In Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia's central bank has stepped beyond its traditional role to confront a quiet crisis: an economy that grows without lifting most of its workers. The iTEKAD Employment program, launched at the Sasana Symposium 2026, weaves together skills training, financial support, and direct job placement to help vulnerable Malaysians cross the widening gap between the work that exists and the capabilities required to claim it. It is an acknowledgment that prosperity, left to circulate on its own, does not always find its way to those who need it most.
Malaysia launches iTEKAD Employment to bridge skills gap for vulnerable workers
Program targets vulnerable communities facing employment barriers and income instability, aiming to improve economic participation and reduce inequality.