Dr Muhamad Hariz Muhamad Adnan (drhariz.com), HRD Corp certified AI trainer and Senior Lecturer at UPSI, is based at Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris in Tanjong Malim, Perak, and delivers on-site corporate AI training across the state, including Ipoh, Kampar, Seri Iskandar, Taiping and Teluk Intan. Perak employers can book HRD Corp claimable, hands-on Generative AI workshops at their own premises or as live online sessions.
Most corporate AI training in Malaysia is concentrated in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor, which means Perak companies often pay for trainers to travel north or send staff down to the Klang Valley. Having a trainer based in the state changes the logistics. This guide covers delivery options in Perak, which sectors are using AI training, and how to arrange a session. For other regions, see corporate AI training in Kuala Lumpur and Klang Valley, Penang and Johor, and Sabah and Sarawak.
Why a Perak-based AI trainer matters
Dr Hariz teaches at the Faculty of Computing and Meta-Technology at UPSI in Tanjong Malim, at the southern edge of Perak. From there, Ipoh, Kampar, Seri Iskandar and Teluk Intan are within a day trip, which keeps travel and accommodation costs down for on-site programmes and makes multi-day or split-session programmes easier to schedule. It also means follow-up clinics and return visits are practical rather than a special trip.
Where training is delivered in Perak
Ipoh and the Kinta Valley
Ipoh, the state capital, is home to many of Perak’s manufacturers, service companies, state agencies and GLC offices. On-site AI workshops can run at your office, factory training room or a hotel function room in the city.
Tanjong Malim and Slim River
Close to UPSI and to the automotive and manufacturing activity around Proton City, Tanjong Malim is the most convenient location for short-notice sessions and half-day formats.
Kampar, Batu Gajah and Seri Iskandar
These towns host universities and colleges as well as SMEs and plantation-linked businesses. Education institutions here can also combine staff AI training with academic AI literacy programmes.
Taiping, Teluk Intan and Manjung
For northern and coastal Perak, including the Manjung and Lumut area, on-site delivery can be arranged, or teams can join a live online cohort when numbers are small.
What Perak organisations use AI training for
- Manufacturing and industrial companies: drafting SOPs and work instructions, summarising quality reports, preparing supplier emails, and analysing production data with AI assistants.
- State agencies and local councils: drafting official letters and minutes in Bahasa Melayu, summarising reports and preparing public notices while following data-handling rules.
- SMEs and family businesses: marketing content, customer replies, quotations and simple data analysis without hiring specialist staff.
- Tourism and hospitality: multilingual guest messaging and promotional content for Ipoh’s food and heritage tourism and the Pangkor and Lumut area.
- Schools, colleges and universities: AI literacy for teachers and lecturers, lesson planning and assessment integrity. See AI for education in Malaysia.
Delivery formats available in Perak
| Format | Best for | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Half-day on-site workshop | Awareness and quick wins for one department | Easy to schedule around shifts |
| One or two-day on-site programme | Hands-on Generative AI and Copilot skills | Exercises built on your own documents |
| Split sessions over several weeks | Teams that cannot leave work for a full day | Practical because the trainer is in the state |
| Live online cohort | Small teams or staff spread across Perak and other states | See live online corporate AI training |
| Leadership briefing | Management deciding AI priorities and policy | Best delivered on-site |
Preparing for an on-site session in Perak
A few practical steps make on-site training run smoothly. Book a room with reliable Wi-Fi that can handle every participant using an AI tool at the same time, because factory and branch networks are often designed for a handful of users. Confirm which AI tools staff are allowed to use and test log-ins before the day. Ask each participant to bring one real task, such as a monthly report, a customer reply or an SOP that needs updating, so exercises produce something they can use the next morning. Finally, share your internal data rules in advance so examples use sanitised or public information and respect the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (PDPA). For larger programmes, a short skills survey before the session helps split participants into beginner and intermediate groups.
HRD Corp claims for Perak employers
HRD Corp rules are the same nationwide, so Perak employers registered with HRD Corp can claim approved AI training in the same way as companies in the Klang Valley. Apply for the grant before the training, keep the schedule and attendance records consistent with the application, and check which travel or venue items are allowable for your chosen scheme. For course options and claim steps, see HRD Corp Claimable AI Training Courses in Malaysia.
Language of delivery
Many Perak teams, especially state agencies and SMEs, work mainly in Bahasa Melayu. Training can be delivered in BM, English or bilingually, with prompt examples in the language staff use every day. Read more in AI training in Bahasa Melayu.
How to book AI training in Perak
Dr Muhamad Hariz Bin Muhamad Adnan is a Doctor in Artificial Intelligence, Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Computing and Meta-Technology, UPSI, and an HRD Corp certified AI trainer focused on AI-driven digital transformation in the workplace and in education. Start with a short call to agree your goals, team size, location and preferred format; you then receive an outline and quotation to support your HRD Corp application. Learn more about corporate AI training in Malaysia or contact Dr Hariz to plan a session in Perak.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Dr Hariz is a Senior Lecturer at Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) in Tanjong Malim, Perak, and an HRD Corp certified AI trainer who delivers corporate AI training across the state.
On-site sessions can be arranged in Ipoh, Tanjong Malim, Kampar, Batu Gajah, Seri Iskandar, Teluk Intan, Taiping, Manjung and other locations in Perak, subject to scheduling.
Yes, on the same conditions as anywhere in Malaysia: the employer must be registered with HRD Corp and the grant must be approved before the training starts.
Yes. Small teams, or staff spread across Perak and other states, can join a live online cohort run on Microsoft Teams, Google Meet or Zoom.
Yes. Training is available in Bahasa Melayu, English or bilingually, which suits state agencies and SMEs in Perak.
Related: Corporate AI Training in the East Coast of Malaysia (2026)
