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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.
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.
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.
Malaysia's Higher Education Ministry is establishing the Jelai Community College in Pahang with RM55 million investment. The institution will focus on agrotechnology and sustainable agriculture, serving rural communities and expanding vocational education access.
Malaysia's Department of Social Welfare has allocated RM600,000 to boost development in Kampung Sungai Setar Besar through its MADANI Adopted Village Programme, combining physical infrastructure upgrades with skills training and educational initiatives.
Malaysia's Academy in Industry programme is bridging the gap between vocational training and employment by placing participants directly in real workplaces while earning nationally recognised qualifications, with an impressive 88.7% employability rate within six months.
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 has committed to personally sponsor umrah pilgrimages for any Malaysian TVET participants who secure gold medals at WorldSkills 2026 in Shanghai, including their parents.
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.
Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has confirmed that the establishment of a dedicated Technical and Vocational Education and Training Commission will be completed by year-end, replacing the current National TVET Council.
Malaysia's Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry will prioritise talent development as the nation prepares to host the 23rd ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Science, Technology and Innovation in June 2027, with focus on emerging technologies and TVET collaboration.
Malaysia's MARA institution will systematically place retired military personnel as full-time wardens at its 58 junior science colleges to bolster student discipline and character building, beginning with ten campuses this year.