Kuala lumpur: The Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA) has established 18 MyMAHIR Future Skills Talent Councils (FSTCs) to ensure that graduates' skills align with future job needs, the Dewan Negara was informed today. Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan highlighted that FSTC had identified a need for nearly 59,000 workers last December, with these findings forming a critical foundation for shaping training programs that meet job market demands.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the MyMAHIR Skills Lab program under TalentCorp offers intensive training focused on future skills such as data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), and cybersecurity, as identified through FSTC findings. This program is implemented in partnership with employers and industry training providers, featuring real project-based training, industry guidance, and guaranteed interviews or job placements post-training, with starting salaries ranging from five to 15 percent higher than the market average.

Ramanan was responding to a query by Senator Datuk Salehuddin Saidin regarding the government's efforts to ensure that graduates' skills from higher education institutions remain relevant to future job needs and demands. Ramanan emphasized KESUMA's focus on aligning graduates' skills with future job requirements, especially amid the rapid development of digital technology.

Although KESUMA's training agencies primarily focus on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), Ramanan noted that graduates from higher education institutions are also supported through various initiatives. This includes the implementation of the Internship Training Scheme (ITS) by HRD Corp, which provides structured practical training to graduates based on employer needs and training modules developed with the industry to ensure skills are acquired in line with current demand.