TalentCorp steps up skills push

By the Editorial Team · Friday, October 9, 2026

TalentCorp has launched the Malaysia Talent Readiness Index (MyTRI) and the MyBakat Talent Incubation Programme (MyBIG) to address skills gaps and prepare Malaysia’s workforce for future industry needs. These initiatives provide data-driven insights and targeted training, supporting government efforts to boost economic growth, secure investments, and integrate AI skills across the labor market.

TalentCorp has unveiled two new initiatives designed to address skills gaps and prepare Malaysia’s workforce for evolving industry demands, according to Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan. The Malaysia Talent Readiness Index (MyTRI) and the MyBakat Talent Incubation Programme (MyBIG) were launched yesterday in Petaling Jaya to provide data-driven insights and targeted training opportunities.

MyTRI is an application developed to assess the strengths and weaknesses within Malaysia’s talent pool, offering critical information to policymakers and industry stakeholders. “To improve, we must know where we stand. MyTRI clarifies our talent landscape so we can act effectively,” Ramanan said at the event.

Complementing this, MyBIG is a training programme tailored to develop industry-ready talent across various groups, including women and military veterans. These initiatives are part of a comprehensive talent ecosystem spearheaded by TalentCorp, which also includes platforms such as the National Talent Incubation Ecosystem and the Future Skills Talent Council. These platforms actively engage industry players in shaping curriculum to ensure alignment with current and future labour market requirements.

Ramanan emphasized the importance of these actions in supporting Malaysia’s economic ambitions, noting that they are linked to efforts by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to secure investment and job creation through international dialogues with leaders from countries such as Bangladesh, India, Ethiopia, and Indonesia.

Addressing the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace, Ramanan highlighted the need for humans to complement AI technologies rather than be replaced by them. TalentCorp provides free AI-related education through its Jelajah AI MyMahir initiative, which equips workers with digital skills aimed at generating income. “Using AI must be a knowledge-building process, not a knowledge-copying process,” he added.

TalentCorp chairman Elizabeth Wong underscored the significance of collaboration between government, industry, and training providers, stating that the ultimate value lies in delivering measurable benefits to Malaysians through these partnerships.

Looking ahead, TalentCorp plans to allocate RM2 million in scholarships for 50 students from the B40 income group through UNITAR, provide Axiata AI certifications for 100 women, and roll out digital training for over 1,500 workers through partnerships with IBM, MEREKA, and Google Career Certificates. These efforts aim to ensure that talent development keeps pace with Malaysia's evolving economic landscape.

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