KUALA LUMPUR — Human Resources Minister Ramanan Ramakrishnan hailed the success of the Malaysian Indian Skills Initiative (MiSI) 2.0, describing it as a clear example of how industry-driven training can translate into meaningful employment and upward mobility.
Speaking at the MiSI 2.0 Graduation Ceremony, where more than 100 graduates were celebrated, he said the initiative reflects the Malaysia MADANI commitment to building an inclusive, skilled and future-ready workforce.
“MiSI 2.0 strengthens the nation’s talent development agenda through industry-driven training that directly connects skills to real job opportunities. Every investment in training must produce tangible outcomes that benefit the rakyat,” he said.
Led by TalentCorp under the Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA), MiSI 2.0 provides structured pathways from training to employment, particularly for youths and jobseekers from B40 families.
Ramanan revealed that the majority of graduates from the B40 category have successfully secured employment with starting salaries ranging between RM3,000 and RM7,500 per month. Many have entered high-impact sectors such as information and communications technology (ICT), electrical and electronics (E&E), aerospace and global business services.
“This success proves that close collaboration between government and industry can strengthen socioeconomic mobility while building a competitive and sustainable workforce for the nation,” he said.
During the ceremony, Ramanan also announced the expansion of the VETRI MADANI initiative, with its allocation set to be doubled to enable more youths from the Indian community to access quality training opportunities.
He stressed that technical and vocational education and training (TVET) initiatives must continue to focus on employability, income progression and long-term career sustainability, ensuring that no community is left behind in Malaysia’s economic transformation.
Source — Ramanan Ramakrishnan Facebook
