Talent Corporation Malaysia Berhad (TalentCorp), the Ministry of Human Resources’ strategic think tank, has released a pioneering study on the Impact of Artificial Intelligence (Al), Digital, and the Green Economy on the Malaysian Workforce.
Aligned with YAB Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s vision to elevate Malaysia into the global top 20 for AI, the study analyses the transformation of industries, emerging job roles, and essential skills for Malaysia's future talent. It covers 10 key sectors—including Aerospace, Chemicals, Electrical & Electronics, Energy & Power, Food Manufacturing and Services, Global Business Services, ICT, Medical Devices, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, and Wholesale and Retail Trade — that together generated RM933 billion, or 60% of Malaysia’s GDP in 2023.
Speaking at the launch event, Minister of KESUMA YB Steven Sim Chee Keong emphasised the study's transformative potential, stating, "The study by TalentCorp highlights immense opportunities for Malaysian workers as Automation, digitalisation, and the green economy transform industries. By identifying critical skills and emerging roles, we empower Malaysians to adapt and lead globally, driving sustainable growth and resilience in our workforce."
Central to these efforts is MyMAHIR, a comprehensive digital platform designed to equip Malaysian talent with future-ready skills. By integrating the findings of TalentCorp's Impact Study, MyMAHIR provides valuable insights into industry trends, emerging job roles, skill requirements, career pathways, and training programmes across various sectors. Acting as a centralised resource with a detailed skills taxonomy, it empowers policymakers, employers, professionals and students with tools to navigate industry changes and seize new opportunities.
Thomas Mathew, Group CEO of TalentCorp, emphasised the agency's proactive role, "TalentCorp is working closely with industry stakeholders to ensure the Malaysian workforce remains adaptable. Through MyMAHIR and our initiatives including the Critical Occupations List and MyNext, we address immediate and long-term needs, equipping Malaysians with skills critical to our economic and global competitiveness."
Driving Workforce Resilience
The study identifies 60 emerging roles, such as Al engineers, sustainability specialists, and bio-process engineers, which are pivotal to advancing Malaysia's green and digital economy.
To support workforce upskilling and reskilling, YB Steven Sim announced that the ministry will offer support through levies, credits, scholarships, and matching grants through KESUMA's RM3 billion fund. Incentives for in-demand courses, such as scholarships for critical skills, are also under consideration.
These will be made available through the MyMAHIR platform, and the upcoming Akademi
KESUMA is to be introduced next year, to provide comprehensive resources for skill development and career advancement.
Looking ahead, Phase 2 of the study will expand to cover 12 additional sectors in 2025, reinforcing TalentCorp's commitment to equipping the nation's workforce with the skills needed to thrive in an evolving economy.
As Malaysia progresses towards a green and digital economy, TalentCorp's initiatives ensure the workforce is not only employable but capable of driving innovation and global leadership, paving the way for a sustainable future.
The launch event was also attended by the Minister of Digital, YB Gobind Singh Deo; Deputy Minister of Higher Education, YB Datuk Ts. Mustapha Sakmud; Secretary General of KESUMA, Datuk Azman Bin Mohd Yusof; Secretary General of the Ministry of Digital, Mr. Fabian Bigar, and TalentCorp's Chairperson, YB Wong Shu Qi.
For more information about TalentCorp's Impact Study, findings from the 10 sectors and MyMAHIR platform, please visit www.mymahir.my.
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