ISKANDAR PUTER, Aug 23 — The Johor government is committed to tackling the issue of unemployment in the state, especially involving youths, graduates and also the passive unemployed amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
He explained that SMI has actively been holding engagement sessions with various parties to obtain input and relevant information on the situation. “The state government is in the process of setting up the Johor Human Capital Steering Committee to create better employment opportunities and produce more skilled and competitive human capital after the Covid-19 pandemic,” said Mohd Izhar.
Mohd Izhar, who is also the Larkin assemblyman, said the state government also plans to focus on new industry sectors that are more relevant and practical at present, such as Future Emerging Technology , Internet of Things and creative industries.