Malaysia targets 300,000 high-skilled job opportunities by 2025

DNHN - A total of 300,000 highly skilled job opportunities in high-impact sectors such as electrical and electronics (E&E), automotive, chemicals and advanced materials, as well as life sciences and medical technology economy, for Malaysian youth created by 2025.

Photo: International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali (Photo: Bernama).
Photo: International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali (Photo: Bernama)..

Malaysian Minister of International Trade and Industry Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali said that this year alone, a total of 20,000 similar job openings will be created through the Academy in Factory (AiF) program.

To ensure that foreign investors continue to see Malaysia as an investment destination, the Malaysian Ministry of Industry and International Trade has a responsibility to provide high-tech and skilled talent.

This is consistent with an emphasis on the country's workforce upskilling and re-skilling or upskilling in line with the 4th Industrial Revolution, which is expected to boost productivity to 30% in all sectors by 2030.

AiF Program is an initiative of Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC) to address the labour shortage and develop high-skilled talent among local tour to build a workforce ready for the future

Mr. Azmin said that Malaysia is motowardwards a productive country and therefore, the local workforce needs to be prepared with the right high skills to meet the needs of the industry.

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