MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCES ANNOUNCES NATIONAL TRAINING WEEK (NTW) 2024
Training-focused week set to inculcate lifelong learning culture among Malaysians through free skills and knowledge development opportunities
Kuala Lumpur, 24 January 2024 – The Minister of Human Resources, Yang Berhormat
Steven Sim Chee Keong, today announced the dates of the National Training Week
(NTW) 2024 in an event at the Hilton Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. The launch was also witnessed
by Yang Berbahagia Dato’ Sri Khairul Dzaimee bin Daud, the newly minted Secretary
General of the Ministry of Human Resources and Datuk Dr. Syed Hussain Syed Husman,
the President of Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF).
Organised by HRD Corp under the auspices of the Ministry of Human Resources, NTW is
a full week of nationwide training events and activities that bring together organisations
and individuals from various backgrounds and industries to experience a multitude of
learning and development opportunities. Trainings are offered by Malaysians and for
Malaysians for free in multiple locations and through various learning modes and
platforms.
NTW 2024, which will be held between 24 to 30 June 2024, is the continuation of the
highly successful NTW 2023. Held in May last year, the inaugural NTW exceeded almost
all initial expectations by providing more than 21,000 free training courses to more than
129,000 Malaysians and recording over 503,000 training hours.
This year, the Ministry of Human Resources and HRD Corp will take the lead in galvanising
the local human capital development scene again by spearheading the NTW 2024.
Whilst retaining the same aim of promoting lifelong learning among Malaysians, NTW
2024 has set a bigger target of 150,000 enrolments across the country, with a greater
focus on free training programmes across five (5) pillars: life skills, future skills, creativity
and innovation, financial, and sustainable development. The pillars were selected
based on Malaysia’s talent and industry needs.
During his speech, YB Steven Sim said: “Every year, HRD Corp serves 82,000 SMEs out of
1.2million. Therefore, for a week, we want to benefit the other SMEs as well. The inaugural
National Training Week last year trained over 129,000 Malaysians across various training
courses and a record of over 503,000 cumulative training hours.”
The Minister added that NTW 2024 will aim higher with at least 150,000 enrollments
throughout the week. At the same time, he also expressed hope that NTW will focus heavily on the quality of training provided, setting a gold standard for our training
industry.
Speaking at the same event, HRD Corp’s Chief Executive said, “When we introduced
NTW last year, we had one main goal in mind; to provide access to free learning and
development opportunities to all Malaysians, regardless of their background, age, skills,
experience or knowledge. I am pleased to note that we managed to achieve this thanks
to the support, commitment and dedication of our partners and collaborators from
government ministries, agencies, academic institutions, community organisations,
registered employers, trainers, training providers and more. Thank you from the bottom
of our hearts for your support. I hope you will join us again this year to drive more
impactful learning and development programmes for all Malaysians.”
The Minister and HRD Corp’s Chief Executive also presented certificates of appreciation
to 15 Top Satellite Event Partners and six Virtual Learning Partners of NTW 2023*. The
certificates were a sign of acknowledgement for active partners who contributed to
making NTW 2023 a success.
HRD Corp is now actively recruiting partners and collaborators for NTW 2024. Interested
parties can reach out to HRD Corp via email at [email protected]
and find out more about NTW through its official portal at
www.nationaltrainingweek.gov.my.
