TalentCorp Malaysia launches the Kesuma Green Skills and Green Job Fair to nurture talent in the green sector
KUALA LUMPUR - Following Malaysia's increasing focus on green technology and sustainable development, Talent Corporation Malaysia Berhad (TalentCorp), an agency under the Human Resources Ministry (Kesuma), has organised the Kesuma Green Skills and Green Job Fair.
In conjunction with the Asean Green Jobs Forum, and collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Social Security Organisation (Perkeso), TalentCorp organised this initiative to raise awareness about green skills and jobs across various sectors in Malaysia among school and university students, as well as Malaysian citizens.
Additionally, the initiative aimed to provide job opportunities to job seekers in the field of green jobs, involving 50 employers offering 3,000 job vacancies from various sectors.
Human Resource Minister, Steven Sim Chee Keong who attended and officiated the event, emphasised the significance of the green economy as a driver of economic growth and environmental conservation.
“Next week, as we celebrate Labour Day, Kesuma is gearing up to champion jobs and skills for all Malaysians. Today marks a milestone as we launch our inaugural Green Skills and Green Jobs Fair, offering 3,000 jobs in the green economy.
“Recognised as Southeast Asia's best in the Energy Transition Index 2023, Malaysia is seizing existing and emerging green opportunities.
“With initiatives like the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 and the National Energy Transition Roadmap, we aim to capitalise on green growth areas, projecting 310,000 jobs by 2050. In Belanjawan 2024, RM230 billion is allocated for sustainability, translating into quality, high-paying jobs,” he stated.
Steven also noted that last year, Malaysia’s economy offered nearly 30,000 green jobs, with 4,000 more this April.
The Kesuma Green Skills and Green Job Fair, organised by TalentCorp and Perkeso, will take place from today to April 27 at the Avenue K Mall, Kuala Lumpur.
The fair will feature 12 pocket talks covering various topics, with speakers from organisations such as the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Malaysia, EY Malaysia, LinkedIn Malaysia, and others.
Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with industry experts and learn about the latest developments in green technology and sustainability.
University exhibitors will showcase courses and modules relevant to green skills, while organisations such as POS Malaysia, Modenas, and Cyberview Sdn Bhd will highlight their efforts in green technology and sustainability innovations.
Meanwhile, Perkeso will host the MYFutureJobs Green Job Fair, offering over 3,000 job opportunities from nearly 60 employers.
A visitor to the event, 40-year-old manager Hakim, noted that the event holds benefits for the public, students, and fresh graduates aiming to enter the labour workforce.
“This event offers valuable exposure for those interested in learning about Malaysia's green technologies and industry.
“Personally, since my company operates within the realm of green technologies, this event provided me with an opportunity to network and collaborate with others in the industry.
“I hope to see more events focusing on green technologies in the future,” he mentioned.
Meanwhile, Nuraien, 31, representing Handal Lestari Sdn Bhd, expressed gratitude to TalentCorp and Kesuma for inviting her to participate in the Kesuma Green Skills and Green Job Fair event.
“Handal Lestari Sdn Bhd specialises in electric vehicle (EV) certification for EV trainers and mechanics, with a strong focus on EV technology.
“This event serves as an excellent platform for raising public awareness about how we can integrate and leverage green technologies in our country's future.
“It has been a valuable experience for us to connect with other companies in the industry, share ideas, and expand our network,” she added.
