Mah: TVET upskilling needed to draw investors


Paying close attention: Dr Mah flanked by Tan and Soon on a tour of VTAR Institute which is running the PE 4 Wireman programme, aimed at tackling the shortage of skilled workers in Malaysia. — FAIHAN GHANI/The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: Only 16% of Malaysia’s total workforce are skilled workers compared to most developed countries, where skilled workers make up about 54% of their total, says Datuk Dr Mah Hang Soon.

The MCA deputy president said this is a worry as investors may find it difficult to carry out their operations here due to the lack of skilled Malaysian workers.

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