Malaysia needs to reinvent workforce or risk losing competitive edge


Main pillar: A man works at an automotive plant in Pegoh, Melaka. The country’s large demographic comprising young talent, with a strong grasp of the English language and a wide variety of skills, is the foundation of the country’s economic growth.

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia needs to reinvent its workforce or risk losing its competitive edge, according to HSBC Asia-Pacific general manager and head of human resources David Thomas.

In order to meet the needs of a rapidly changing world with major developments in technology and to achieve its goal of becoming a high-income economy, he said it is crucial for the country to reinvent its workforce or risk losing out to more progressive countries.

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