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KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 (Bernama) — Malaysia will host the Global Skills Forum (GSF) 2025, marking the first time the high-level international event will be held outside Geneva.
The forum, to be held in Kuala Lumpur from Oct 22 to 23, will serve as a flagship initiative under the ASEAN Year of Skills, which Malaysia is leading as ASEAN Chair in 2025.
The announcement was made on Monday (June 9) by Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong during a high-level event co-organised with the International Labour Organisation (ILO) in Geneva, according to the Ministry of Human Resources in a statement to Bernama on Tuesday.
Sim said hosting the GSF in conjunction with the ASEAN Year of Skills reinforces Malaysia’s belief that Southeast Asia must lead in building a fair, future-ready workforce
“It is an honour for Malaysia to host the GSF for the first time outside Geneva. This reflects the international community’s confidence in Malaysia’s leadership in shaping the future of work,” he said in the statement.
The GSF was first hosted in Geneva in 2024 under the ILO’s coordination.
“Malaysia’s hosting of the second edition signifies growing global confidence in the country’s skill-building initiatives and commitment to preparing the region for the future of work,” the statement stated.
This year, the GSF is expected to gather over 200 delegates from 16 countries, including ministers, union representatives, labour experts, industry leaders and officials from multilateral organisations.
Key priorities will include strengthening regional cooperation on skills mobility and labour certification, accelerating investment in green and digital skills, and enhancing public-private partnerships through Sector Skills Bodies (SSBs).
In his remarks, Sim said the upcoming forum will not only address future skills, but also fairness and inclusivity in workforce development.
“Whether you are a coder in Hanoi, a delivery rider in Jakarta, or a factory worker in Kuala Lumpur, your work deserves respect, your safety deserves protection, and your skills deserve investment,” he said.
To mark the occasion, Sim announced the global expansion of Malaysia’s national online learning platform, e-LATiH, which will now offer free and borderless access to reskilling and upskilling content for learners worldwide.
He also said Malaysia will open its National Training Week (NTW), scheduled for June 14 to 21, to all ASEAN citizens for the first time.
The programme will offer more than 65,000 free courses in areas such as artificial intelligence, digitalisation, green technology and leadership, delivered through online and physical formats.
“This is more than just an event. It is part of a long-term strategy to position Malaysia – and the region – as a hub for skills excellence and inclusive growth. We are grateful to the ILO for the continued partnership and trust.
“Together, we aim to deliver a forum that is practical, ambitious and regionally grounded. From Kuala Lumpur, we will send a clear message that developing countries, too, can lead global conversations on skills, fairness and the future of work,” he said.
Meanwhile, Malaysia is also expected to launch its National Human Resources Policy 2024-2030 during the forum as a reference model for ASEAN-wide collaboration.
— BERNAMA
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KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 (Bernama) — Malaysia will host the Global Skills Forum (GSF) 2025, marking the first time the high-level international event will be held outside Geneva.
The forum, to be held in Kuala Lumpur from Oct 22 to 23, will serve as a flagship initiative under the ASEAN Year of Skills, which Malaysia is leading as ASEAN Chair in 2025.
The announcement was made on Monday (June 9) by Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong during a high-level event co-organised with the International Labour Organisation (ILO) in Geneva, according to the Ministry of Human Resources in a statement to Bernama on Tuesday.
Sim said hosting the GSF in conjunction with the ASEAN Year of Skills reinforces Malaysia’s belief that Southeast Asia must lead in building a fair, future-ready workforce
“It is an honour for Malaysia to host the GSF for the first time outside Geneva. This reflects the international community’s confidence in Malaysia’s leadership in shaping the future of work,” he said in the statement.
The GSF was first hosted in Geneva in 2024 under the ILO’s coordination.
“Malaysia’s hosting of the second edition signifies growing global confidence in the country’s skill-building initiatives and commitment to preparing the region for the future of work,” the statement stated.
This year, the GSF is expected to gather over 200 delegates from 16 countries, including ministers, union representatives, labour experts, industry leaders and officials from multilateral organisations.
Key priorities will include strengthening regional cooperation on skills mobility and labour certification, accelerating investment in green and digital skills, and enhancing public-private partnerships through Sector Skills Bodies (SSBs).
In his remarks, Sim said the upcoming forum will not only address future skills, but also fairness and inclusivity in workforce development.
“Whether you are a coder in Hanoi, a delivery rider in Jakarta, or a factory worker in Kuala Lumpur, your work deserves respect, your safety deserves protection, and your skills deserve investment,” he said.
To mark the occasion, Sim announced the global expansion of Malaysia’s national online learning platform, e-LATiH, which will now offer free and borderless access to reskilling and upskilling content for learners worldwide.
He also said Malaysia will open its National Training Week (NTW), scheduled for June 14 to 21, to all ASEAN citizens for the first time.
The programme will offer more than 65,000 free courses in areas such as artificial intelligence, digitalisation, green technology and leadership, delivered through online and physical formats.
“This is more than just an event. It is part of a long-term strategy to position Malaysia – and the region – as a hub for skills excellence and inclusive growth. We are grateful to the ILO for the continued partnership and trust.
“Together, we aim to deliver a forum that is practical, ambitious and regionally grounded. From Kuala Lumpur, we will send a clear message that developing countries, too, can lead global conversations on skills, fairness and the future of work,” he said.
Meanwhile, Malaysia is also expected to launch its National Human Resources Policy 2024-2030 during the forum as a reference model for ASEAN-wide collaboration.
— BERNAMA
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