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The Sun
29-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Melaka youths encouraged to venture into O&G's scaffolding sector
ALOR GAJAH: The Zero to Hero Programme encourages Melaka youths to venture into the scaffolding sector within the oil and gas industry to meet the industry's needs, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh. He said this aligns with projections that Malaysia's oil and gas industry will continue to grow at an annual rate of 1.4 per cent until 2030, with a targeted 25 per cent increase in workforce demand each year. 'It is a platform for transformation that provides opportunities for Melaka youths to be equipped with relevant, competent and recognised contributing to the state's economic growth. 'We hope that the state government's initiative through the Melaka Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Council with an allocation of RM120,000 will benefit the 30 selected youths, who are guaranteed job placement upon completing their training,' he said. He spoke to reporters after today's launch of the Zero to Hero Programme for the Oil and Gas Scaffolding Job Placement at HRSB Holdings Sdn Bhd, Masjid Tanah, here. State Investment, Industries and TVET Development Committee deputy chairman Khaidirah Abu Zahar and HRSB Holdings Sdn Bhd president Datuk Mohd Faizal Mohd Hassim were also present. Meanwhile, Ab Rauf noted that the state government is ready to forge close cooperation with industry players to produce a workforce that meets the industry's needs, as part of its efforts to become a national TVET hub. He stated that it is evident through the collaboration between the Melaka TVET Council and HRSB Holdings Sdn Bhd, via its subsidiary Blitz Training & Consultancy, which has played a key role in delivering quality technical training since 2014. 'As of 2025, a total of 14,000 workers in the scaffolding sector have been successfully trained,' he said. Khaidirah said the two-week training, valued at RM4,00 per person, includes accommodation and meals, adding that this opportunity is open to youths regardless of gender. 'Its impact is significant in creating opportunities for these youths to secure employment or become self-employed, as the market in this field is vast and consistently available,' she added.
The Sun
29-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Melaka's zero to hero targets oil & gas scaffolding
ALOR GAJAH: The Zero to Hero Programme encourages Melaka youths to venture into the scaffolding sector within the oil and gas industry to meet the industry's needs, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh. He said this aligns with projections that Malaysia's oil and gas industry will continue to grow at an annual rate of 1.4 per cent until 2030, with a targeted 25 per cent increase in workforce demand each year. 'It is a platform for transformation that provides opportunities for Melaka youths to be equipped with relevant, competent and recognised contributing to the state's economic growth. 'We hope that the state government's initiative through the Melaka Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Council with an allocation of RM120,000 will benefit the 30 selected youths, who are guaranteed job placement upon completing their training,' he said. He spoke to reporters after today's launch of the Zero to Hero Programme for the Oil and Gas Scaffolding Job Placement at HRSB Holdings Sdn Bhd, Masjid Tanah, here. State Investment, Industries and TVET Development Committee deputy chairman Khaidirah Abu Zahar and HRSB Holdings Sdn Bhd president Datuk Mohd Faizal Mohd Hassim were also present. Meanwhile, Ab Rauf noted that the state government is ready to forge close cooperation with industry players to produce a workforce that meets the industry's needs, as part of its efforts to become a national TVET hub. He stated that it is evident through the collaboration between the Melaka TVET Council and HRSB Holdings Sdn Bhd, via its subsidiary Blitz Training & Consultancy, which has played a key role in delivering quality technical training since 2014. 'As of 2025, a total of 14,000 workers in the scaffolding sector have been successfully trained,' he said. Khaidirah said the two-week training, valued at RM4,00 per person, includes accommodation and meals, adding that this opportunity is open to youths regardless of gender. 'Its impact is significant in creating opportunities for these youths to secure employment or become self-employed, as the market in this field is vast and consistently available,' she added.
New Straits Times
19-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Sabah launches TVET Council to boost skills training
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah has launched a Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Council to boost youth development through industry-aligned training. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said the move would position the state as a hub of skilled labour. TVET, he added, was also a key driver in the state's development goals under Sabah Maju Jaya 2.0 and aligned with national strategic plans, such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 2030), the New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP 2030) and the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR). Hajiji said the ongoing technological revolution, including artificial intelligence (AI), meant that the younger generation had equip themselves with new, adaptive and innovation-oriented skills. "The world of work is changing. If Sabah's youth is not equipped with relevant skills, we will fall behind. "TVET is the best platform for developing a highly skilled workforce that will drive our state's progress," he said during the launch of the council at a hotel here. His speech was read by Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Shahelmey Yahya. Hajiji said the council was not just an administrative body, but a strategic platform that united government agencies, training institutions, industry sectors and key TVET players within a well-organised and inclusive ecosystem. "The council will also serve as a policy coordinator, a driver for skill training direction and a strategic link for development funding applications from the federal government. "It also supports the youth empowerment agenda and the employability of graduates, while enhancing recognition and certification of skills at the state level. "I urge the youth of Sabah not to hesitate in joining the TVET field. "Now is the time to change the perception and see TVET as a smart choice that opens doors to becoming professionals, entrepreneurs and innovators," he said, adding that there were 160 TVET institutions in the state.
The Sun
26-04-2025
- Business
- The Sun
National TVET Council channels RM1 million to Unisel to strengthen TVET courses
BAGAN DATUK: The National Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Council has channelled RM1 million to Universiti Selangor (Unisel) to implement TVET-related courses aligned with current market demands. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the TVET courses offered at the university also promise attractive starting salaries, contributing to an improved standard of living for TVET graduates. 'Although the government has set the minimum wage at RM1,700, insya-Allah, TVET graduates, especially those from Unisel, will be able to earn a minimum salary of RM3,000, provided their courses align with current market demands,' he said. 'As chairman of the National TVET Council, I am confident that the six institutions under the Malaysian Technical University Network (MTUN) will continue to collaborate with industry players, to ensure that the courses offered are closely aligned with market demands,' he said. He said this in his speech at the Bagan Datuk Raya Carnival, held in conjunction with the Unisel Malaysia MADANI Tour, organised in collaboration with the Bagan Datuk parliamentary office at the Bagan Datuk Waterfront, here, today. Also present were Unisel's vice president and deputy vice chancellor (Student Development and Community Engagement), Associate Professor Dr Hamdan Mohd Salleh. Earlier, Ahmad Zahid, who is also the Minister of Rural and Regional Development, officiated the Rural Transformation Initiative (INTRADE) Submodule, involving 119 Administrative and Diplomatic Officer (PTD) cadets, at the Dewan Armada Utama, Politeknik Bagan Datuk. The programme is one of the initiatives under the Postgraduate Diploma in Public Management (DPA) programme, organised by the National Institute of Public Administration (INTAN) for the 2024/2025 session. According to the Public Service Department, the programme reflects the MADANI Government's commitment to empowering the people, through rural development initiatives rooted in the values of well-being, with a focus on balancing physical and social development.
The Sun
26-04-2025
- Business
- The Sun
National TVET Council channels RM1 million to Unisel
BAGAN DATUK: The National Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Council has channelled RM1 million to Universiti Selangor (Unisel) to implement TVET-related courses aligned with current market demands. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the TVET courses offered at the university also promise attractive starting salaries, contributing to an improved standard of living for TVET graduates. 'Although the government has set the minimum wage at RM1,700, insya-Allah, TVET graduates, especially those from Unisel, will be able to earn a minimum salary of RM3,000, provided their courses align with current market demands,' he said. 'As chairman of the National TVET Council, I am confident that the six institutions under the Malaysian Technical University Network (MTUN) will continue to collaborate with industry players, to ensure that the courses offered are closely aligned with market demands,' he said. He said this in his speech at the Bagan Datuk Raya Carnival, held in conjunction with the Unisel Malaysia MADANI Tour, organised in collaboration with the Bagan Datuk parliamentary office at the Bagan Datuk Waterfront, here, today. Also present were Unisel's vice president and deputy vice chancellor (Student Development and Community Engagement), Associate Professor Dr Hamdan Mohd Salleh. Earlier, Ahmad Zahid, who is also the Minister of Rural and Regional Development, officiated the Rural Transformation Initiative (INTRADE) Submodule, involving 119 Administrative and Diplomatic Officer (PTD) cadets, at the Dewan Armada Utama, Politeknik Bagan Datuk. The programme is one of the initiatives under the Postgraduate Diploma in Public Management (DPA) programme, organised by the National Institute of Public Administration (INTAN) for the 2024/2025 session. According to the Public Service Department, the programme reflects the MADANI Government's commitment to empowering the people, through rural development initiatives rooted in the values of well-being, with a focus on balancing physical and social development.
