‘Malaysia needs 100,000 more engineers’
Minister says country has yet to achieve ideal ratio of one engineer for 100 people
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV) – Malaysia is facing a shortage of approximately 100,000 engineers as the country has yet to achieve the ideal ratio of one engineer for 100 people, reports The Edge Malaysia.
“At present, we have only 200,000 registered engineers, and we still need about 100,000 more to meet demand,” Works Minister Alexander Nanta Linggi said at the National Engineering Convention.
Nanta highlighted that efforts to address this shortage are already underway, particularly through the enhancement of technical and vocational education and training (TVET) programmes.
“I welcome the announcement by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi to expand TVET programmes, with a target of 60,000 participants. We are confident this initiative will help us meet the 100,000 engineer target soon,” he added.
He also stressed the importance of retaining engineering graduates within the field, noting the challenge of attracting them to other sectors due to higher starting salaries.
“We do not want engineering graduates to switch careers. The government is exploring ways to ensure they remain motivated and committed to pursuing engineering careers,” Nanta said.
The Ministry of Works is examining strategies to make the engineering profession more appealing, including creating an environment that offers better job prospects for graduates.
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