Skills training for Gaya folks
Published on: Mon, Jun 02, 2025
By: Nikko Fabian Text Size: Sim with DAP leaders and participants. Kota Kinabalu: Over 450 women and youths in four villages in Pulau Gaya – Kg Gaya, Kg Lok Urai, Kg Torong Logong and Kg Kesuapan – will receive training in floral arrangement entrepreneurship, digital marketing, drop shipping and motivational sessions for academic success. A statement said it is part of a Ministry of Human Resources (Kesuma) and Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp) human capital development initiative bringing vital skills to one of Sabah's most geographically isolated communities. The 'Sentuhan Kesuma bersama HRD Corp di Bawah Bayu,' programme underscores the government's commitment to equitable access to education and economic empowerment, regardless of location. The event which coincided with National Training Week (NTW) 'Learning Without Borders' theme was officiated by the Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong, who emphasised the importance of direct outreach to remote areas. 'We aim to equip every citizen with income-generating skills ... a skilled populace fuels national progress,' he said, adding that next week's NTW 2025 would see a return to Pulau Gaya, with a target of training 5,000 residents. 'Our Sabah target for 2025 is 60,000 participants, a significant increase from last year's 15,000.' Meanwhile, Sabah Industrial Development Minister Datuk Phoong Jin Zhe highlighted the potential for skills training to attract investment and create jobs in Sabah. He said such initiatives not only improve individual livelihoods but also stimulate economic growth for the entire state. The event also marked a strategic partnership between HRD Corp and Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) through the Sabah Human Capital Initiatives & Nurturing Excellence (SHiNE) program. Phoong said the initiative would create a lifelong learning hub, focusing on research, skills training, and talent development solutions for Sabah's workforce. HRD Corp's Deputy Chairman, Tuan Ahsim Haji Jamat, anticipates SHiNE becoming a national model for human capital development. Further strengthening local skills, HRD Corp's Training Equipment and Facility Enhancement Scheme (ALAT) provided RM36,000 worth of equipment to the local tourism sector. In addition to skills training, Kesuma demonstrated its commitment to holistic well-being through a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, including 700 life jackets, food baskets for 300 families, and RM20,000 to local schools. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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