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Over the last three decades, many countries in the Asia Pacific have experienced phenomenal economic growth and rapid industrialization. Malaysia has been no exception. Rapid economic growth has shifted the base of its economy from agriculture to the manufacturing sector. This process of industrialization has had considerable impact on the demand for labour in various economic sectors and thus carries with it significant implications for human resource development. This article examines the relationship between industrialization and the education and training system in the context of the growth in demand for various skills, trends in workforce participation, labour shortages and prospects in specific sectors, and changes in occupation, wage levels and productivity. Against this background the author assesses the implications for human resource development issues and strategies and points up future challenges for the country's education and training policies.

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The Impact of Industrialization on Human Resource Development in Malaysia

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