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Malaysia's Human Resources Ministry has proposed a student exchange programme between ADTEC JTM and Singapore's Institute of Technical Education, aiming to boost international vocational education ties and align training with industry needs.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid has established a Strategic TVET 2.0 Task Force and 10 specialist committees to drive Malaysia's technical and vocational education transformation through 2035, aiming to develop a workforce responsive to evolving economic needs.
Pahang's Menteri Besar has encouraged Orang Asli youths to pursue technical and vocational qualifications, citing the need to tackle educational dropouts among the state's 90,000-strong indigenous population.
The Raja of Perlis has stressed that technical and vocational education is essential for developing skilled, innovative workers capable of meeting future industrial demands shaped by artificial intelligence and digitalisation.
Malaysia's polytechnic and community college students have secured 14 medals at the 31st FIRA RoboWorld Cup in Canada, including six gold medals, demonstrating the competitive strength of the nation's TVET sector.
Employment among agricultural TVET graduates in Malaysia has climbed to 76% in 2024, a substantial jump from 61% six years earlier. However, the sector still underperforms relative to the broader TVET landscape and faces persistent youth recruitment challenges.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has committed to fully fund umrah pilgrimages for Malaysian TVET participants who secure gold medals at WorldSkills Competition 2026 in Shanghai next September, using his personal resources.
Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has assured that TVET graduates will secure employment before completing their studies through proactive collaboration between educational institutions and industry partners.
Johor's BN leadership has dismissed accusations that vocational students were pressured to participate in a party gathering, while stressing the necessity for unified governance between state and federal authorities.