Azmin: 300,000 high-skilled job opportunities to be created by 2025


KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 300,000 high-skilled job opportunities in high-impact sectors such as electrical and electronics (E&E), automotive, chemicals and advanced materials, as well as life sciences and medical technology, for youths are expected to be created by 2025.

International Trade and Industry Ministry Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali said for this year alone, a total of 20,000 similar job opportunities will be created through the Academy in Factory (AiF) programme.

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