LABUAN: GiatMara Labuan is set to broaden its course offerings in the oil and gas (O&G) sector to enhance employment prospects for locals in this duty-free island, its Advisory Chairman Datuk Rafi Alli Hassan said.
He also expressed his concern over the limited representation of local residents in the O&G sector in Labuan even as the industry’s current rapid development and emphasised the significance of empowering locals with proper training to ensure their competitiveness in the evolving O&G job market.
“In response, GiatMara aims to address this disparity by providing comprehensive training programmes, equipping locals with the essential skills required for O&G occupations,” he told reporters after a Back-to-School programme held at Desa Tunas Hijau, here, Saturday.
To facilitate this initiative, GiatMara Labuan is set to collaborate with Labuan Shipyard Engineering Sdn Bhd (LSE), a leading integrated solutions provider in shipbuilding and ship repair (SBSR) and the O&G industry, Rafi said, and confirmed that discussions with the LSE chairman were positive.
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Rafi added the strategic partnership would aim to bridge the skill gap and provide locals with the necessary expertise to contribute effectively to the thriving O&G sector on the island.
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