MDDI 演講稿 · 2025-07-25
陳杰豪高階政務部長在可持續 AI 資料中心職業日上的開幕致辭
要點
- • 資料中心是新加坡數字經濟的關鍵基建，但也是大體量的能耗與水耗——所以不能簡單「多建」，必須更可持續。
- • 新加坡兩個工具：《綠色資料中心路線圖》（去年）+《綠色標誌：資料中心 2024》（GMDC:2024）。Nxera 在大士的新設施融入先進冷卻與節能技術。
- • 今天的招聘會有 500+ 個空缺——資料中心專家、能源與可持續專家、機械工程師等；既適合應屆生，也適合中職轉型者。
- • Nxera × ITE × SIT 的工讀專案（包含「綠色資料中心」專項文憑與學位）讓 Azizul Hakeem 從實習生在不到一年內升為高階工程主管。
- • TIP Alliance 自 2022 年起促成 1000+ 科技崗位、1300+ 年度實習；IDT 理工畢業生中位起薪從 2700 升至 2900；TeSA 已為 19,000+ 本地人對接科技崗位。
- • AI 會自動化低價值環節——但更需要的是批判性思考、創造力、問題解決、經驗與持續學習的態度。
完整譯文（繁體中文）
MDDI 英文原文譯文 · 翻譯日期: 2026-05-03
新電信數碼基建公司（Singtel Digital InfraCo）與 Nxera 執行長 Bill Chang 先生，
各位嘉賓，
各位女士、先生：
早安。我很興奮出席今天的招聘會。
資料中心（DC）是新加坡未來數字經濟使能基礎設施的重要部分。正如 Bill 剛才清晰指出的——這不只是「磚頭與水泥」，而是關於「讓它運轉」的東西——不只是 AI 機器，更是讓這件事跑起來的「人」。資料中心是我們看新加坡數字經濟（由 AI 與自動化驅動）的重要部分。鑑於各行業大規模數字化——尤其是 AI 使用增加——對 DC 的需求很強。
與此同時——資料中心佔地不小，能耗與水耗也很可觀。這是我們作為小國必須做的真實權衡。當對 DC 的需求增長——我們不能簡單「多建」——必須找出讓它們更可持續的創新辦法。
這就是為什麼我們去年釋出了《綠色資料中心路線圖》。該路線圖闡明瞭我們如何提升資料中心的能源效率、並鼓勵使用綠色能源。我們最近也重新整理了《綠色標誌：資料中心 2024》（GMDC:2024）以提升可持續性標準。這些倡議是我們為新加坡未來打造更可持續數字基礎設施這一更廣國家努力的一部分。
我很高興看到資料中心運營商對這些倡議的積極回應。以 Nxera 為例——正如 Bill 提到的——他們位於大士（Tuas）的新設施將融入先進冷卻系統與節能技術，以減少碳足跡。
我們歡迎產業夥伴這樣的創新——它們展現出對可持續性的承諾。當 Nxera 這樣的公司站出來落實可持續做法——也鼓勵了其他公司這麼做。
隨著 DC 的設計與運營被改造得更可持續、並通過 AI 自動化最佳化——DC 內部的崗位也將演化，將會有更多激動人心的新崗位。
比如「資料中心專家」（data centre specialists）——這些專業人士確保我們的設施高效執行，同時與工程師、可持續性專家合作，落地冷卻與能源最佳化的創新方案。
這只是今天招聘會上 500 多個職位空缺中的一種。空缺涵蓋：能源與可持續性專員、機械工程師，以及更多激動人心的角色。我鼓勵大家探索這些多樣的機會——既有應屆生崗位，也有面向中職轉型者的位置。這些崗位現已開放招聘。
但拿到工作只是第一步。同樣重要的是——你如何在職業裡成長。我很高興聽到這裡許多公司提供「工讀專案」，幫助你發展有意義的職業。
比如，Nxera 已經與工藝教育學院（ITE）、新加坡理工大學（SIT）合作推出工讀專案，包括「綠色資料中心」方向的文憑與專業學位。這些專案讓學生把課堂所學應用到真實專案中——為這一快速演變行業的職業生涯構建相關能力。
舉個例子——Azizul Hakeem。他完成 ITE 的「網路與網路安全」高階工藝教育文憑後，加入了 Nxera 的資料中心運營團隊做實習生。通過「工讀文憑」計劃——他在不到一年裡升任「高階工程主管」（Senior Engineering Officer）。今天他在 Nxera 運營團隊中扮演關鍵角色——管理關鍵的輪班運營與敏感的資料中心繫統。Azizul 的旅程展示了——只要有決心與正確的支援——人能在這一行業裡建起一份回報豐厚的事業。
這些努力是我們更大「拓寬進入科技或科技相關崗位的路徑」國家行動的一部分。無論你是什麼訓練背景或處在職業的哪個階段——我們都希望為你創造一條通往科技相關行業職業的路徑。這就是我們如何打造一個為所有新加坡人創造機會的「包容數字經濟」。
有些人會焦慮——「AI 會不會搶走工作？」「我畢業時這個行業會有什麼工作給我？」「我能跳到怎樣令人激動的角色？」在我看來——AI 一定會轉型並顛覆許多行業，這無可爭議。但在新加坡——我們有一個生態、有夥伴在這裡——確保我們每一位新加坡員工、每一位新加坡應屆生——都有最好的機會去把握數字未來裡令人激動的新機會。
通過與產業玩家、教育機構緊密合作——我們已開發出與產業需求緊密對齊的培訓專案。比如通過 TIP Alliance（面向 ITE 與理工學院）——我們為學生構建了結構化路徑。
許多人從這些專案中受益——自 2022 年起——已為 ITE 與理工學院畢業生承諾了 1,000 多個優質科技崗位——超過 1,300 名學生完成了年度實習。
就業結果也在改善。比如「資訊與數字技術」（IDT）理工應屆畢業生的中位起薪從 2022 年 2,700 新元升至 2024 年 2,900 新元。我們將繼續引入產業夥伴與僱主——創造價值鏈上更上游、更新穎、更激動人心的路徑——讓應屆生有更高起薪、有良好的職業發展、能抓住工作機會。
在需求側——我也很高興——已有 200 多家公司加入「以技能為本」的招聘運動——承諾基於技能而非只看學歷來招聘——併為我們的學生與應屆生創造端到端路徑——從在校實習、到崗位學徒制、再到工讀機會。這顯示了產業對培育本地人才管線的強烈承諾。
對希望轉入科技崗位的中職專業人士——「TechSkills Accelerator」（TeSA）的「公司主導培訓」專案為你的職業轉型提供結構化支援。迄今——TeSA 已為 19,000 多名本地人對接到優質科技崗位。這與我們更廣的「終身學習」承諾一致。事實上——今天的招聘會是「SkillsFuture Festival」的一部分——這一節慶全島舉辦超過 150 場活動，支援新加坡人的技能升級旅程。
無論你是剛開始職業，還是考慮轉換——新加坡正在成長的數字經濟中有很多機會。我鼓勵大家邁出第一步。一開始可能會令人卻步——但我們都在這裡支援你的旅程。
請充分利用今天的招聘會——和產業夥伴聊聊、瞭解可走的不同路徑、探索如何成為這個不斷成長的行業的一部分。
我也想呼應 Bill Chang 之前所說——展望未來——自動化與 AI 會讓重複、手工的任務變得輕鬆。低價值、低端增長的活動可能會被自動化——就像 AI 替代許多過去要面對面做的工作一樣。但有了自動化與 AI 加持——我們也獲得許多新機會——更高價值、更高生產力、更好工資、更好成長。
但我們必須具備更好的「人類技能」——批判性思考、創造力、問題解決、經驗、以及「持續學習與自我升級」的態度——只要這樣，回報豐厚的職業會一直存在。
通過協作——作為產業、人民、私營部門、與高等教育機構的夥伴關係——我們能打造一支具競爭力、面向未來的勞動力，強化新加坡數字經濟，並確保多種路徑並存——讓所有新加坡人都能在我們的數字未來中擁有有意義的職業。
祝大家今天招聘會順利。謝謝。
英文原文
MDDI 官網原始記錄 · 抓取日期: 2026-05-02
Mr Bill Chang, CEO Singtel Digital InfraCo & Nxera
Distinguished Guests
Ladies and Gentlemen
Good morning. I am very excited to join all of you at today's career fair.
Data centres (DCs) are an important part of the enabling infrastructure for Singapore’s future digital economy. As Mr Chang articulately laid out just now, it is not about bricks and mortars, but really about what makes it tick – not just about AI machines, but people who make this work. Data centres are an important part of how we see Singapore’s digital economy, driven by AI and automation. The demand for DCs is strong, given the rapid digitalisation across industry sectors – almost every sector is digitalising at scale, especially with the increased use of AI.
At the same time, data centres have a sizeable physical footprint, and consume significant energy and water resources. This is a real trade-off we must make as a small country. As the need for data centres grows, we cannot simply build more of them – we need find innovative ways to make them more sustainable.
This is why last year, we launched the Green Data Centre Roadmap. This roadmap sets out how we intend to improve the energy efficiency of data centres and encourage the use of green energy. We have also recently refreshed the Green Mark for Data Centres 2024 (GMDC:2024) to raise sustainability standards. These initiatives are part of our broader national efforts to build a more sustainable digital infrastructure for Singapore's future.
I am heartened to see data centre operators responding positively to these initiatives. Take Nxera for example. As Mr Chang mentioned earlier, their upcoming Tuas facility will incorporate advanced cooling systems and energy-efficient technologies to reduce their carbon footprint.
We welcome such innovations from industry partners that demonstrate their commitment to sustainability. When companies like Nxera step forward to implement sustainable practices, it encourages others to do the same.
As DCs design and operations are transformed to be more sustainable and optimised with AI automation, the job roles within the DCs will also evolve. There will be many more new exciting job roles for everyone.
Take data centre specialists for example. These professionals ensure our facilities operate efficiently, while working alongside engineers and sustainability experts to implement innovative solutions in cooling and energy optimisation.
This is just one out of the more than 500 job openings available at today’s career fair. The openings range from Energy & Sustainability specialists, Mechanical Engineers and many more exciting roles. I encourage all of you to explore these diverse opportunities. There are job opportunities for fresh graduates as well as mid-careerists who are looking to switch into the data centre industry. These jobs are immediately available and hiring.
But getting a job is just the first step. What's equally important is how you grow in your career. I'm glad to hear that many companies here offer work-study programmes to help you develop meaningful careers.
For instance, Nxera has partnered with the Institute of Technical Education and the Singapore Institute of Technology to offer work-study programmes, including diplomas and specialised degrees in Green Data Centres. These programmes allow students to apply what they learn in the classroom to real-world projects, building up the relevant competencies for a career in this rapidly evolving sector.
An example is Azizul Hakeem. After his Higher Nitec in Cyber & Network Security at ITE, Azizul joined Nxera's Data Centre Operations team as an intern. Through the Work-Study Diploma programme, he progressed to a Senior Engineering Officer in less than a year. Today, he plays a vital role in Nxera's operations team, where he manages critical shift operations and sensitive data centre systems. Azizul's journey shows that with determination and the right support, one can build a rewarding career in this sector.
These efforts are part of our larger national effort to open more pathways into tech career or tech-related job roles. Regardless of your training, background, or stage of career, we want to create pathways for you to have a career in tech-related sectors. This is how we are building an inclusive digital economy that creates opportunities for all Singaporeans.
There are anxieties among some who ask, “Will AI take over jobs?”, “What kind of jobs could there be in the industry for me when I graduate?”, or “Are there exciting job roles for me to transit into?” In my mind, AI will certainly transform and disrupt many industry sectors. That is without a doubt. But in Singapore, we have an ecosystem, partners available here to ensure that every one of our Singaporean workers, every one of our Singaporean fresh graduates have the best opportunities to seize new and exciting opportunities in a digital future.
By working closely with industry players and educational institutions, we have developed training programmes that are tightly aligned with industry needs. For example, through the TechSkills Accelerator for ITE and Polytechnics (TIP) Alliance, we have created structured pathways for students.
Many have benefitted from the programmes - since 2022, over 1,000 good tech jobs have been committed for ITE and Polytechnic graduates, with more than 1,300 students completing year-long internships.
Employment outcomes have also improved. For example, with Information and Digital Technologies (IDT) polytechnic fresh graduates, their median starting salary increased from $2,700 in 2022 to $2,900 in 2024. And we will continue to bring in industry partners, employers to create new, exciting pathways and better jobs up the value chain, so that our fresh graduates have better starting pay, have good career development and are able to seize work opportunities.
On the demand side, I am very heartened that more than 200 companies have also joined the skills-based hiring movement, pledging to hire based on skills rather than just qualifications, and to create end-to-end pathways for our students and graduates - from internships during their studies, to apprenticeships for on-the-job training, and work-study opportunities. This shows the strong commitment from industry to develop our local talent pipeline.
For mid-career professionals looking to pivot into tech roles, the TechSkills Accelerator (TeSA) company-led training programme provides structured support for your career transition. To date, TeSA has placed more than 19,000 locals into good tech jobs. This aligns with our broader commitment to lifelong learning. In fact, today’s career fair is part of the SkillsFuture Festival, which features over 150 events island-wide to support Singaporeans in their skills upgrading journey.
Whether you are starting out in your career, or considering a switch, there are many opportunities in Singapore’s growing digital economy. I encourage you to take that first step. It may seem daunting at first, but we are all here to support you on this journey.
Take full advantage of today's career fair - speak with the industry partners, learn about the different pathways available, and explore how you can be part of this growing sector.
And I just want to reinforce what Mr Bill Chang said earlier – moving forward, automation and AI will make repetitive, manual tasks much easier. Lower value, low-end growth activities may be automated, the way AI replaces many of what we used to be do in person in the past. But with automation and AI enablement, there are many new opportunities available for us – higher value, better productivity, better wages and better growth opportunities.
But we need to have better human skills – critical thinking, creativity, problem-solving, experience and an attitude of always continuous learning and upskilling ourselves, and there will always be rewarding careers for all of us.
By working together – as an industry, people-private partnership together with the IHLs, we can build a competitive and future-ready workforce, strengthen Singapore's digital economy, and ensure that we have multiple pathways so that all Singaporeans can have meaningful careers in our digital future.
I wish all of you a fruitful career fair ahead. Thank you.