28th UNI APRO ICTS Committee Meeting – Day Two Proceedings

 

Day 2 : 28th UNI APRO ICTS Committee Meeting
Date : 14 October 2026
Venue : Berjaya Times Square Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The meeting united ICTS trade union leaders across the Asia-Pacific region to shape the future of the trade union movement through stronger solidarity, renewed strategies and collective action in a rapidly transforming industry.

Key Discussions

Social Dialogue and Collective Bargaining:
Strengthening workers’ rights, collective bargaining and political influence.

Union Renewal and Inclusive Leadership:
Modernising unions, expanding membership and developing future leaders.

Future of Work and Digital Transformation:
Addressing AI, job security, reskilling and emerging digital skills.

UNI Apro ICTS Activities Plan:
Enhancing regional cooperation, coordination and joint union initiatives.

Associate Professor Dr. Yusmadi Yah binti Jusoh of Universiti Putra Malaysia also presented on “AI, Digital Transformation and the Future of Work,” highlighting how emerging technologies are reshaping workplaces, job roles and skills requirements, and emphasising the importance of reskilling, workforce adaptability and protecting workers’ rights in the evolving world of work.

STMU Participation

STMU presented its transformation journey from UTES to STMU, highlighting the challenges encountered, UNI-MLC’s support, and efforts to secure approval for the transformation.

This milestone paved the way for formal union recognition and Collective Agreement negotiations, marking significant progress in strengthening workers’ representation in the evolving ICTS sector.

Key Takeaway

The meeting reaffirmed that strong union networks, inclusive leadership, continuous skills development and strategic collective action are essential to safeguarding workers’ rights and ensuring unions remain relevant and influential amid rapid industry transformation.

UNI Apro ICTS Work Plan 2026–2027

Sis. Fumiko outlined key priorities and planned activities to strengthen union organising and regional cooperation under the UNI Apro ICTS Work Plan 2026–2027.

The meeting concluded with Any Other Business and confirmation of the date and venue for the next meeting.

Kamasiah Hj Taiban
Assistant Secretary (ICTS Sector)