Hosting the NHCCE 2023 in the Northern Region is our way to show our appreciation and support to our more than 13,000 registered employers and over 730,000 employees in the region. This is especially important as employers in the North are very diverse, coming from sectors that include Services, Manufacturing, Construction, Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing and Mining & Quarrying, among others.

This diversity has been spurred by rapid economic developments in the region in the last few decades. For instance, since the 1970s, Penang underwent a series of economic transformations which eventually led to the establishment of the Bayan Lepas Free Industrial Zone. The Free Industrial Zone has become an impetus for attracting foreign investors and expanding the state’s manufacturing sector. Most recently, Penang has made more significant strides in diversifying its economy by expanding into more subsectors within Services while expanding its Tourism and Education industries.

For these reasons, now is the perfect time to bring the NHCCE 2023 to Penang and industry players in the North. As organisations grow, they will need new knowledge, insights, and capabilities. This will require a fresh and holistic approach to their human capital. The NHCCE 2023 – Northern Region will enable participants to learn from the subject matter experts, network with industry leaders and eventually build a dynamic workforce for today and the future.