Employers Allowed To Use Levy Collection To Train New Graduates Sim

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Employers are now allowed to use part of the levy collection for the purpose of recruiting new graduates for training platforms as a measure to reduce the unemployment rate among the youth.
Human Resources Minister Steven Sim said the move was aimed at providing space for new graduates to gain work experience, thus making it easier for them to get jobs after receiving training.
“One of the most common problems faced by the workers or potential job seekers is that they say, ‘I cannot get a job because I have no experience. But if you don't give me a job, then I will never have experience’.
“So, we see the hiring of fresh graduates as a form of training,” he said in his speech at the Hari Raya Celebration Ceremony at HRD Corp office yesterday.
ADSAlso present were Deputy Human Resources Minister Abdul Rahman Mohamad, HRD Corp chairperson Abu Huraira Abu Yazid and HRD Corp CEO Shahul Dawood.
The event was also attended by Yemen’s Ambassador to Malaysia Adel Mohammad Ali BA Hamid, Turkiye Ambassador to Malaysia Emir Salim Yuksel, Senegal Ambassador to Malaysia Abdoulaye Barro, Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Malaysia Karomidin Gadoev and Berjaya Group founder Vincent Tan.
Sim said that through the initiative, it would also provide incentives for companies to expand operations and provide more job opportunities.
In an effort to overcome this problem, the government, through HRD Corp, has formulated various initiatives, including providing training and employment opportunities aimed at improving the employability of youths.
Previously, the media reported that HRD Corp managed to collect RM2.3 billion in levy last year, marking an increase from RM2.1 billion in the previous year.
- Bernama

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