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Pindaan Akta 652, 640 perkukuh pembangunan kemahiran negara
Amendments to Acts 652 and 640 strengthen national skill development
Sinar Harian | Local Language | News | Nov. 14, 2025 | Regulation
The amendments to the National Skills Development Act 2006 (Act 652) and the Skills Development Fund Act 2004 (Act 640) aim to strengthen Malaysia’s national skills development system. Howard Lee Chuan How, Member of Parliament for Ipoh Timor, highlighted that the changes demonstrate Malaysia Madani’s commitment to creating an industry-centered skills system to address evolving economic challenges. Expanding the National Skills Development Council membership to include industry partners is intended to align training with actual labor market demands, ensuring the workforce remains competent and employable.
The amendments also seek to position Malaysia as a global strategic partner and regional technology and talent hub, enhancing collaboration opportunities with foreign training institutions for technology and skills exchange. A key introduction is the Malaysia Modular Skills Certificate (SKMM), designed to promote flexible learning that allows individuals to upgrade skills progressively without leaving their current careers, aligning with market demands for career adaptability.
Additionally, the creation of categories such as skill experts, senior skill experts, and skill consultants will formally recognize the expertise of the local workforce, which is seen as vital to the industry’s foundation. These changes are expected to strengthen the national skills ecosystem, ensuring continued utilization of local expertise in economic development. The amendments, presented by the Ministry of Human Resources (Kesuma) and its Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong, emphasize industry involvement, learning flexibility, local expertise recognition, and global inclusivity to develop a skilled, competitive, and relevant workforce capable of driving Malaysia’s economic growth.