KUALA LUMPUR: Efforts to supply extra local talent needs to be supported not solely by the high-tech industry but additionally intensified throughout varied sectors to make sure the nation’s financial progress, mentioned Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
During an official go to to a number of electrical and digital (E&E) and semiconductor amenities in Penang at this time, the minister famous that these firms have been actively supporting the development of science, know-how, engineering and arithmetic talent, in addition to technical and vocational schooling and coaching.
“We purpose for varied industries to support these efforts to spice up Malaysia’s industrial sector,“ he mentioned after the go to, emphasising that nurturing talent is a nationwide accountability.
Earlier, Tengku Zafrul visited Motorola Solutions, Abbott Medical Devices, Pentamaster and UWC Bhd amenities.
He mentioned there’s a want for the industry to be extra proactive in elevating consciousness in regards to the quite a few job alternatives within the high-tech sector.
“For instance, by way of the National Semiconductor Strategy (NSS), we’re concentrating on 60,000 expert staff in know-how and engineering to draw high-quality investments that create high-income jobs,“ he mentioned.
During the go to, Tengku Zafrul noticed the businesses’ progress in supporting the New Industrial Master Plan and their readiness to attain the NSS targets.
The NSS, launched final month, focuses on sectors together with E&E, with Penang because the hub for the nation’s semiconductor industry.
