PUTRAJAYA, Sept 23 — A cybersecurity academy, coordinated by CyberSecurity Malaysia, will be established to address the urgent needs of semiconductor and electronics companies.
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said there is a pressing need for cybersecurity experts, with over 26,009 vacancies in the field.
“The establishment of this academy is crucial as many universities offer similar programmes.
“In terms of accreditation, this academy will serve as a body that coordinates the types of courses offered,” he said after the National Technical and Vocational Education and Training Council (MTVET) meeting here today.
Zahid, who is MTVET chairman, emphasised the need to enhance talent development in the cybersecurity sector, particularly as the country faces a surge in digital technology that drives economic growth.
In this regard, he said the academy aims to develop local workforce expertise in cybersecurity through a structured and continuous capacity and competency enhancement programme.
Zahid added that MTVET has agreed to incorporate TVET elements into the National Service Training Programme (PLKN) to provide broader career opportunities for participants.
He noted that the courses will resemble do-it-yourself programmes in fields such as plumbing, air conditioning, and electronics.
Zahid said it has been suggested TVET institutions meeting PLKN criteria also conduct modules involving TVET students.
— Bernama
