Human Resource Development

Human capital development is a key factor in stimulating and creating a sustainable economic growth. High skilled workforce readiness is crucial to support the economic transition to a knowledge, technology and innovation intensive activities. In achieving the country’s aspiration, key policies are developed consisting of four (4) main focus areas as follow:-

1. Improving labour market efficiency to accelerate economic growth

1.1 Improving labour productivity and wages through the shift to high skilled jobs

Existing industries will be encouraged to move up the value chain by investing in high value added activities that require skilled workers
Implementing Productivity-Linked Wage System (PLWS)
Reducing wage gaps to improve equity (increasing the compensation of employees to GDP)

1.2 Enhancing labour market operations to maximise efficiency and effectiveness

Enhancing labour market information to enable better decision-making process
Addressing labour market issues such as job mismatch, unemployment and raising female participation to increase inclusiveness
Enhancing legislation to meet labour market requirements to stay relevant and meet labour market demand

1.3. Improving management of foreign workers

One Stop Centre (OSC)
‘Strict Liability’ – Employers have full responsibilities on recruitment process and foreign workers well-being

2. Transforming TVET to meet industry demand

2.1 Strengthening the governance of TVET for better management

2.2 Enhancing quality and delivery of TVET programmes to improve graduate employability

Enabling industry-led programmes to reduce skills mismatch
Strengthening TVET curriculum
Mainstreaming the National Dual Training System (NDTS)
Developing high quality instructors

2.3 Rebranding TVET to increase its attractiveness

Promoting TVET as a pathway of choice
Recognising technologists as professionals
Clearer pathway for TVET programmes

3. Strengthening lifelong learning for skills enhancement

3.1 Upskilling employees

Expanding Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF) Act coverage
Improving training for Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) employees
Enhancing industry-based programmes to upskill employees – Malaysian Meister Programme (MMP)
Promoting alternative accreditation for lifelong learning –
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) programme
- Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL)
Supporting pre-employment training through Future Workers Training (FWT) scheme

3.2 Developing entrepreneurial excellence and enriching communities through lifelong learning for high income economic sector