Talent Corporation Malaysia Bhd (TalentCorp) is set to incorporate the findings of its impact study of artificial intelligence (AI), digitalisation and green economy into MyMAHIR digital platform, enabling upskilling and reskilling of local workforce to meet industry demand, according to a press statement released by Talentcorp dated Nov 18.
MyMAHIR is a comprehensive digital platform that integrates the findings of TalentCorp's impact study to provide valuable insights into industry trends, emerging job roles, skill requirements, career pathways, and training programmes across various sectors.
A total of ten key sectors have been featured in the impact study, including Aerospace, Chemicals, Electrical & Electronics, Energy & Power, Food Manufacturing & Service, Global Business Services, ICT, Medical Devices, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, and Wholesale & Retail Trade which collectively contributed RM933 billion (60%) of Malaysia's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2023.
Additionally, 60 emerging roles have been identified, such as AI engineers, sustainability specialists, and bio-process engineers, which are pivotal to advancing Malaysia's green and digital economy.
Looking ahead, the study will expand to cover 12 additional sectors in 2025.
Thomas Mathew, Group CEO of TalentCorp, noted, "TalentCorp is working closely with industry stakeholders to ensure that Malaysian workforce remains competitive. Through MyMAHIR and other initiatives including the Critical Occupations List and MyNext, we are addressing immediate and long-term needs to equip Malaysians with skills critical to our economic and global competitiveness."
Minister of Human Resources Steven Sim announced that through the ministry's RM3 billion fund, levies, credits, scholarships, and matching grants will be offered to support workforce upskilling and reskilling. Incentives for in-demand courses, as well as special scholarships for critical skill, are also under consideration.
These aids will be made available through the MyMAHIR platform, and the upcoming Akademi KESUMA1 next year, to provide the needed resources for skill development and career advancement.
TalentCorp is an agency under the Ministry of Human Resources that drives Malaysia's talent strategy through public and private partnership to nurture and safekeep expertise needed to meet industrial demand.
- KESUMA: Kementerian Sumber Manusia (Ministry of Human Resources) ︎
