DPM Zahid Urges Gig Workers To Pursue TVET Upskilling, Reskilling

JOHOR BAHRU, July 9 (Bernama) -- Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has urged young people involved in the gig economy to pursue upskilling and reskilling programmes through Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) to enhance their skills and expand their career prospects.

He said the move was necessary to empower the country's estimated 1.2 million gig workers, including school leavers who lacked specialised skills or qualifications.

Ahmad Zahid said HRD Corp had allocated about RM3 billion to implement upskilling and reskilling programmes for workers.

“HRD Corp has about RM3 billion to conduct these upskilling and reskilling courses.

"The fund, contributed by companies, is also used for those involved in the gig economy. We want to develop a skilled workforce and do not want them to end their careers solely as gig economy drivers,” he said.

He told reporters this after attending the ‘Apa Kata Siswa?’ programme at Ibrahim Sultan Polytechnic (PIS) here today, which was also attended by Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir.

Ahmad Zahid said the initiative aimed to produce a more highly skilled workforce and improve the career mobility of gig workers, so they would not have to rely on a single type of job throughout their working lives.

He said the initiative had been implemented since Jan 2 and those interested could obtain information and apply for courses through the Upskill TVET portal at upskilltvet.com.my.

He added that the government was also prepared to offer suitable courses based on demand from gig workers while expanding access to skills training through higher education institutions nationwide.

-- BERNAMA

DPM Zahid Urges Gig Workers To Pursue TVET Upskilling, Reskilling

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