Malaysian Software Testing Board (MSTB Official)

Malaysian Software Testing Board (MSTB Official) mstb.org Unlike some other professional certification, there is no requirement to renew oneโ€™s certification as it is for a life time.

Advancing software quality assurance across Southeast Asia through professional development, internationally recognised certifications, and industry conferences. Malaysian Software Testing Board (MSTB) is a national body representing the industry interests in promoting Software Quality Assurance (SQA) and software testing as core competencies in the development of IT-dependent quality products and services. As a member of the International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB), MSTB regulates the accreditation and certification processes for Malaysia. The certification programs offered by ISTQB syllabus are built upon the best practices and collective testing knowledge contributed by the testing practitioners worldwide. Certifications offered by MSTB are Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) and Certified Tester Advanced Level (CTAL) that are recognised in all member countries of ISTQB. MSTB also offers the Certified Professional in Requirements Engineering (CPRE) through its partnership with the International Requirements Engineering Board (IREB), that provides the core syllabi and guidelines for accreditation and examination in requirements engineering. MSTB is also a member of the Asian Software Testing Alliance (ASTA), a regional alliance comprised of member countries of ISTQB. The regional headquarters for ASTA is based in Malaysia with MSTB functioning as its secretariat.

Photo dump 8/10: back to 22 August at Cinema MMU for TDC 2.0 finals day. Ten university teams, a presentation order draw...
10/10/2026

Photo dump 8/10: back to 22 August at Cinema MMU for TDC 2.0 finals day. Ten university teams, a presentation order drawn that morning, 25 minutes each on stage and questions from industry judges.

Next up: the judges.

Photo dump 10/10, and that's a wrap. A medal for every participant, presented by our guest of honour, YBhg. Datuk Ts. Dr...
10/10/2026

Photo dump 10/10, and that's a wrap. A medal for every participant, presented by our guest of honour, YBhg. Datuk Ts. Dr. Mohd Nor Azman bin Hassan of the Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE), then one last photo with everyone in it.

Congratulations to all ten teams of TDC 2.0, and to our top three: Shift 2 T.Left, TestXcel and Young & Broke.
Both albums are on the MSTB website.

Photo dump 9/10: the TDC 2.0 judges had two jobs. First they questioned every team after its presentation (no easy mode)...
10/10/2026

Photo dump 9/10: the TDC 2.0 judges had two jobs. First they questioned every team after its presentation (no easy mode). Then head judge Amiruddin Jaafar Sidek led a knowledge sharing session on what they had been looking for.

Thank you to our panel, Amiruddin Jaafar Sidek, Mohd Khaizul Azhar, Hilda Zainal and Aimullah Hasbullah, for their Saturday.
Last one next: medals and the group photo.

Could you find the bugs in an app you have never seen, in three hours?The Malaysia Testing Cup 2026 is a free online bug...
10/10/2026

Could you find the bugs in an app you have never seen, in three hours?

The Malaysia Testing Cup 2026 is a free online bug hunt on Saturday 14 November 2026, 10:00 amโ€“1:00 pm. Enter solo or as a pair. Everyone takes home a certificate and digital badge, and the ten highest-ranked go on to represent Malaysia at Worldโ€™s Best Tester.

Register by 11:59 pm, Friday 30 October 2026 on our website.

Last call! Registration for our free MSTB Insights webinar with Dr Naveen Kumar closes tomorrow.๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ก๐—ฒ๐˜…๐˜ ๐—™๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐—ฆ๐—ผ๐—ณ...
05/10/2026

Last call! Registration for our free MSTB Insights webinar with Dr Naveen Kumar closes tomorrow.

๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ก๐—ฒ๐˜…๐˜ ๐—™๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐—ฆ๐—ผ๐—ณ๐˜๐˜„๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ง๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด: ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฅ๐—ผ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—”๐—œ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ค๐˜‚๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜๐˜‚๐—บ ๐—–๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐˜‚๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด
One hour on how AI and quantum computing could shape the way software is tested, with time for your questions.

Wednesday 7 October 2026, 10:00 am to 11:00am, online.


AI is already part of how many of us test software. Quantum computing could be next,and it may change the kind of system...
02/10/2026

AI is already part of how many of us test software. Quantum computing could be next,and it may change the kind of systems we are asked to validate.

In a MSTB Insights webinar, Dr Naveen Kumar of the University of Oklahoma looks at both, side by side:

The Next Frontier in Software Testing: The Role of AI and Quantum Computing
Wednesday 7 October 2026, 10:00 am to 11:00 am, online.


Photo dump 7/10: breaks, booths, backdrop photos, and a tote and a T-shirt to take home. The other half of SOFTECAsia 20...
02/10/2026

Photo dump 7/10: breaks, booths, backdrop photos, and a tote and a T-shirt to take home. The other half of SOFTECAsia 2026, and honestly just as good. Thank you to every delegate who stopped to talk, trade notes and pose.

SOFTECAsia 2027 is locked in: 7โ€“8 September 2027 at KLCC. Register your interest on the MSTB website.
Next up: TDC 2.0 finals day.

MSTB Insights | Signature Series presents a free onlinewebinar with Dr Naveen Kumar, Executive Director ofthe Center for...
01/10/2026

MSTB Insights | Signature Series presents a free online
webinar with Dr Naveen Kumar, Executive Director of
the Center for AI in Business at the University of
Oklahoma.

๐“๐ก๐ž ๐๐ž๐ฑ๐ญ ๐…๐ซ๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐ž๐ซ ๐ข๐ง ๐’๐จ๐Ÿ๐ญ๐ฐ๐š๐ซ๐ž ๐“๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ : ๐“๐ก๐ž ๐‘๐จ๐ฅ๐ž ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐€๐ˆ
๐š๐ง๐ ๐๐ฎ๐š๐ง๐ญ๐ฎ๐ฆ ๐‚๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ 

How is AI changing the way testers work today, and what
could quantum computing change next? Join us for the
talk and bring your questions for the Q&A.


1.5 million ISTQB exams sat worldwide ๐ŸŒ and counting.The 2025 data tells a clear story: as automation takes over routine...
28/09/2026

1.5 million ISTQB exams sat worldwide ๐ŸŒ and counting.

The 2025 data tells a clear story: as automation takes over routine checks, testers are moving up into AI testing, automation strategy and specialist quality. AI Testing certifications alone grew 86% in a single year.

The profession isn't shrinking. It's levelling up. Where are you taking your testing skills next?

We're heading to Penang! ๐ŸŒ‰MSTB will be exhibiting at the Penang Digitalisation-AI Conference & Exhibition (PDX 2026).๐Ÿ“… 1...
28/09/2026

We're heading to Penang! ๐ŸŒ‰
MSTB will be exhibiting at the Penang Digitalisation-AI Conference & Exhibition (PDX 2026).

๐Ÿ“… 15 & 16 July 2026
๐Ÿ“ Setia SPICE Convention Centre, Bayan Lepas

If you're building a tech career or a quality team, come say hello and find out how ISTQB certification can take you further. See you there?

Address

G-03A-5, Setiawalk, Persiaran Wawasan, Pusat Bandar Puchong Puchong
Puchong
47160

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 18:00
Thursday 09:00 - 18:00
Friday 09:00 - 18:00

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