GEORGE TOWN, May 1 – May 1 every year is not just a public holiday or public holiday, but is dedicated to celebrating the tiredness of workers throughout the country who bear the responsibility and trust in mobilizing various sectors and developing the country. Regardless of whether they are employees in the public sector, the private sector, local authorities or the self-employed, the contribution of all, especially the citizens of Penang is greatly appreciated, including in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Now, in the phase of transition to endemic, the contribution and role of each employee must be continued to ensure the continuity of the state development agenda and Vision Penang2030: Smart and Green State Based on National Inspired Family can be realized.
In fact, the State Government is optimistic and will continue to intensify efforts to assist citizens by establishing strategic partnerships with stakeholders; provide employment opportunities in various sectors as well as introduce additional incentives or related stimulus plans in recognition of the role played.
The Penang State Government is moving proactively by collaborating with the Social Security Organization (Socso) especially to help those who have lost their jobs and livelihoods. Based on the Labor Force Survey (STB) for the 4th quarter of 2021.
Penang is among the states that recorded the lowest unemployment rate of 3.2 percent, after the Federal Territory of Putrajaya (1.6 percent), Selangor (2.9 percent), Melaka and Negeri Sembilan ( 3.1 percent). Meanwhile, the labor force participation rate (LFPR) in Penang is also very encouraging at 72.1 percent, after the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur at 74.7 percent and Selangor (74.1 percent).
The high -skilled human capital development agenda has also never been neglected as it is driven to drive a high -prospect career ecosystem in enhancing the marketability of the people as contained in the Penang Vision2030. In fact, the State Government has also implemented a variety of basic programs to pique the interest of the next generation towards STEM.
(Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) through initiatives such as MakerLab, Coding-For-All, Penang International Science Fair and others to further support the state economy as well. maintaining Penang’s position as the ‘Silicon Valley of the East’.
Therefore, let us all employees, renew our commitment and strengthen our determination to continue to show high performance work, while practicing work ethic with integrity in forming an excellent work culture as a catalyst #UntukNegeriKita create more success and ensure prosperity can be enjoyed together without anyone being excluded. Congratulations on Labor Day 2022 to all employees, especially the people of Penang whom I love.
