KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 -- The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) has called for stronger alignment between government policies and industry needs under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), urging Putrajaya to offer direct incentives for companies that invest in workforce upskilling.

Its president, Datuk Dr Syed Hussain Syed Husman, said while MEF supports the inclusive vision of the five-year plan, more meaningful engagement with employers is needed to ensure that training initiatives reflect real-world demands.

"The 13MP stands as a bold and inclusive blueprint for Malaysia's next chapter in development," he said.

"Its success relies on ongoing collaboration among governmental agencies, Parliament, the private sector, and civil society to ...