PETALING JAYA: Schneider Electric today opened an 18,500 sq ft regional training centre (RTC) in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, strengthening Malaysia’s position as a regional hub for technical talent development amid rising demand for skilled workers in artificial intelligence (AI), data centres and advanced manufacturing.

The facility, which can train more than 550 participants annually from 15 Asia-Pacific countries, was officially launched by Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Chang Lih Kang.

The opening coincides with Schneider Electric’s 40th anniversary in Malaysia, marking the company’s continued investment in the country’s industrial development, energy transition and technological advancement.