Job Opportunities in the Rail Industry
The rail industry offers approximately 25,000 job opportunities that should be taken advantage of by Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) graduates in the field.
Premium Salaries for UniKL Graduates and TVET Institutions
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi emphasized that the government will offer premium salaries to graduates of Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL) and other TVET institutions, which is at least RM3,000. The premium salary for UniKL graduates and other TVET institutions in the rail sector with the companies involved is a minimum of RM3,000, which can increase to RM5,000 to RM7,000 or more, depending on their expertise.
Training and Development
UniKL is directly involved in training vocational professionals and technicians in all fields, including MRO for airplanes, trains, and ships, including shipbuilding. The university focuses on electronics, and TVET is no longer limited to conventional fields but also technologically skilled.
East Coast Rail Link and Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail
Ahmad Zahid mentioned that the government is aware of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) and the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail (HSR) projects, which will create new job opportunities in the rail industry. UniKL is willing to cooperate with all parties given the task of operating the project later.
Destini Berhad and RAILTEC
Destini Berhad and RAILTEC are working together to train local professionals and technicians to be on par with foreign workers in the rail sector. This is a continuation of efforts to strengthen the local rail industry, marking a significant milestone as Malaysia’s Level 4 MRO contractor. RAILTEC has established itself as a premier MRO service provider, employing a 160-strong skilled workforce with valuable experience from KTMB.
Conclusion
The rail industry offers a wide range of job opportunities for TVET graduates, with premium salaries available for UniKL graduates and other TVET institutions. The government’s focus on training and development in the rail sector is expected to increase the competitiveness of local professionals and technicians.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are the job opportunities available in the rail industry?
A: The rail industry offers approximately 25,000 job opportunities for TVET graduates.
Q: What are the premium salaries offered to UniKL graduates and TVET institutions?
A: The premium salary for UniKL graduates and other TVET institutions in the rail sector with the companies involved is a minimum of RM3,000, which can increase to RM5,000 to RM7,000 or more, depending on their expertise.
Q: What is the focus of UniKL in terms of training and development?
A: UniKL focuses on electronics, and TVET is no longer limited to conventional fields but also technologically skilled.