She walked away from a stable teaching career not because she had to, but because Malaysia’s future needed more builders than spectators.
What followed wasn’t luck.
It was grit, grease-stained hands, long drives across states and a belief that electronics could still change lives.
This is the rise of TCE Professionals.
When Comfort Ends, Purpose Begins
Ernie, for 16 years, was a technical educator under Malaysia’s Giatmara program teaching electronics, shaping skills, and watching something worrying unfold.
Young people were drifting away from hands-on work.
Electronics repair, PCB design, technical maintenance fields once respected were losing relevance in a TikTok-first world.
Most would complain. She made a move.
Backed by his experience as Head of the Education Bureau at PETIC (Electronic Union of TV & Electronics) and encouraged by industry leaders, she took a bold leap. With support from MARA (Majlis Amanah Rakyat) and a permit for a small repair shop, TCE Professionals was born.
Not as a classroom. As a proving ground.
Built on the Road, Not on Hype
The early days weren’t glamorous.
She travelled across Malaysia Kelantan, Perlis, Melaka hauling tools, risking equipment damage, sleeping little, teaching a lot. Every journey came with uncertainty, but also clarity.
“This is what the industry needs,” she knew.
Eventually, she planted roots in Jasin Bestari, Melaka a smart choice. Accessible. Affordable. No city chaos. Just focus.
Within a year, over 200 students walked through TCE’s doors. Not kids chasing trends but people hungry for real skills.
Beginners. Professionals. Even those earning more than her.
That’s the irony of electronics:
The people who learn it don’t chase attention. They build value.
Why TCE Professionals Hits Different
TCE doesn’t teach theory for exams. It teaches skills that pay bills.
Students train in:
- PCB repair & fabrication
- EV automotive electronics
- Inverter air-conditioning systems
- Microwave & appliance repair
- High-value diagnostics using advanced machines
No shortcuts. No sugar-coating.
Zero-knowledge students get free repeat classes.
Graduates join a private Facebook community where real talk happens pricing jobs, avoiding undercharging, building trust with customers.
This isn’t training.
It’s an industry survival school.
Training the Trainers, Not Just the Students
TCE’s influence goes far beyond individuals.
During school holidays, lecturers and instructors from ATTEC, ITBN, KBS, and other institutions come to upskill. The founder is also a JPK-certified facilitator, a TVET advisor, and a collaborator with universities and industry players.
His mission is clear:
Make electronics exciting again and profitable.
“We know young people are less interested,” she admits.
“So we have to show them what the future actually looks like.”
Social Media Didn’t Make Her Famous It Made Her Visible
What started as simple repair videos on TikTok and Facebook turned into something bigger.
Daily fixes. Honest advice. No filters.
The content spread. Invitations followed.
Competitions. Speaking gigs. National recognition.
Soon, organizations were calling her in proof that authentic knowledge always travels further than hype.
With MBOT accreditation underway and expansion plans already mapped out including dedicated zones for aircon testing and PCB prototyping, TCE is gearing up to scale nationwide in the next 3–4 years.
From Melaka to Sabah, the Mission Continues
In May, she heads to Sabah to demonstrate high-value PCB repairs work that saves customers thousands as electronic replacement costs skyrocket.
“People say PCB repair needs genius-level intelligence,” she says. “So, I ask them why not study and become one?”
That question alone has changed hundreds of lives.
Skills Over Status. Value Over Vibes.
At its core, TCE Professionals is about economic freedom. Teaching people how to:
- Repair instead of replace
- Earn instead of depend
- Build businesses, not just resumes
From RM70,000 diagnostic machines to everyday repair pricing, TCE proves one thing loud and clear:
Electronics aren’t outdated. It’s underestimated.
The Bigger Picture
In a world obsessed with quick wins and digital fame, TCE Professionals is a reminder that
real skills still matter.
That Malaysia’s future isn’t just coded, it’s soldered, repaired, tested, and rebuilt by people who chose mastery over comfort.
If you’re looking for electronics training in Malaysia, PCB repair skills, EV maintenance knowledge, or a real path into TVET success this isn’t just a story.
It’s an invitation.
Because the next generation doesn’t need more influencers. It needs more trailblazers.
