Premium salaries for TVET grads among proposals finalised, says Zahid


KUALA LUMPUR: Several proposals were finalised at the Johor Talent Development Council (JTDC) meeting regarding strategies to increase the number of skilled workers and help address the issue of skills and job mismatches, particularly in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said one of the proposals was on the premium salary rates for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) graduates hired by companies that have or will invest in the JS-SEZ.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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Ahmad Zahid , JTDC , skilled workers , JS-SEZ , TVET

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