The Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA), through its agency Talent Corporation Malaysia Berhad (TalentCorp), is opening up opportunities for all eligible Malaysian Indian youth to apply for the Malaysian Indian Skills Initiative (MiSI) 2.0 programme.
This fully supported programme by the Government offers fully funded skills training that is directly aligned with job opportunities in key sectors of the country’s economy.
MiSI 2.0 is an outcomes-based initiative. Participants will undergo specific training designed based on real industry needs, with guaranteed job placement upon completion of the programme.
The training period ranges from one to six months, depending on the sector, and participants will receive an industry-recognised certificate upon completion of the training. Focus sectors include Electrical and Electronics (E&E), Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Aerospace, Global Business Services (GBS), Food Processing, Tourism and Retail.
“MiSI 2.0 is not just about training. It is about job placement, salary mobility and building a career in a sector that needs local talent,” said Sivakumeren A. Narayanan, Group Chief Operating Officer of TalentCorp.
“We are targeting at least 500 job placements by November 2025, with competitive starting salaries starting from RM3,000 and above. Our goal is to support Malaysian youth to find meaningful employment and build a proud future,” he added.
Initial results from the implementation of this programme, shows an encouraging impact.
MiSI 2.0 participants have successfully secured employment opportunities in reputable companies such as NXP Malaysia and Dell Global, with salary rates that reflect increased income and strong career start-up potential.
Among the skills training areas offered include Integrated Circuit (IC) design, wafer fabrication and electronics manufacturing services (EMS) under the E&E sector; software development, artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity and cloud computing under the ICT sector; maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) and manufacturing for the Aerospace sector and human resources, finance and customer service in the Global Business Services (GBS) sector.
The programme is developed based on national data including the Malaysian Critical Occupations List (MyCOL) and is driven by TalentCorp’s MyMahir Future Skills Talent Council (FSTC) — an industry-led and sector-based engagement platform. All training pathways are developed with employer involvement to ensure industry relevance and job marketability of participants.
Among the eligibility requirements are that applicants must be Malaysian citizens of Indian descent, aged between 18 and 40 years old, with a minimum qualification of SPM, SKM, Diploma or Degree, unemployed or seeking an opportunity to enhance their career.
Interested candidates can apply via TalentCorp’s website www.talentcorp.com.my/misi.
After successful registration, TalentCorp will conduct further review of each application and match candidates with suitable training pathways and placements.
Job placement is guaranteed upon successful completion of the training.
For more information, please visit www.talentcorp.com.my/misi or email misi@talentcorp.com.my.
