First one-stop labour centre in Sabah to streamline employment and skills services

Borneo Post

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Sim (fourth left), Phoong (third right) and guests at the HRD Corp's Sabah office.
KOTA KINABALU (Aug 4): The Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA), in collaboration with Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp), today launched KESUMA Sabah State One-Stop Labour Centre and the HRD Corp Sabah Office at Sutera Avenue, Kota Kinabalu.
The launch was officiated by the Minister of Human Resources, Steven Sim Chee Keong.
The newly launched KESUMA Sabah State One-Stop Labour Centre brings together key labour-related services under one roof to enhance public access to employment, skills, safety and social protection services.
This is the first one-stop centre of its kind launched in the state of Sabah, marking a significant milestone in the ministry's efforts to integrate and streamline labour services across the country.
Departments and agencies operating at the KESUMA Sabah State One-Stop Labour Centre include: Department of Labour (JTK) Sabah; Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) Sabah;
Department of Industrial Relations (JPP) Sabah; Department of Trade Union Affairs (JHEKS) Sabah; Industrial Court of Sabah; Department of Skills Development (JPK) Sabah; Industrial Training Institute (ILP) Kota Kinabalu; Advanced Technology Training Centre (ADTEC) JTM Sandakan; Social Security Organisation (SOCSO) Sabah; National Institute of Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH) Sabah; Skills Development Fund Corporation (PTPK); HRD Corp Sabah.
Located on Level 1 of Block A, Sutera Avenue, KESUMA Sabah State One-Stop Labour Centre aims to simplify processes for workers and employers in Sabah by streamlining functions such as job matching, training applications, union matters, workplace safety consultation and legal dispute resolution.
This is expected to improve coordination across agencies, empower local talent and support the broader Sabah Maju Jaya and Malaysia MADANI agendas through inclusive and integrated human capital development.
The HRD Corp Sabah Office is now fully equipped with a range of facilities, which include training rooms and seminar halls, to support learning, upskilling and professional growth for the people of Sabah.
As part of the programme, invited guests toured the facility.
'The launch of the KESUMA Sabah State One-Stop Labour Centre and the HRD Corp Sabah Office reflects KESUMA's new approach in bringing our services closer to the people. Guided by the 'no wrong door policy', all matters related to workers, labour issues, training and social protection are now available under one roof,' said Sim in his speech.
He added that this pilot initiative is expected to be expanded nationwide, as part of KESUMA's broader restructuring efforts to ensure more efficient, inclusive and people-friendly services.
'Through HRD Corp, employers can now utilise their training levy not only to enhance the skills of their workforce, but also to upgrade training infrastructure and hire apprentices,' Sim added.
Meanwhile, in his speech, Chief Executive of HRD Corp, Dr Syed Alwi bin Mohamed Sultan stated that the relocation of HRD Corp's office to the new location is a strategic move to further strengthen HRD Corp's presence and services in Sabah, while bringing human capital development efforts closer to the local community.
'HRD Corp will continue its commitment to expanding opportunities for collaboration with strategic partners to ensure more people in Sabah, especially vulnerable groups can benefit from relevant and high-impact training opportunities,' he said.
Also present at the event were the Minister of Industrial Development and Entrepreneurship, Sabah, Datuk Phoong Jin Zhe; Secretary General of KESUMA, Datuk Azman bin Mohd Yusof; Deputy Chairman of the Board of HRD Corp, Ahsim bin Haji Jamat; and HRD Corp's Board Member, Dato' Soon Lip Chee. Previous Article Over 60,000 union members in Sabah Next Article Sabah focuses on developing human capital, strengthening TVET