled manpower and promoting the adoption of labour saving techniques. Measures were also proposed aimed at increasing accessibility to technical, vocational and educational training (TVET) and enlarging the involvement of the private sector in skill training.
Melaka Tengah Local Plan (SIA Study)
Integrated Shoreline Management Plan (ISMP) For Wilayah Persekutuan Labuan
Labuan Strategic Development Plan Study
Port Dickson Integrated Shoreline Management Plan (ISMP)
Sarawak Integrated Water Resources Management Master Plan Study
Human Capital Development for Information Communications Technology (ICT) Workers Study
Statistical Compilation of the ICT Sector and Policy Analysis
Study on the Economic Viability of Senior Citizens in the Information Era (2003-2004)
Client: MIMOS Bhd
PEMM Consultants Sdn Bhd were the research partners in this MIMOS project which was a major Bridging the Digital Divide (BDD) initiative aimed, inter alia, at the ICT training of Senior Citizens. Empirical data was collected by means of household surveys and in depth interviews of both “Experts” and “ Development Practitioner” and Policy Makers. A Research Report detailing the experiences garnered and lessons learnt was submitted to the Client and international experience of similar programmes and initiatives in countries such as Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Singapore and Japan were analysed.
PEMM’S WEALTH OF EXPERIENCE - Economic Research
Review of Agricultural Prices, Taxes and Subsidies (1980), EPU.
Tumboh Block Integrated Development Project (1984/85), Ministry of Agriculture.
Brunei Master Plan (1985/86), Brunei Government.
Perlis Master Plan (1985/86), Perlis State Government.
Perda Master Plan (1987), PERDA.
Negeri Sembilan Master Plan (1987/88), Negeri Sembilan Government.
Transmigration project Riau / Jambi provinces Indonesia (1988/89), World Bank.
Pahang Barat Operational Regional Master Plan (1989/90), EPU / Ifagraria s.p.a.
Sarawak Agricultural Development Project (1991), Sarawak State Government.
Feasibility Studies on the Establishment of Rural Growth Centres in Sarawak (1992/93), Sarawak State Government.
Kedah Regional Development (Sector) Project, (1993), Asian Development Bank.
Feasibility Study for a Nucleus Fruit Estate, Muar, Johor (1994),Johor State Government.
Pre-Feasibility Study for the Johor SMI Industrial Park (1994), Johor State Government.
Pre-Feasibility Study - Johor Technopolis (1994), Johor State Government.
Johor Operational Master Plan (1994), Johor State Government.
SMI Study for MITI (1994/95), MITI.
Pahang Strategic Development Plan (1995/96), Pahang State Government.
Transportation and Marshalling Yard for Kedah (1996), Kedah State Government.
Second Kuching Urban & Regional Study (1995/96),State Planning Unit, Sarawak.
A Study of Bumiputera Contractors in the Construction Industry (1996/1997), Renong Bhd.
Johor Perdana Development Master Plan (1996/97), ISI.
Johor Tenggara Strategic Development Plan (1996/97), ISI.
Johor River Development Plan (1997/98), ISI.
Economic Inputs for Nusa Jaya CPA 1 (1998), Renong Bhd.
Study of the Sustainable Development of the Highlands of Peninsular Malaysia (2000), EPU
The Study on the Improvement and Conservation of Urban Environment in Historical City of Melaka (2002), Melaka State Government
Planning and Rehabilitation of the Beach at Teluk Chempedak, Pahang using PEM System (2003 – 2004), DID
Proposed Development of New Selangor Turf Club, (2004), Private Sector
Feasibility Study for the Proposed Craft Centre and Bazaar of Ayer Panas, Setapak (2004), DBKL.
Industry Survey (2004), United Nations University – Intec.
Integrated Transport Infrastructure Master Plan for the State of Sarawak (INTIMS) 2004-2005, State Planning Unit, Sarawak.
Feasibility Study – Proposed Keruak – Kuala Krai Road (1998/99), HPU.
Feasibility Study – Kelantan Coastal Road (1998/99), HPU.
Study of the Development of Hill Stations (2000), EPU
PEMM’S WEALTH OF EXPERIENCE - Social Impact Assessment (SIA) & Socio-Economic Studies
PEMM Consultants Sdn Bhd has carried out several SIA studies for clients both in the public and private sectors since the first project “The Pahang Barat Integrated Agriculture Project” commissioned by the Asian Development Bank in 1994.
The most recent study was the “Proposed Development of the STC Equestrian and Sports Centre at Sungai Tinggi” for the Berjaya Corporation in 2004/5. Some of the main studies undertaken are as follows:
Proposed Development of the STC Equestrian and Sports Centre at Sungai Tinggi. (2004-2005), Berjaya Corporation.
Guidelines for Environmentally Sensitive Areas (2002-2004), JPBD.
Preliminary Environmental Impact Assessment Proposed Stormwater Management And Road Tunnel (SMART) System , (2003), DID
Preliminary Environmental Impact Assessment Study For The Proposed Sand Sourcing Off The Coast Of Port Dickson For The Expansion Of Jimmah Power Plant – Socio Economic Household Study (2001), Private Sector.
Preliminary Environmental Impact Assessment Study For The Proposed Construction of Sepang Power Plant (2000), Private Sector.
Preliminary Environmental Impact Assessment for Proposed E-Village in Dengkil (2000), Private Sector.
Socio-Economic Impact Assessment of the Proposed Chemical Plant in Tg. Langsat (2002), Private Sector.
Study of Pedestrian Friendly City in Kuala Lumpur (1999), JICA.
Selangor Coastal Management Study (1998/99), NAHRIM.
EIA – Petronas University, Tronoh, Perak (1998), KLCC.
Detailed EIA for Kinta Highlands (1997/98), Rimba Raya.
Environmental Improvement Programmes for Sg. Galing, Kuantan (1997/98), Department of Environment, Pahang.
ON-GOING PROJECTS
Melaka Tengah Local Plan (SIA Study)
Integrated Shoreline Management Plan (ISMP) For Wilayah Persekutuan Labuan
Labuan Strategic Development Plan Study
Port Dickson Integrated Shoreline Management Plan (ISMP)
Sarawak Integrated Water Resources Management Master Plan Study
Human Capital Development for Information Communications Technology (ICT) Workers
Statistical Compilation of the ICT Sector and Policy Analysis