Training of locals mooted to tackle labour shortage, unemployment

Raven: The state government has been in discussion with the Federal Government on how to solve the labour shortage.

IN AN effort to reduce labour shortage in the tourism industry, the Johor government is looking into providing training to equip locals with the necessary skills to support industry players.

Johor tourism, environment, heritage and culture committee chairman K. Raven Kumar said the state government had been in discussion with the Federal Government on how to resolve the issue.“The labour shortage, particularly in the tourism industry, is not unique to Johor as all other states around the country are also facing a similar situation.