THE ‘GBS Talent Outreach (GBSTO) Programme’ organised by the state government through investPenang served to create awareness among students in universities and colleges on the vast potential of the Global Business System (GBS) industry in Malaysia.
GBSTO also aimed to dispel the misconception that GBS is merely a call centre and transactionional based industry.
Among the participating companies were AirAsia, Celestica, Kerry Logistics, Swarovski, Toray, Wilmar, Osram and many others which set up booths to provide information to students from local institutions of higher learning.
Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow, who officiated the event, noted that no efforts would be spared in ensuring the continued growth of economic opportunities for the people and more so for the GBS ecosystem with its vast potential.
“Today’s event is part of the continuous efforts by the state government as well as investPenang to spur the local GBS ecosystem and maintain the former’s position as a leading choice for investments,” Chow said at the launch of GBSTO on Oct 27.
“All these investments and reinvestments form the GBS ecosystem of Penang with its more than 50 companies that have created 10,000 high-value jobs. The state is committed to continue strengthening the GBS ecosystem in Penang especially in areas that are synergistic to Penang’s existing business activities,” he added.
Also present were the Chief Minister’s Special Investment Advisor Datuk Seri Lee Kah Choon, investPenang CEO Datuk Loo Lee Lian, MDEC GBS & Industry Development head Nik Izuddin Nik Mohd Yusof and senior management representatives from GBS companies in Penang.
Story by Victor Seow
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