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TOWARDS MORE
SUSTAINABLE TOMORROWS

SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE EVENTS AND ENGAGEMENTS IN 2022
KWAP has shown remarkable resilience and unwavering dedication to creating a positive impact on its stakeholders,
despite the challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. As a responsible corporate organisation,
KWAP has remained committed to fulfilling its role, and has demonstrated this commitment through its continued
engagement with stakeholders via various events, engagements and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives.
These efforts have not only helped KWAP to strengthen its relationships with stakeholders but have also enhanced
its reputation as a socially responsible organisation that is committed to creating long-term value for its stakeholders,
even in times of adversity.

FOR THE NATION

KWAP MySTEP Programme 2022
MySTEP programme is an initiative launched by the
Malaysian government to provide short-term employment
and training opportunities for Malaysian citizens. The
programme aims to enhance the employability and
professional experience of its participants by offering
comprehensive benefits and training opportunities.
In 2022, KWAP successfully recruited 1,019 MySTEP
trainees, exceeded the target set by the Ministry of Finance
(MOF). The programme provided a wide range of benefits
to its participants, including medical benefits, allowances
and training opportunities. These benefits have created a This could increase the programme’s impact on
supportive environment that fosters learning and growth, employability and increase the chances of trainees finding
benefiting both the trainees and KWAP. long-term employment.
Incorporating mentorship and coaching programmes into
KWAP onboarded its first in-house MySTEP trainee on
17 May 2022 and by the end of the year there was a total the training curriculum would help to develop a closer
of 92 trainees have joined its workforce. They were placed relationship between trainees and their supervisors,
at different departments in both KWAP KL and Cyberjaya enabling them to receive valuable guidance and support
offices. Their contract of employment ranged between as and providing language and communication skills training
short as three months to as long as a year and a half. for trainees. This would equip them with the necessary
skills to communicate effectively in a globalised economy
The MySTEP programme has also helped KWAP attract and potentially expand their job opportunities beyond.
and retain talented individuals, contributing to the The government should also provide continuous support to
development of Malaysia. Furthermore, the programme’s ensure the programme’s long-term viability and success.
success has contributed to the government’s efforts to
address unemployment, ultimately benefitting the country’s KWAP’s commitment to human capital development
economy. through the MySTEP programme emphasises its efforts
to contribute to the sustainable development of the
To ensure the success of the MySTEP programme, Malaysian economy. By investing in the development of its
KWAP has implemented several enhancements including citizens, KWAP is not only improving the employability of
developing partnerships with private sector organisations to Malaysians but also helping to build a stronger and more
provide MySTEP trainees with job placement opportunities resilient economy for the future.
after completing the programme.