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Selangor has begun formal gazetting procedures for over half of its 74 registered indigenous settlements, with officials targeting completion by year-end while addressing land zoning complications affecting some communities.
Four individuals appeared in Shah Alam Sessions Court facing charges related to fraudulent applications submitted to Perkeso Daya Kerjaya 2.0, a government employment training initiative. The case highlights concerns about integrity in federal assistance programmes.
Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek has tasked Setapak Vocational College students with a one-month challenge to devise practical drone applications for enhancing campus security, as part of a collaborative programme with South Korea.
At 57, Heng Meng Lai has become Seberang Perai Polytechnic's oldest graduate, completing a Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. His achievement demonstrates that education remains attainable regardless of age or life circumstances.
Pahang's Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail has called on Orang Asli youths to pursue TVET and higher education, highlighting the need to combat dropout rates affecting the state's 90,000-strong Orang Asli population.
The Raja of Perlis has underscored technical and vocational education's pivotal role in cultivating innovative human capital capable of addressing emerging challenges in an increasingly digital economy.
Malaysia's recent US$1.5 billion sukuk issuance attracted exceptional global demand, with investors committing nearly five times the offered amount at record-low spreads, reflecting confidence in the country's economic management and reform agenda.
Malaysia's Academy in Industry programme is reshaping vocational training by linking disadvantaged youth with real workplace opportunities. Participants gain recognised diplomas while working, addressing critical skills shortages in automotive, food processing and manufacturing sectors.
Melaka will sponsor 20 children from low-income B40 households for cadet pilot training worth nearly RM10 million through International Aero Training Academy, with four selected initially and 16 more in 2025.
Twenty Malaysian students have been selected for intensive aerospace training in Ankara, Türkiye, through the SKY Global Internship Programme 2026—a collaboration between Turkish Aerospace, MIGHT, and Malaysian universities aimed at building a competitive regional aerospace workforce.
Malaysia's fourth National Training Week begins July 20, offering thousands of free courses nationwide. The HRD Corp initiative covers AI, digital marketing, drone operations and other skills for workers, entrepreneurs, and retirees.
Malaysia's Human Resources Ministry is intensifying efforts to create competitive job opportunities in rural areas, aiming to stem youth migration to cities through wage improvements, skills programmes, and relocation support.
Malaysia is strengthening its Technical and Vocational Education and Training framework through accreditation reforms that link institutions directly with industry players, aiming to equip graduates with future-ready skills and boost employability.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has assured that Technical and Vocational Education and Training graduates will achieve near-universal employment through early industry engagement, with job offers secured during their studies.
KFC Malaysia and Yayasan JCorp have successfully graduated 37 skilled workers through their ADI apprenticeship initiative, raising the total to 60 since the programme's launch in 2023. The cohort achieved a 100% pass rate in professional qualifications.