Malaysia ready to lead Asean’s green jobs push, says Anwar

SHANGHAI, Sept 23 — Malaysia underscored its regional leadership in skills development and green workforce readiness at the WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 Conference, reaffirming its long-standing commitment to elevating technical and vocational excellence.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim highlighted the country’s newly entrusted role to lead the regional green jobs agenda following the Asean Plus Three Labour Ministers Meeting in Bangkok.

“Malaysia was entrusted to lead the Regional Green Jobs Agenda for 2026 to 2030, which will help prepare our workforces for greener economies,” he said during his special address at the conference and expo’s opening plenary at the National Exhibition and Convention Centre.

“We have also championed cross-border recognition of technical certificates and piloted an Asean Digital Skills Passport that links certified training records across the region,” he said.