Petaling Jaya, April 26: The REHDA Institute Youth Initiative (RIYI) 2026 has kicked off its first mentorship session, engaging about 50 students from over 15 universities with industry leaders to strengthen workforce readiness in Malaysia’s built-environment sector.
Launched earlier this year by Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook, the programme features three structured sessions aimed at bridging the gap between academic learning and workplace expectations.
Participants gained early exposure to career pathways, practical industry insights and direct interaction with corporate mentors, helping them better understand roles within the sector.
REHDA Institute chairman Datuk Jeffrey Ng Tiong Lip said, “RIYI is more than a mentorship programme. It represents a strategic response to Malaysia’s evolving skills challenges by strengthening collaboration between universities and industry.”
The initiative also addresses graduate underemployment, with over 1.6 million graduates reportedly working in jobs mismatched to their qualifications.
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