He nearly made F1, now Jazeman Jaafar is opening doors for Malaysia’s next motorsport generation

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 — Jazeman Firhan Jaafar, 33, has dedicated more than two decades to motorsport, from international racing to competing at Le Mans. Today, as the founder of Persona Energy Sdn Bhd in 2018, Jazeman is utilizing his experience to provide opportunities for Malaysian talent in the motorsport and automotive industries through the Technology Transfer Apprenticeship Programme (TTAP).

With 95 participants so far, TTAP offers hands-on experience in various aspects of motorsport, such as race cars, data, vehicle components, and engineering. After completing the seven-month program, participants often secure positions in the industry or pursue further studies. Supported by partners like Porsche, Bosch Engineering, and Yayasan Raja Muda Selangor, TTAP aims to integrate between 10 and 20 Malaysian talents into the racing industry annually, with plans to expand the program to include ASEAN talent.