{
  "id": 18283851,
  "title": "Anwar: Infineon needs 3,000 skilled workers in Kedah",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/anwar-infineon-needs-3-000-skilled-workers-in-kedah",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-05T09:14:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/11/1571530/anwar-infineon-needs-3000-skilled-workers-kedah"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim highlighted the urgent need for Infineon, a leading semiconductor company, to hire 3,000 skilled workers in Kedah, Malaysia. Anwar stressed that these jobs were not limited to qualified engineers, but also required individuals with engineering-related training and expertise in emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI). He made this statement at the Prime Minister's Golden Hand Award ceremony at Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM).\n\nAnwar expressed that although Malaysians were generally seen as disciplined, hardworking, and academically qualified, there was a significant gap in specialised skills that needed to be addressed urgently. He emphasized that universities, colleges, and technical institutions must equip graduates with specialised skills that match the evolving requirements of multinational companies investing in Malaysia.\n\nFurthermore, Anwar mentioned that Google and Nvidia also require thousands of skilled workers, similar to Infineon's demand. He was speaking at the event, where he urged educational institutions to adapt their teaching methods and training programs to keep up with rapidly evolving industries, particularly in AI and advanced technologies. Anwar's efforts in attracting major technology investments from companies like Infineon, Nvidia, Google, and Microsoft aim to create high-skilled jobs and employment opportunities for Malaysians.",
  "summary": "ALOR GAJAH: Semiconductor giant Infineon urgently needs 3,000 skilled workers in Kedah, particularly those with additional expertise in emerging technologies and artificial intelligence (AI).",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}