35% Skilled Workforce in Sight as Malaysia Pushes Training and Automation  Malaysia is setting its sights on having more than a third of its workforce classified as skilled by 2030. Minister Tengku Zafrul said the target, alongside an annual productivity increase of 3.6%, is crucial for boosting the nation’s competitiveness. He outlined five main strategies, […]

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After a presentation on project labor agreements, the council discussed hiring outside counsel for an independent feasibility study (estimated $10,000–$20,000) to determine whether a PLA is appropriate for three school projects; council took no action and will review study bids.

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