All news: Malaysia

Skills development and employability

ILO and PSMB (HRD Corp) join hands to promote lifelong learning and employability in Malaysia

Agreement will see collaboration aimed at promoting lifelong learning, and enhancing employability throughout the country.

Skills development

Path ahead for Mutual Recognition of Skills in ASEAN mapped out

Importance of continuing efforts to facilitate free flow of skilled workers within the region discussed.

Skills development

Korea showcases TVET digitalization to South-East Asian counterparts

ILO/Korea Partnership Programme supports study visit as part of efforts to support digital transformation of ASEAN TVET systems.

Youth employment in ASEAN

ASEAN, UNICEF, ILO regional dialogue delivers joint recommendation to advance region’s youth

Discussions focus on steps needed to help young people across ASEAN find decent work amidst rapidly changing employment environment.

Skills development

Over 12,000 Malaysians thrive in enhanced TVET and skills systems

ILO, UK government and Malaysia collaboration spurs inclusive, future-ready and relevant skills development, empowering women, youth and vulnerable communities.

Youth employment

ILO research highlights gaps and potential in use of technology to help youth find work

Technological transformation in public employment services can support youth in Asia-Pacific to navigate labour market transitions and enter decent work.

Employment policies

ILO and MOHRSS of China join hands to enhance South-South cooperation and employment policymaking in South-East Asia

The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (MOHRSS) of China launch a project to promote South-South cooperation for full and high-quality employment in South-East Asia.

Labour rights

New ILO study highlights steps to strengthen decent work in Malaysia’s rubber glove supply chain

Study sets out series of recommendations for Malaysian government, employers, workers and key stakeholders to support working conditions in key export industry.

Towards more resilient, inclusive and sustainable supply chains event

Asia-Pacific labour market insights

More than one in four workers in South-East Asia employed in global supply chains

International Labour Organization Working Paper highlights scale of South-East Asian labour market engagement in global supply chains as well as need for strengthened policy and enhanced skills development to maximise decent work benefits.

Op-ed

Skilled, essential but undervalued. It’s time to solve the domestic work paradox

Despite performing a huge range of skilled tasks around the home, domestic workers’ efforts often go unrecognised in terms of pay and working conditions. To mark Domestic Workers Day, 16 June 2023, Anna Engblom, Chief Technical Adviser of ILO’s...

Domestic workers

Study highlights forced labour amongst migrant domestic workers in Southeast Asia

Survey by International Labour Organization (ILO) of migrant domestic workers in Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand points to poor working conditions, yet also highlights the skilled nature of domestic work.

A just transition

Trade unions join efforts to green Malaysia’s chemical and pharmaceutical industry

Trade union members evaluate support efforts to facilitate a Just Transition in the chemical and pharmaceutical industry in Malaysia.

Youth employment

Asia-Pacific governments look to technology for employment services to support youth

Government officials from across the region exchange and learn about how technology can help young people access decent employment.

ILO Voices | Social and solidarity economy

We lost our precious forest but found a way to survive

Mining and deforestation have destroyed the Orang Asli indigenous peoples’ way of life in Peninsular Malaysia. Maimun is helping to restore her people’s connection to the land through a community organic vegetable farm that is giving them a...

Migrant workers

ILO welcomes ASEAN Declaration protecting migrant workers and families in crisis situations

The Declaration is an important step towards reducing vulnerability and enhancing welfare of migrant workers in the region.

Awareness campaign

Bright future awaits Malaysian technical and vocational students in food services sector

Students in Kedah see first-hand the how skills training and practical experience can lead to careers rather than jobs in growing sector.

Skills development

New pact to boost industry-led training and career progression of women and youth

ILO and FMMI join hands to develop a sector skills strategy for the food-processing industry and improve skills utilization and career paths of women and youth from vulnerable groups.

Our impact, their voices

Capacity & connection: The power of women-centred networking

Through the ILO’s Rebuilding Better project, Malaysian entrepreneur Sofea has gained new skills, broadened her business perspectives, and found a community of support from like-minded women.

Tackling Malaysia’s digital divide

The ILO and the Malaysian government has teamed up to give TVET a digital upgrade.