KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC) is strengthening cooperation between the government and industry to address labour market issues affecting national productivity, especially amid economic changes and technological advancements.
In a statement today, MPC said the effort is being carried out through the Technical Working Group on Human Capital (TWGHC), which serves as a strategic engagement platform involving ministries, government agencies and industry players.
It said the recent TWGHC 2026 engagement session focused on key challenges affecting productivity growth, including skills gaps, talent supply constraints and the need to enhance workforce adaptability in an increasingly dynamic economic environment.
“Through strengthened collaboration coordinated by MPC, TWGHC functions as a facilitator in translating industry input into more structured, practical and impactful policy improvement proposals and follow-up actions,” the statement said.
According to MPC, the TWGHC 2026 engagement session further strengthened strategic cooperation between the government and industry towards developing a more productive, resilient and responsive Malaysian workforce capable of meeting current and future economic needs.
Meanwhile, MPC deputy director-general Dr Mohamad Norjayadi Tamam said industry input reflecting on-the-ground realities gathered during the engagement session is crucial in strengthening policy alignment and improving policy implementation at industry level.
A statutory body under the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), MPC drives national productivity holistically at national, sectoral and enterprise levels, guided by three main thrusts – developing future talent, driving digitalisation and innovation, and building a strong ecosystem. – BERNAMA
