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| Malaysian Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Chang Lih Kang. (Source: BERNAMApix) |
Malaysia's Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Chang Lih Kang said that according to government analysis, more than 30% of jobs in Malaysia will be affected by artificial intelligence (AI) in the next 10 years, with key sectors such as manufacturing, services and information technology expected to undergo significant transformation.
Speaking to reporters, Mr. Chang said statistics show that more than 600,000 workers have to undergo vocational retraining within 3-5 years to adapt to the increasingly competitive job market.
It is estimated that Malaysia will need an additional 500,000 skilled workers by 2030 to meet the demands of the technology and engineering sectors. These figures highlight the urgent need to develop an effective training and certification ecosystem.
Therefore, Malaysia’s workforce must be prepared to face these changes as reskilling and upskilling processes become critical, especially in the technology and engineering sectors, so that Malaysia can remain globally competitive and meet the growing demands of the industry.
To do this, the government is actively ensuring that the courses and training programmes offered are aligned with international standards and the needs of Industry 4.0. This includes courses in cybersecurity, intelligent systems management and data analytics.
In an effort to boost the country’s competitiveness, Mr Chang said the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, through the Professional Development Accreditation Board (MBOT), is tasked with developing initiatives to bridge the skills gap among workers and enhance the capabilities of the local talent pool.
To this end, MBOT has established the Technology and Engineering Professional Development Council (TPDC) to develop a comprehensive quality assurance and accreditation framework for short-term courses in the fields of technology and engineering, while addressing the growing industry demand for a highly skilled workforce.
Meanwhile, MBOT Chairman, Professor Dr. Siti Hamisah Tapsir said that MBOT was established to achieve the goals stated in the National Science, Technology and Innovation Policy 2021-2030, adding that one of the main drivers of this policy is the effort to improve the efficiency and professionalism of human resources in the fields of technology and innovation.
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