SME Expert Advisory Panel (SEAP)

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Background

  • SEAP is a programme implemented to strengthen technical advisory services to SMEs. SMEs are given on-site assistance by industry experts to transfer their technology know-how and industry experience.
  • SEAP comprises retired experts from industries and specific Government agencies. They are appointed to provide technical and advisory services to assist SMEs in improving their operations and business best practices. As at end-2011, there were a total of 63 industrial experts in various disciplines appointed under this Programme.

Implementation Mechanism:

 
PHASE 1
  
PHASE 2
  
PHASE 3
 

Activity:

  • Experts visit SME’s office and conduct Preliminary Consultancy Services in 1 man day.
  • Experts conduct free preliminary consultancy services and will submit the report to SME Corp. (a copy will be given to SMEs).
  • Feedback form will be forwarded to SMEs for evaluation.
 

Activity:

  • Experts visit Factory Sites of SMEs and undertake diagnostic audit SMEs for a maximum of three (3) man days.
  • Experts will make recommendations on the respective improvements and will submit the report to SME Corp. (a copy will be given to SMEs).
  • Feedback form will be forwarded to SMEs for evaluation.
 

Activity:

  • Experts will propose the recommended improvements to SMEs and the implementation schedule in Gantt Chart format.
  • Upon SME’s agreement, the implementation of the recommended improvements will be presented to SME Corp. by the Experts for endorsement. (ie. The Project)
  • Upon SME’s agreement on the total cost of the implementation based on the approved Gantt Chart, the Project will ensue.
  • Upon completion of the Project, Experts will submit the full report to the SMEs and SME Corp.
  • Feedback form will be forwarded to SMEs for evaluation.
 

PHASE 1

  

PHASE 2

  

PHASE 3
 
Financial Implication:
  • SME Corp will bear costs of consultation fee, daily allowance, and expenses on accommodation, mileage, toll fare and traveling for experts for 1 man day.
  

Financial Implication:

  • SME Corp will bear costs of consultation fee, daily allowance, and expenses on accommodation, mileage, toll fare and traveling for experts for a maximum of three (3) man days.
  

Financial Implication:

  • The costs of consultation fee, daily allowance, and expenses on accommodation, mileage, toll fare and traveling for experts will be borne by SME Corp. & SME (50:50 ratios).

Focus Areas of Improvement:

  • Technology improvement;
  • Production capacity improvement;
  • Engineering;
  • Automation;
  • Machinery equipment;
  • Materials technology;
  • Financial Management;
  • Process Improvement;
  • Designing;
  • International standards
    • (eg. ISO, HACCP, GMP etc.);
  • Productivity improvement;
  • Maintenance;
  • Packaging  Labeling;
  • Quality assurance;
  • ICT and computerization;
  • Business system e.g. logistic, inventory
  • Lean Production System Management

 

For SMEs - How To Apply:

SME qualifying criteria:

  • Companies incorporated under the Companies Act 1965  OR enterprises incorporated under the Registration of Business Act 1956 OR Certificate of Practice by Professional Body
  • Fulfill definition of SMEs
  • At least 60% equity held by Malaysian
  • Possess valid premise license

Sector Coverage:

  • Manufacturing
  • Manufacturing Related Services
  • Services (Except Insurance and Financial Services)

Kindly submit the completed form and the required documents to:

SEAP Secretariat

Name Telephone Fax no Email
Junita Jamirun 03- 2775 6169 03-2775 6314 junita@smecorp.gov.my
Norhayati Abu Bakar 03- 2775 6192 03-2775 6314 norhayati@smecorp.gov.my
En. Adam Fariduddin Mohd Jaafar 03-2775 6052 03-2775 6314 adam@smecorp.gov.my
Address:
SME Corp. Malaysia
Level 6, SME 1, Block B
Lot E, Jalan Stesen Sentral 2
Kuala Lumpur Sentral
50470 KUALA LUMPUR

 SEAP Expert Application:

Eligibility criteria to register as Experts in SEAP Programme include:

  • Age of 50 to 65 years ;
  • Retired and not attached to any company;
  • Working experience in related field for at least 20 years and supported by minimum qualification as a Degree holder with relevant academic background, recognized by any government institution or registered to any professional association or international organization.
  • No conflict of interest in providing services to SMEs.
  • Expatriates under Malaysia My Second Home Programme (MM2H).

SEAP Expert Application Form  (link)
SEAP Expert List (link)

Download File: 
SEAP Programme - Process Flow.pdf
listSEAP2012.pdf
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