MIDA partners MTUN to develop high-skilled TVET talent
16 Oct 2024
The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) has partnered with the Malaysian Technical Universities Network (MTUN) to develop high-skilled talent through technical and vocational education and training (TVET).
In a statement today, MIDA said this is in response to the growing demand for skilled talent in Malaysia’s rapidly advancing manufacturing sector.
The partnership outlines several key focus areas, including aligning labour market supply with industry demand, developing human capital through TVET talent development programmes, and strengthening collaboration between academic institutions and industries.
It will also facilitate the transfer of knowledge from industry to academia, particularly in talent development.
MIDA chief executive officer Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid said the importance of such partnerships in ensuring Malaysia’s competitive edge in the global economy.
“This collaboration exemplifies the synergy between MIDA and institutions of higher learning.”
“By joining forces, we will cultivate a new generation of high-skilled professionals who are perfectly attuned to the evolving needs of Malaysia’s thriving industrial landscape.”
“We aim to create high-skill job opportunities and build a competitive workforce ready to drive economic transformation in line with the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 and the Madani Economy Framework,” he noted.
As part of the event, Sikh Shamsul was also conferred the title of Adjunct Professor under the CEO@Faculty programme, recognising his leadership and contribution to bridging industry and academia.
The event also featured several memorandum of understanding (MoU) exchanges between MTUN and key industry players, underscoring the collaboration’s broad impact.
Source: NST
