By Norrasyidah Arshad
SHAH ALAM, Nov 15 — Subang Jaya state assemblyman Michelle Ng Mei Sze has proposed the Selangor Skills Council (Majlis Kemahiran Kerja Selangor) be established in her constituency to meet the goal of 100,000 high-paying job opportunities next year.
This comes after Subang Jaya received an influx of up to 250,000 students from all across the nation via eight private higher education institutions within its vicinity.
“They include Sunway University, INTI College, SEGI College, Taylor’s University, and Monash University. Most IPTSs have twinning programs which require students to complete their studies both here and abroad.
“As such, they will be looking for well-paying jobs, especially considering the exchange rates. The state government needs to act as an intermediary by offering job opportunities to these students before they graduate or continue their studies abroad,” she said during the State Legislative Assembly today.
Meanwhile, during the discussion of the Supply Enactment Bill’s provisions, Ng also suggested the local authorities review the establishment requirements for childcare centres, kindergartens, and preschools to prevent premises from operating illegally.
Based on these requirements, care centres must be built on corner lots (in residential areas) and require layout plans, necessitating additional costs due to hiring an architect.
“They need to modify the house to create an alternative fire access, ensure compliance with the Health Ministry’s requirements, and so on.
“Those caring for two or three children are also subject to the same conditions. In the end, many caregivers operate illegally. It is time for the local authorities’ requirements to be reviewed and made more realistic without compromising children’s safety. Selangor should lead this change,” she said.
