TalentCorp allocates RM30 million for LiKES initiative to support SME and startup internship placements, benefiting around 30,000 interns. The program aims to level the playing field for SMEs, constituting 97% of total businesses in Malaysia.
20 March 2024 – Training Matching Grant Initiative for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (LiKES), with a substantial RM30 million earmarked to support internship placements in SMEs and startups. This initiative, launched by Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong, aims to benefit approximately 30,000 interns by offering allowances during their training period and fostering collaboration between young talents and emerging businesses.
Sim highlighted the significance of this government-backed internship matching grant, emphasizing its role in empowering SMEs and startups to contribute to talent development while receiving crucial support. With a focus on leveling the internship playing field and nurturing the country’s young talent pool, LiKES stands poised to drive growth and innovation within Malaysia’s dynamic business landscape. – ref: The Edge Malaysia
