The OGSE sector in Malaysia is a dynamic ecosystem brimming with opportunity, driving job creation and a future fuelled by innovation.
Through nurturing cohesive cooperation among stakeholders and leveraging diverse initiatives, the OGSE sector continuously develops a skilled and semi-skilled workforce, reinforcing its position as an engine of Malaysia’s continued socioeconomic prosperity.
These talent initiatives are designed to cultivate a future-ready workforce, made up of competent local OGSE talent equipped to support the industry especially during volatile times. By 2030, this collaborative effort between industry, academia and government is set to empower 60,000 high-skilled and semi-skilled talents through a pipeline of progressive initiatives.
Skilled Worker Retention Programme
An initiative that supports OGSE industry players to effectively retain highly skilled talent during volatile times, and aims to alleviate the impact of permanent talent loss and subsequent expertise loss to other industries.
OGSE Career Promotion
Assist the OGSE sector to retain valuable talent by promoting the oil & gas industry’s career prospects and skill-set choices, while also facilitating training and development of the existing OGSE workforce through continuous learning and learning materials.
Expansion of Engineering Courses
Develop more diverse, comprehensive and up-to-date learning modules and materials, to equip and attract future talent for the rapidly expanding energy industry.
Expert Mentorship from Ex-OGSE Talents
Cultivate mentorship activities involving former OGSE talents and current workers to build integral competencies for highly skilled positions mentorship.
The Industry Talent Framework (InTAF) is an initiative co-developed by Malaysia Petroleum Resources Corporation (MPRC), the Malaysian Oil, Gas & Energy Services Council (MOGSC), and Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS) to bridge talent gaps by consolidating activity-driven demand data, establishing productivity norms, and aligning talent supply pipelines with industry needs.
Acknowledging persistent gaps in reliable talent data and workforce insights, InTAF was introduced during the 2024 mid-term review under the talent pillar of the National OGSE Industry Blueprint 2021–2030.
The framework aims to address key talent planning challenges in the OGSE industry by providing a clear view of talent supply and demand, enabling better project planning and sequencing to avoid not only shortages but also surpluses, ensuring a balanced and efficient workforce.
