Perak to Create Over 10,700 Jobs Amidst RM15.76 Billion Investment

Perak, Malaysia, is poised to generate over 10,700 jobs stemming from RM15.76 billion in approved investments, a development the state's Menteri Besar, Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad, urges local youth to seize. This economic surge is projected to boost the state's economy by 5.7% to RM91.5 billion by 2025, with the manufacturing sector showing particularly strong growth at 15.2%.

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Every time figures like this are presented to me, one thing is always on my mind: how many of those opportunities will be filled by the children of Perak.

Saarani emphasized that the creation of these jobs is only the first step. He stressed the critical need for Perak's youth to equip themselves with the skills demanded by the industry. "We want when the industry grows, Perak's children work in it, local entrepreneurs enter the supply chain, and more young people have the opportunity to build their future in their own state," he stated during a Perak Youth Council meeting.

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We want when the industry grows, Perak's children work in it, local entrepreneurs enter the supply chain, and more young people have the opportunity to build their future in their own state.

The Menteri Besar highlighted two potential challenges: an information gap, where young people may not be aware of the jobs being created, and a skills gap, where they lack the necessary qualifications. He also acknowledged that even with skills, some young people might face difficulties entering the industry, and understanding these obstacles is crucial.

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If our young people do not know what jobs are being created, we have an information gap. If they know but do not have the necessary skills, we have a skills gap.

To bridge these gaps, the Perak Youth Council is called upon to play a vital role. Its members, being close to students and recent graduates, can identify the specific hurdles preventing young Perak residents from taking advantage of the available opportunities. "We don't want a situation where the opportunity is right in front of them, but the youth of Perak are not ready to take it," Saarani warned, underscoring the urgency for proactive preparation.

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We don't want a situation where the opportunity is right in front of them, but the youth of Perak are not ready to take it.