SASAR
VMY26-SASAR
Making Malaysia a memorable 'Truly Asia' journey and discovery!
ANNOUNCEMENT!
Arcnet Training & Development Sdn Bhd is proud to announce that we have partnered with Asian Alliance for Advancement Sdn Bhd (collectively known as 3A-ATD) to jointly roll-out Malaysia's first national initiative to professionalise all stakeholders in the Hospitality and Tourism (HOST) industry in support of Visit Malaysia Year 2026.
This national project known as VMY26-SASAR© (Self-Accountability, Self-Advancement and Self-Regulation) is organised in alignment with Visit Malaysia 2026. The SASAR program is acknowledged by Tourism Malaysia of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) Malaysia, for supporting professional development in the tourism industry.
VMY26-SASAR© National Secretariat at Kuala Lumpur will be the coordinating centre.
About 3A & SPIDER Standard
3A, also the founder of the Advance Accreditation Authority Pte Ltd, Singapore, is the international body responsible for the development of the world's first Standard for Professionalism and Integrity Development, Empowerment and Reach (SPIDER).
The standard is implemented based on personal accreditation via the Global Depository for Professionals (GDP). To enhance the professionalism of HOST providers in Malaysia, individuals involved in HOST across all sectors will first undergo a Professional Tourism Ambassador (PTA) session before registration in the GDP for self-accountability, self-advancement, and self-regulation.
GDP will be a global single-point-of-reference to verify the professional level of HOST providers, serving as a verification portal for tourists.
Expected Outcome
The outcome that will benefit all Malaysians and the country, will be undoubtedly economic vibrance and opportunities when…
''Tourists from all over the world can now have greater peace of mind and be assured of professional hospitality, making Malaysia a memorable 'Truly Asia' journey and discovery!''
Mechanics
In making this initiative a success, 3A-ATD is pleased to invite all trainers who are interested to participate as a Visit Malaysia Year 2026 Authorised Trainer (VMY26-AT).
Program Requirements:
- • Submit up to a maximum of three (3) two-day programs for approval
- • Programs must relate to tourism and tourist handling or management
- • Examples: customer/tourist experience, communication skills, safety and security in tourism, housekeeping, hospitality, advanced defensive driving, etc.
Only Criteria:
You must be an active Accredited Trainer registered with HRDC.
Schedule
Only 1,000 Authorised Trainers will be appointed throughout Malaysia.
Interested trainers must first register for the half-day Authorised Trainers Qualifying Sessions (VMY26-ATQS) that will commence in December 2025 in six regions:
Schedule Selection
Participants can pick any ONE of the schedules below. Fee paid is not refundable if there is no show. Only one change is allowed provided that a 7-day notice is given.
| Region | Location | Date | Session - Morning | Session - Afternoon | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Code | Time | Code | |||
| Central | Kuala Lumpur | 3 Dec 2025 | 9am – 12pm | KL251203am | 2pm – 5pm | KL251203pm |
| 4 Dec 2025 | 9am – 12pm | KL251204am | 2pm – 5pm | KL251204pm | ||
| 5 Dec 2025 | 9am – 12pm | KL251205am | 2pm – 5pm | KL251205pm | ||
| Eastern | Kuantan | 10 Dec 2025 | 9am – 12pm | KUA251210am | 2pm – 5pm | KUA251210pm |
| 11 Dec 2025 | 9am – 12pm | KUA251211am | 2pm – 5pm | KUA251211pm | ||
| 12 Dec 2025 | 9am – 12pm | KUA251212am | 2pm – 5pm | KUA251212pm | ||
| Northern | Penang | 17 Dec 2025 | 9am – 12pm | PEN251217am | 2pm – 5pm | PEN251217pm |
| 18 Dec 2025 | 9am – 12pm | PEN251218am | 2pm – 5pm | PEN251218pm | ||
| 19 Dec 2025 | 9am – 12pm | PEN251219am | 2pm – 5pm | PEN251219pm | ||
| Southern | Johor Bahru | 7 Jan 2026 | 9am – 12pm | JHB260107am | 2pm – 5pm | JHB260107pm |
| 8 Jan 2026 | 9am – 12pm | JHB260108am | 2pm – 5pm | JHB260108pm | ||
| 9 Jan 2026 | 9am – 12pm | JHB260109am | 2pm – 5pm | JHB260109pm | ||
| East Malaysia 1 | Kuching | 12 Jan 2026 | 9am – 12pm | KCH260112am | 2pm – 5pm | KCH260112pm |
| 13 Jan 2026 | 9am – 12pm | KCH260113am | 2pm – 5pm | KCH260113pm | ||
| East Malaysia 2 | Kota Kinabalu | 15 Jan 2026 | 9am – 12pm | BKI260115am | 2pm – 5pm | BKI260115pm |
| 16 Jan 2026 | 9am – 12pm | BKI260116am | 2pm – 5pm | BKI260116pm | ||
Venue to be advised.
Benefits of a VMY26 Authorised Trainer
Registration fee per Authorised Trainer
Non-refundable and inclusive of:
A half-day session on SASAR© program
Certificate of Trainer for VMY26-SASAR© endorsed by Advance Accreditation Authority, Singapore
Free 1-year listing in the Global Depository for Professionals (GDP) worth USD50
Official collared shirt and lapel pin as identifiers of Professional Trainer based on SPIDER
Approval for up to three (3) programs
Assigned quota of 1,000 participants
Participants trained by the AT's will be entitled a free 6-months subscription in the Global Depository for Professionals worth USD25 and e-certificate endorsed by Tourism Malaysia and Advance Accreditation Authority, Singapore.
Partnership
3A-ATD Collaboration
Initiative
First National Program
Target
Visit Malaysia 2026
Ready to Join VMY26-SASAR©?
For more information and registration, please contact the VMY26-SASAR© National Secretariat
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