KUALA LUMPUR – The spirit of youth empowerment and future-ready workforce development took centre stage as NIOSH joined the Prime Minister’s Engagement Session with Malaysian Indian Students held at Dewan Tunku Canselor, Universiti Malaya.

The programme was graced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Minister of Human Resources, YB Dato’ Sri Ramanan Ramakrishnan. Organised by the Malaysian Indian Transformation Unit (MITRA) in collaboration with the Ministry of Human Resources, the initiative brought together students from across the country to explore opportunities in education, skills development and future careers.

Led by its Executive Director Dato’ Haji Ayop Salleh, the NIOSH delegation engaged directly with students through an interactive exhibition booth and career-sharing sessions focused on the growing importance of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH).

Students were introduced to various career pathways and initiatives under NIOSH, including opportunities as OSH Practitioners, post-retirement training careers, the OSH-C Madani programme and the Safety Induction for Tourism Industry (SITI) initiative.

NIOSH’s participation reflects its continued commitment to nurturing future-ready talent by providing greater exposure to industry-driven skills, professional development and emerging career opportunities in OSH.