National Training Week to boost workforce skills
KUCHING: Sarawak will host the National Training Week 2024 (NTW 2024) in June to boost the skill levels of the state’s workforce. Federal Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong said the initiative, which is part of the government’s broader efforts to strengthen the economy will offer a range of free training courses to Malaysians […]
IPTs told to produce graduates based on needs of industry
KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Higher Education (KPT) wants institutions of higher education (IPTs) to look at the fields of electrical and electronics (E&E) and artificial intelligence (AI) to meet the needs of industry in the country. Its minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir said there is a high demand in these fields, which […]
Collaborate with industries in developing skilled workforce
KUCHING: Higher learning institutions should consider collaborating with relevant industries towards developing skilled and innovative workforce. Executive director of Sarawak Skills Group of Learning Institutions Hallman Sabri said that collaboration aligns with the broader state agenda, linking Sarawak’s development goals with the vibrancy of a skilled workforce and dynamic industries. “The significance of our collaboration […]
UTS’ zero-fee foundation programme to help produce skilled workforce
SIBU: The initiative by University of Technology Sarawak (UTS) to offer a zero-fee foundation programme supports Sarawak’s plans to offer free tertiary education to all Sarawakian students by 2026, said vice-chancellor Professor Datuk Dr Khairuddin Abdul Hamid. The zero-fee foundation programme actually started two years ago. “This initiative aligns with Sarawak’s vision for 2030, propelling […]
Skilled Bumiputera workforce rising
KUCHING: The federal government is taking steps to empower the Bumiputera workforce and improve their lives, according to Deputy Minister of Economy, Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib. During the Document Exchange Ceremony for the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Bumiputera Education Leadership Foundation (YPPB) and Collaborating Partners in Sarawak at TEGAS Digital Village today, Hanifah […]
Dhaka prepared to supply skilled labour for S’wak’s devt agenda
KUCHING: Bangladesh is ready to supply skilled workers to Sarawak. The High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Malaysia MD Golam Sarwar said the Sarawak government is open to hiring workers from Bangladesh to support the state’s ongoing development agenda state. “The Sarawak government has assured us of their support in all forms of cooperation, particularly in […]
Setting of minimum wage requires various inputs
By Lucia Terey Anak John KUALA LUMPUR: The minimum wage should be set based on various aspects, including the job sector, academic qualifications, experience and skills of workers to give justice to all parties, according to the leaders of the country’s two main trade unions. National Association of Skilled Workers secretary-general Mohammad Rizan Hassan said […]
MoU paves way for skilled workers in industry
KUCHING: Capacity building programmes for skilled construction personnel and enhancements in the adoption of best construction practices are on the cards for Sarawak. This will be made possible through a collaboration between Sarawak Energy Berhad (Sarawak Energy) and Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) Malaysia. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on this was signed between the […]
Prepare for challenges of tomorrow, school-leavers advised
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Secondary school-leavers in the Kota Samarahan constituency are advised to equip themselves with skills outside the scope of academic studies. In a Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas) report, Datuk Rubiah Wang stressed that they needed to master effective public communication, the usage of the latest applications and devices as well as various other […]
Build up Sarawak’s own skilled workforce
SEBUYAU: Contractors are advised to train the local technical manpower so that Sarawak will have its own skilled workforce in the long run, said Infrastructure and Port Development Assistant Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi. He added that the current major projects which are ongoing in the state are an opportunity to train and utilise the local […]
