KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 15): The Ministry of Human Resources (Kesuma) and the Johor State Government have agreed to strengthen strategic cooperation in talent and skills development, particularly among youths. Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R Ramanan said in a Facebook post that the matter was discussed during a courtesy call by Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi and his delegation on Thursday. “The meeting focused on strengthening talent development and the skills ecosystem in Johor in a more structured and impactful manner, in line with the Madani Malaysia aspirations as well as current and future industry needs. “The discussion also focused on a presentation by the Johor Talent Development Council, support for a RM20 million allocation from HRD Corp for workforce training and skills enhancement in Johor, and the expansion of PTPK [the Skills Development Fund Corporation] funding to strengthen the TVET [technical and vocational education and training] agenda as a driving force of employability,” he said. Ramanan also said the courtesy call by the Johor Menteri Besar reflected the Madani government’s continued commitment, through the Human Resources ministry, to develop human capital in an inclusive, focused and high-impact manner, in line with the country’s sustainable economic growth agenda.

Source: The Edge Markets January 15, 2026 15:03 UTC