6.3
Workforce development and retention initiatives
6.3.1 Employee training
Overall, at least half of the respondents provide training to employees. However, the proportion
of respondents that offer training within the shipbuilding sub-sector (62%) is higher than those
in the ship repair sub-sector (40%).
In total, 334 employees have been trained in 2017. Majority of the respondents have trained
less than 10 of their employees in 2017.
Examples of Training or Upskilling Programmes Provided by Respondents in 2017
External Internal
BOSIET Occupational safety and health
GST Legal and ISO
Certifications and competency standards Machinery and equipment handling
In total, employee training expenses in 2017 have reached RM 242,447. Majority of the
respondents have expended up to RM 2500 for employee training.
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