KUALA LUMPUR: Efforts to produce more local talent should be supported not only by the high-tech industry but also intensified across various sectors to ensure the country’s economic growth, says Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
During an official visit to several electrical and electronics and semiconductor facilities in Penang last Saturday, he noted that the companies were actively supporting the development of science, technology, engineering and mathematics talent, as well as technical and vocational education and training.
“We aim for various industries to support these efforts to boost Malaysia’s industrial sector,” he said after the visit, emphasising that nurturing talent is a national responsibility.
He visited Motorola Solutions, Abbott Medical Devices, Pentamaster and UWC Bhd
facilities. — Bernama
