Ramanan: Malaysia to steer Asean green jobs agenda, focus on skills for future workforce

Malaysia has been appointed to lead the Asean green jobs agenda for the 2026-2030 period, as part of the new work programme of the Asean Labour Ministers. Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan emphasized the importance of ensuring that the Asean workforce possesses the necessary skills to fill the new jobs that will be created in the transition to a green economy.

This focus on skills development is crucial for ensuring a fair and inclusive implementation of the green jobs transition, so that no workers or groups in society are left behind by the ongoing economic changes. Malaysia's Asean Chairmanship 2025 saw the successful achievement of two important documents: the Asean Framework and Action Plan (FAP) for a Just and Inclusive Transition to Green Jobs 2025-2030, and the Joint Statement on Actionable Plan for Green Jobs Towards a Sustainable and Inclusive Asean Workforce.

The Asean Green Jobs Forum (AGJF) 2025, held in Putrajaya, successfully shifted regional discussions from policy to implementation planning, with priorities including the development of an Asean green jobs and skills taxonomy, leveraging AI in training and skills development, and modernising the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) ecosystem.

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