This project is conducted by the Department of Skills Development (DSD), Ministry of Human Resources Malaysia as the focal point agency to oversee the implementation of the project in Malaysia. It is aimed at assisting Malaysia and other economies for Quality Assurance and Recognition of Competency Certification Systems. Through the funding of Japan-ASEAN Integrated Fund (JAIF) and with the support of the International Organization of Migration (IOM) and the ASEAN Secretariat, the project will be piloted through three ASEAN Members States (AMS) which is Indonesia, Malaysia and Philippines. The trilateral approaches aim to align AMS national frameworks with ASEAN Guiding Principles (AGP) through the following; (1) increased awareness of relevant governments and businesses on the adopted of Guiding Principles; (2) Three selected countries voluntarily tested out the applicability of the ASEAN Guiding Principles (AGP) for Quality Assurance and Recognition of Competency Certification Systems into their country system; (3) AMS have improved ability to support the implementation of the Guiding Principles into their country system.

1. Taskforce Committee from the Department of Skills Development (DSD), Ministry of Human Resources Malaysia
2. Industry Lead Body (ILB) from Malaysian Association of Hotel (MAH)
3. Industrial Expert from Bakery occupation d. Industrial Expert from Food & Beverage occupation