KUALA LUMPUR: The launch of a new learning platform is a significant step in strengthening Malaysia’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) ecosystem, according to Dr Azmi Ahmad.
The Skills Development Department deputy director-general (development) said the Qwork Manpower Hub (QMH) could train, track, and place students directly into the workforce.
"We are not only enhancing the employability of graduates but also reducing dependency on foreign labour," he said.
He added that the Human Resource Ministry supports such initiatives as they align with the national agenda to produce a skilled, resilient local workforce.
QMH is the learning and development subsidiary of VC-backed Odd Technologies Sdn Bhd (Qwork Malaysia).
It officially launched on Friday (Sept 12) and opened a fundraising round on equity crowdfunding platform Ata Plus.
"This move into structured L&D is a natural progression, because employers aren’t just struggling to hire - they’re struggling to plan for succession," said Dr Mimi Aminah, Chief Strategy and Financial Officer at Qwork.
She said the company is calling on employers to reduce over-reliance on foreign labour and instead build long-term local talent pipelines.
