Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 14 -- Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid bin Hamidi has called on ASEAN member states to promptly address the growing demand for a workforce equipped with digital skills and green transition capabilities.

Speaking at the ASEAN Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Conference hosted by Malaysia on August 13, the Malaysian Deputy PM, who is also Chairman of the National TVET Council, called on ASEAN member states to promptly address the growing demand for a workforce skilled in digital technology and green transition.

He stated that this conference should help governments formulate policies that meet market demands, transform employers into genuine partners, and promote skills-upgrading trainin...