Technical Skills Shortage

AI Development and Engineering: There is a significant shortage of professionals with expertise in AI development, machine learning, and data engineering. According to a report by Linkedln, AI -related roles were among the top emerging jobs in Malaysia, but the supply of talent is not meeting the growing demand. Despite the increasing number of AI-related courses offered by Malaysian universities, the number of graduates with advanced AI skills remains insufficient. The demand for AI engineers in Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, is expected to grow by 30% annually, yet local talent pools are not keeping pace with the rapid expansion. Data Science and Analytics: Malaysia faces a gap in skilled data scientists and analysts who can interpret and derive insights from large datasets. According to a study by the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), the country is expected to need 20,000 data professionals by 2025, but current education and training programs are producing only a fraction of this number. This shortage is critical, as the ability to work with AI-driven data tools is essential for many industries.