Johor set to be first Malaysia state to offer ‘premium’ salaries for sectors related to proposed SEZ with Singapore

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Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said that the pledged starting salaries, which could reach up to RM5,000, were to tackle fierce competition from the Lion City for skilled workers.

The idea of the Johor Talent Development Council was first brought up by Mr Onn in July this year, as part of his plans to transform Johor into a developed state by 2030.

The launch of the JTDC on Nov 3 was also attended by Johor Chief Minister Onn Hafiz Ghazi, Higher Education Minister Zambry Abdul Kadir and Deputy Human Resources Minister Abdul Rahman Mohamad.

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Category: EconomyBusiness

Markets: SingaporeMalaysia

Topics: Talent State Minister Workers Development Malaysia Ahmad Johor Zahid Skilled Council

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Published On: 2024-11-04 @ 15:17:00 (2 weeks ago)

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