Malaysia ready to lead Asean’s green jobs push, says Anwar
SHANGHAI, Sept 23 — Malaysia underscored its regional leadership in skills development and green workforce readine...
Malaysia is poised to spearhead the Asean push for green jobs, affirming its commitment to technical and vocational excellence at the WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 Conference. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced the country’s new role to lead the Regional Green Jobs Agenda for 2026 to 2030, aimed at preparing the workforce for greener economies.
Anwar also emphasized Malaysia’s efforts in cross-border recognition of technical certificates and piloting an Asean Digital Skills Passport to connect certified training records across the region. The Prime Minister, who serves as Finance Minister, highlighted Malaysia’s National Semiconductor Strategy, targeting over RM500 billion in investment by 2030, and plans to train and upskill 60,000 highly skilled engineers.
Approximately 1,400 skilled young individuals from over 65 countries are competing in 64 skill categories at the Shanghai event, with Malaysia sending 22 competitors across 21 areas. During his three-day visit to Shanghai and Hangzhou, Anwar will meet with tech leaders from AgiBot, Huawei, Alibaba Group, Geely, and ZTE Group, as well as attend a dinner hosted by Chinese Premier Li Qiang.
Malaysia continues to be China’s largest trading partner, with bilateral trade reaching US$113.82 billion (RM456.68 billion) during the first eight months of the year, making it the country’s longest-lasting trading relationship for 17 consecutive years.
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