Schneider Electric Opens APAC Training Hub in Malaysia

Schneider Electric has opened a new Regional Training Centre in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, to strengthen the technical workforce across the Asia-Pacific region. The facility will train professionals working with energy management, data centres, electrical infrastructure and industrial automation. The opening also marks Schneider Electric’s 40th anniversary in Malaysia.

The centre arrives as regional investment in artificial intelligence, semiconductors and advanced manufacturing continues to expand. These industries rely on sophisticated electrical systems, reliable power distribution and skilled maintenance personnel. Schneider Electric aims to address those needs by positioning Malaysia as a regional destination for technical training.

The 18,500 sq ft facility can accommodate more than 550 participants annually. Its programmes will welcome professionals from 15 Asia-Pacific countries, including customers, partners, contractors and Schneider Electric employees. The company plans to combine classroom instruction with practical exercises using operational equipment.

Rather than focusing only on theory, participants will work with systems used in modern industrial environments. They will learn how equipment operates, interacts with other systems and responds to technical problems. This hands-on approach is intended to help participants develop skills they can apply directly to their daily responsibilities.

Training programmes cover several key technology areas: low- and medium-voltage electrical distribution systems, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) technology, power distribution and energy management, digital solutions for data centre operations, industrial automation and system integration, and equipment diagnostics, operation and maintenance.

These subjects are especially relevant for businesses managing increasingly complex technology infrastructure. Data centres, for example, require dependable power systems to maintain service availability. Engineers must understand both individual components and how they function together.

Malaysia’s expanding digital infrastructure sector has increased demand for experienced technical professionals. The country attracted more than RM95 billion in data centre and cloud infrastructure investments in the first half of 2026. Such investment creates opportunities for engineers specialising in power distribution, energy efficiency and infrastructure operations.

Schneider Electric selected Malaysia because of its strong talent base, strategic location and growing digital capabilities, according to Eugene Quah, Country President of Schneider Electric Malaysia. He emphasised the importance of developing people alongside technology investments. Industries are committing significant resources to AI, data centres, semiconductors and electrification, but their success ultimately depends on professionals who can deploy and maintain these technologies.

A modern data centre involves far more than servers, networking equipment and storage systems. Behind the computing infrastructure sits an extensive electrical environment that delivers continuous, stable power. Failures within these systems can interrupt critical services and generate substantial operational costs.

As AI workloads grow, infrastructure requirements become more demanding. High-performance computing installations can consume significant electricity while generating substantial heat. Businesses therefore need professionals who understand power management, operational efficiency and infrastructure reliability.

UPS systems illustrate why specialised training matters. These systems help maintain electricity supply during interruptions and support continuity until alternative power becomes available. Incorrect configuration or maintenance can undermine the protection businesses expect. Power distribution equipment presents similar challenges. Technicians must understand load management, equipment protection and safe operating procedures. Practical training helps bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world infrastructure responsibilities.

Schneider Electric’s programmes will expose participants to equipment and realistic operational scenarios. This should help them recognise problems and understand how different systems interact. Such knowledge becomes increasingly valuable as facilities adopt more sophisticated automation and monitoring technologies.

Malaysia’s Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Datuk Chang Lih Kang, officiated at the centre’s opening. He highlighted the importance of preparing workers for opportunities created by emerging technologies and the need for stronger links between education and industry requirements.

“To fully realize the potential of emerging technologies, we must ensure our workforce is equipped with the right skills,” he said. Chang described industry training initiatives as important bridges between education and employment. These programmes can help professionals develop the expertise demanded by Malaysia’s expanding technology sector and support the country’s ambitions within the regional digital economy.

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The launch was attended by French Ambassador to Malaysia Marc Abensour, along with industry representatives, customers and business partners. Their presence underscored the facility’s regional and international significance.

The opening coincides with Schneider Electric’s 40th anniversary in Malaysia. Over those four decades, the company has contributed to the country’s industrial and technological development and continues to support Malaysia’s energy transition. The new centre expands that relationship by investing in professional capabilities rather than focusing solely on supplying technology. It creates opportunities for knowledge sharing among engineers and technical specialists across Asia-Pacific.

French Ambassador Marc Abensour highlighted the broader relationship between France and Malaysia, describing the facility as an example of cooperation involving skills, technology and innovation, and reflecting continued participation by French companies in Malaysia’s development.

Technical talent is becoming an important consideration for companies planning major infrastructure investments. Businesses need confidence that qualified professionals can install, operate and maintain their equipment. Without sufficient expertise, even advanced technology can become difficult to manage effectively.

By hosting participants from 15 countries, the centre also creates opportunities for professional networking and technical collaboration that extend beyond individual training. For Malaysia, the opening is another indication of its growing importance within Asia-Pacific’s digital economy. The country’s expanding technology investments increasingly require specialised infrastructure knowledge, and Schneider Electric’s latest investment aims to develop the professionals needed to support that growth.