Mosti: AI Disruption Looms in Malaysia, 600,000 Workers Must Reskill in Three to Five Years

Malay Mail | 7 January 2025

Chang said Malaysia’s workforce must be prepared to reskill and upskill, especially in the technology and technical fields, so that Malaysia can remain competitive globally and meet the growing demands of the industry. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 7 — Government analysis shows that more than 30 per cent of jobs in Malaysia will be affected by artificial intelligence (AI) in the next 10 years, with key sectors such as manufacturing, services, and information technology expected to undergo significant transformation, said Science, Technology, and Innovation Minister Chang Lih Kang.

He said the statistics revealed that more than 600,000 workers must undergo reskilling training within three to five years to remain relevant in the increasingly competitive job market.

“Furthermore, by 2030 the country is projected to require an additional 500,000 skilled workers to meet the demands of the technology and technical sectors. These figures highlight the urgent need to develop an effective training and certification ecosystem,” he said at today’s launch of the Malaysia Board of Technologists (MBOT) Professional Development Certification here.

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