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The Sun
28-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
M'sia to offer free skills development courses to 5 million Asean citizens
KUALA LUMPUR: About five million Asean citizens are expected to benefit from the 65,000 free skills development courses offered by Malaysia, worth nearly RM2.5 billion, said Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong. He said this initiative, which aligns with the 2025 Asean Year of Skills, covers courses in areas such as artificial intelligence, digitalisation, green technology and leadership. He added that the courses would be offered in conjunction with National Training Week from June 14 to 21. 'The courses will be offered with the participation of top global training entities such as Microsoft, Udemy, AwanTech, Alibaba Cloud and many more, including our own Malaysian training providers. 'This is what we are bringing to the table. For the first time, we will be expanding these high-quality training opportunities beyond our own borders to our friends all over Asean. 'We aim to train throughout this one whole week to provide exposure to these high-quality skills training courses to at least five million people – citizens of Asean.' He was speaking at the Asean Human Capital Development Investment Symposium held at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre yesterday. Sim said Malaysia aims to build a meaningful partnership with other Asean countries to transform the region into the most skilled in the world. He added that the initiative aims to bridge talent gaps across member states and foster a more agile and competitive regional workforce. Sim said Malaysia would also host several other regional events – the Asean Training Market Conference in July, the Asean TVET Conference in August and the Asean Labour Ministerial Meeting Forum in October.
The Sun
28-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Malaysia launches 65,000 free skills courses for ASEAN
KUALA LUMPUR: About five million Asean citizens are expected to benefit from the 65,000 free skills development courses offered by Malaysia, worth nearly RM2.5 billion, said Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong. He said this initiative, which aligns with the 2025 Asean Year of Skills, covers courses in areas such as artificial intelligence, digitalisation, green technology and leadership. He added that the courses would be offered in conjunction with National Training Week from June 14 to 21. 'The courses will be offered with the participation of top global training entities such as Microsoft, Udemy, AwanTech, Alibaba Cloud and many more, including our own Malaysian training providers. 'This is what we are bringing to the table. For the first time, we will be expanding these high-quality training opportunities beyond our own borders to our friends all over Asean. 'We aim to train throughout this one whole week to provide exposure to these high-quality skills training courses to at least five million people – citizens of Asean.' He was speaking at the Asean Human Capital Development Investment Symposium held at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre yesterday. Sim said Malaysia aims to build a meaningful partnership with other Asean countries to transform the region into the most skilled in the world. He added that the initiative aims to bridge talent gaps across member states and foster a more agile and competitive regional workforce. Sim said Malaysia would also host several other regional events – the Asean Training Market Conference in July, the Asean TVET Conference in August and the Asean Labour Ministerial Meeting Forum in October.
The Star
22-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Bridging talent through Asean Year of Skills 2025
Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong delivering his speech at the Asean Skills Forum 2024, a discussion platform in preparation for the AYOS 2025. THE commencement of the Asean Year of Skills (AYOS) 2025 marks a significant milestone in regional human capital development under Malaysia's Asean Chairmanship for 2025. This year-long initiative, led by the Human Resources Ministry (Kesuma) through the Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp), aims to unlock the full potential of the Asean workforce and propel regional talent development to new heights. Themed 'Bridging Talent, Building Asean', AYOS 2025 seeks to address the skills gap and foster regional talent development through collaboration among Asean member states. Launched on April 14 at the Connexion Conference & Event Centre (Nexus), Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur, AYOS 2025 harnesses Asean's greatest strength—its diverse and dynamic workforce. The initiative underscores the importance of collective action among member states to tackle regional inequalities, unlock youth potential and enhance workforce resilience. It is driven by five key objectives: bridging skills gaps across member states; promoting talent mobility to enhance workforce agility; ensuring inclusive growth that uplifts all communities; strengthening regional collaboration for shared prosperity; and enhancing public-private partnerships to future-proof the workforce. AYOS 2025 is organised in collaboration with the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and supported by the Asean Secretariat (ASEC), both of which have been instrumental from the inception of the initiative. Their contributions of expertise, resources and strategic guidance have been vital in shaping the objectives and implementation of AYOS 2025. At the national level, each Asean member state is supported by dedicated national coordinators and ambassadors who act as the primary liaisons within their countries. These coordinators and ambassadors play a pivotal role in promoting and coordinating both regional programmes and national activities aligned with AYOS 2025's goals. They engage key stakeholders, champion human capital development initiatives and represent their countries in regional discussions, ensuring cohesive and impactful implementation across Asean. Seven flagship events to drive skills growth AYOS 2025 features seven flagship events aimed at fostering collaboration, knowledge-sharing and innovation across the region: > the Asean Human Capital Development Investment Symposium (AHCDIS) > the National Training Week (NTW) – a nationwide celebration of skills and learning. > the Asean Training Market Conference (ATMC) – focuses on regional skills exchange and industry collaboration. > the Asean TVET Conference – highlights technical and vocational education and training initiatives. > the National Human Capital Conference & Exhibition (NHCCE) 2025 – Malaysia's premier gathering for talent development and human capital innovation. > the Global Skills Forum (GSF) – an international platform for skills exchange and collaboration. > the Asean Forum of Manpower Ministers for Human Capital Development (AFMM-HCD) – a high-level dialogue on workforce policy and strategy. The first flagship event, AHCDIS, will take place from May 27 to 28 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), Kuala Lumpur. The event provides a platform for policymakers, industry associations and experts to explore innovative skills financing solutions, while showcasing development funds, effective models and best practices that can be adapted to promote inclusive access to skills opportunities across the region. Find out more about AYOS 2025, AHCDIS and all its flagship events through its official portal here.
New Straits Times
22-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Malaysia leads regional push for agile, resilient workforce
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is spearheading a regional effort to build a more agile and resilient workforce across Southeast Asia through the newly launched Asean Year of Skills (Ayos) 2025. The year-long programme, led by the Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp) under the Human Resources Ministry (Kesuma), aims to bridge skills gaps, promote talent mobility, and future-proof the Asean labour market through regional collaboration. Themed 'Bridging Talent, Building Asean', Ayos 2025 brings together all 10 Asean member states to drive human capital development through inclusive growth, regional knowledge-sharing, and stronger public-private partnerships. According to HRD Corp, the initiative harnesses Asean's greatest strength, its diverse and dynamic workforce. "The initiative underscores the importance of collective action among member states to address regional inequalities, unlock youth potential, and enhance workforce resilience," it said in a statement today. Launched on April 14 in Kuala Lumpur, the initiative is supported by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the Asean Secretariat (Asec), which have provided strategic guidance and resources since its inception. HRD Corp said each Asean country is supported by national coordinators and ambassadors who will promote and coordinate both regional programmes and domestic activities aligned with the goals of Ayos 2025. "This includes engaging key stakeholders, championing human capital development initiatives, and representing their countries in regional discussions - ensuring cohesive and impactful implementation across Asean." Seven flagship events will be held throughout the year. These include the Asean Human Capital Development Investment Symposium (AHCDIS), National Training Week (NTW), Asean Training Market Conference (ATMC), Asean TVET Conference, National Human Capital Conference & Exhibition (NHCCE), Global Skills Forum (GSF), and the Asean Forum of Manpower Ministers for Human Capital Development (AFMM-HCD). The first event, AHCDIS, will take place on May 27 and 28 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (Mitec). It will serve as a platform for policymakers, industry players, and experts to explore innovative skills financing models and showcase regional best practices.
