THE government allocated RM30 million for the Malaysian Indians Skills Initiative (MISI) aimed at the transformation of skilled labour.
With the Human Resources Ministry (Kesuma) contributing RM10 million, Malaysian Indian Transformation Unit (Mitra) providing RM10 million, and the Finance Ministry RM10 million.
The initiative spearheaded by the ministry, through HRD Corp, in collaboration with the Finance Ministry and the ministry, aims to enhance the skills of Indian youth.
Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong promised that the initiative under KESUMA-MITRA will focus on training in critical areas that can cater for the needs of the industries and country.
The question before us now is, if MISI has succeeded in upskilling the Indian Youth to meet both industrial and national needs?
There must be a system put in place to record and collect data on how many graduates of these skills training programmes are employed after graduating, if the training received meets industry needs. There must be regulatory and adherence and compliance to ensure funds are channelled to target groups.
By emphasising technical and vocational education and training (TVET), skills gaps can be bridged to prepare the Indian youths for jobs of the future. – November 27, 2024
M. Vivekananthan has served the Malaysian government at various ministries and agencies for 30 years