For my industrial training from 20 July 2020 to 10 October 2020, I carried out my training at MPC Cleantech Sdn. Bhd. located at 507, Jalan Perusahaan, Taman Industri Waja, 09000 Kulim, Kedah. Formerly known as MyLaco Precision Cleaning Sdn. Bhd., it was established by company director, Alfred Chee Yee Fong, on 24 June 2005 before changing its name to MPC Cleantech Sdn. Bhd. on 24 August 2015. The principle activities of the company includes
- Specialize in cleaning, contamination control and transport-ready packaging for silicon wafer carrier/containers.
- Cater to companies that requires the manufacturing of their products under very stringent conditions with low or very low contamination particle level control, such as the semiconductor, medical, orthopedic and F&B industries.
I was attached under Process Improvement Department, whereby this department is in charge of assisting the company in developing new products, assisting company in scaling up process and also in charge of the research and development of the company. As for my job scope, I was supposed to be assisting company`s director in transforming lab scale process into a commercial scale process (scaling up process). I am also responsible in assisting in company`s process operations in daily basis.
During my industrial training at MPC Cleantech Sdn. Bhd., there are 3 major projects/activities that I have took part in.
- Assist in product inspection with TexChem Pack Sdn. Bhd.
- Determining the effect of different detergents on different types of adhesives
- Assist in the collaboration project between MPC Cleantech Sdn. Bhd. and School of Chemical Sciences, USM
During my 12 weeks of industrial training, I have come to adapt to the working society and also improve myself to be a better person. I have learnt how to mix around and communicate with my coworkers freely. As an introverted person, I am happy that I can get out of my comfort zone and even learnt to communicate often without fear. Next, I was able to complete the tasks given rather quickly due to my habit of working fast. I often work individually due to the fact that I am the only intern in the company. In the collaboration project between my company and USM, I work together with a PhD student. During this period, I am often faced with difficulties as I had no idea about the project at all. By the time I became an Intern at MPC Cleantech Sdn. Bhd., the project was already ongoing for a year. Hence, I was rather on edge and lost. However, I told myself that as long as I am willing to learn and make effort, I will be able to catch up soon. Fortunately, after spending time doing self-study everyday, I was able to catch up to the project. Because of this, I was able to improve my critical thinking skills, whereby I can analyse and evaluate a situation or issue before giving suggestions to solve problems faced.
I am thankful that I carried out my industrial training at MPC Cleantech Sdn. Bhd. for I was treated like a family even when I will only spend 3 months there. Everyone in the company was kind and helpful. All in all, it was an awesome experience to carry out my industrial training there.
Muhammad Taqi-Uddeen Bin Safian, a PhD student I associate with in University of Science Malaysia (USM)
My family in MPC Cleantech Sdn. Bhd. during the farewell lunch to celebrate the end of my industrial training.