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Barnama
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AI, Digitalisation And Green Economy: 620,000 Jobs Expected To Be Affected Within Next Five Years
ALOR GAJAH, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- A TalentCorp impact study on artificial intelligence, digitalisation, and the green economy indicates that 620,000 jobs are expected to be affected within the next three to five years. Deputy secretary-general (Operations) of the Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA), Sutekno Ahmad Belon, said that at the same time, emerging sectors such as high-tech manufacturing, smart logistics, experience-based tourism, the green economy, and healthcare services are rapidly growing, especially in Melaka and surrounding regions. 'Careers in these sectors require a combination of technical and soft skills, such as critical thinking, problem-solving, effective communication, digital literacy, and teamwork,' he said. He added that findings from the Malaysia Critical Occupations List (MyCOL) and the MyMahir impact study conducted by TalentCorp confirm that these skills will remain relevant across all industries. He was speaking at the closing ceremony of the Young Employable Students (YES!) Rock the School programme at the Dewan Canselori, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM) in Durian Tunggal today. The event was officiated by Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh, and also attended by Senior State Executive Councillor for Housing, Local Government, Drainage, Climate Change and Disaster Management Datuk Rais Yasin, Melaka Legislative Assembly Speaker Datuk Ibrahim Durum, UTeM deputy vice-chancellor (Academic and International) Prof Dr Zulkiflie Ibrahim, and Education Ministry's Technical Vocational Education and Training Division (BPLTV) director Zulkernai Fauzi. Sutekno said that to ensure young talents are prepared for industry challenges, the KESUMA is driving the National Workforce Reform through three key agendas: future job analysis, lifelong learning, and strengthening collaboration between government, industry, and schools. According to him, the YES! Rock the School programme has so far benefited over 13,000 school students and more than 500 teachers nationwide. 'Today, we gather 800 participants, consisting of students from schools and technical schools, covering various fields such as STEM, Engineering, and Commerce, along with nearly 200 educators from public universities and industries, who are sharing valuable knowledge and experiences with the students.
The Star
06-08-2025
- Business
- The Star
Concrete measures in place to address skills mismatch, Deputy HR Minister tells Parliament
KUALA LUMPUR: The government has adopted a comprehensive, multi-agency approach to address labour market imbalances, particularly skills mismatches which currently account for 35.7% of the national unemployment rate, says Datuk Seri Abdul Rahman Mohamad. The Deputy Human Resources Minister said the rate of skills-related underemployment had dropped from 37.3% in 2022 to 35.7% in the first quarter of 2025, a reduction he attributed to coordinated efforts by various ministries and agencies under the ministry. 'Among the key agencies involved are TalentCorp, the Manpower Department (JTM), the Department of Skills Development (JPK), the Social Security Organisation (PERKESO) and HRD Corp. 'These bodies play critical roles in developing a high-skilled workforce aligned with industry needs,' he told the Dewan Rakyat on Wednesday (Aug 6). He was responding to a question from Mohd Misbahul Munir Masduki (PN-Parit Buntar), who had asked about short- and long-term strategies to resolve the skills mismatch issue in the labour market. To identify industry-critical skills, Abdul Rahman said TalentCorp has published the Malaysia Critical Occupations List (MyCOL) since 2015. Starting in 2023, he said the initiative was extended to schools to expose students early to future job trends and required skills. He added that TalentCorp also conducted impact studies on artificial intelligence, the digital economy and green technology to assess their effects on Malaysia's workforce. Based on these findings, he said the digital portal and MyMAHIR Future Skills Talent Council (FSTC) were introduced. The FSTC, led by industry players, is responsible for determining training priorities and selecting suitable training centres, he added. 'As of June 2025, 66 training programmes involving 2,336 participants are underway under the FSTC initiative,' he said. Abdul Rahman also highlighted ongoing reforms to Malaysia's national occupational skills standards (NOSS), with 2,012 active standards currently available and supported by 1,619 accredited training centres nationwide. To support displaced workers, he said JTM has provided reskilling and upskilling courses, with 84,231 individuals trained in 2024 and another 48,833 participants as of June 30 this year. Meanwhile, he said PERKESO has expanded initiatives such as the MYFutureJobs job portal, Career Bridge Tool, Career Launchpad programme and Satellite Centres to improve employment services and training access. Abdul Rahman said strategic partnerships with companies and training institutes also help boost jobseekers' competencies. Additionally, he said HRD Corp's National Training Week (NTW) 2025 attracted approximately 3.5 million participants from Malaysia and Asean. 'Over 72,000 free training sessions were offered, covering artificial intelligence, coding, cybersecurity, data analytics and more, through physical, online and hybrid formats.'
