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Malaysia Bolsters Industry-Driven Vocational Education for Competitive Workforce
KOTA KINABALU, May 30 - Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has highlighted the need for Malaysia to focus more on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programs to produce a competent workforce for current and future markets.
During the launch of the first phase of the Esteel Entreprise project, he underlined the importance of flexibility and industry-relevance in TVET programs, rather than relying on bureaucracy and outdated technical rules.
"Innovative training initiatives can equip our workers with the skills demanded by the industry, ensuring a better match between education and employment opportunities," he said.
The PM suggested that companies take a leading role in training individuals to meet their specific industry requirements. "Imagine a scenario where employers tailor training programs to their needs, ensuring that their workforce is adequately skilled and ready to perform," he proposed.
He emphasized the need to bridge the gap between the skills taught by central agencies and the skills required by industries, highlighting past collaborations in Kuala Lumpur's High Tech area, the Johor-Singapore Economic Zone, and Melaka as examples of successful partnerships.
Anwar opined that such partnerships should be replicated in Sabah, particularly in light of upcoming large-scale investments. "Empowering industries to shape training programs enables us to address market needs more effectively," he asserted.
Data reveals that TVET graduates in Malaysia have a high employability rate, with many securing job offers prior to graduation. These success stories underscore the importance of aligning education with industry demands.
Malaysia's commitment to TVET is part of a broader vision to cultivate a skilled workforce capable of supporting large-scale projects. television education and training programs are expected to enhance the competitiveness of Malaysian workers in both current and future markets.
- The Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, recently emphasized that Malaysia should focus more on flexible and industry-relevant Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programs to equip workers with skills demanded by the industry.
- In light of upcoming large-scale investments, the PM suggested replicating successful partnerships in Kuala Lumpur's High Tech area, the Johor-Singapore Economic Zone, and Melaka, to bridge the gap between skills taught by central agencies and those required by industries in Sabah.
- The news of Malaysia bolstering industry-driven vocational education is part of a broader policy and legislation aimed at cultivating a skilled workforce, thereby enhancing the competitiveness of Malaysian workers in international tech, finance, and general news sectors.
- Companies are encouraged to take a leading role in training individuals to meet their specific industry requirements, as suggested by the PM during the launch of the Esteel Enterprise project in Kota Kinabalu.
5.Statistics reveal that TVET graduates in Malaysia have a high employability rate, securing job offers prior to graduation, underscoring the importance of aligning education with industry demands in the news of Malaysia's competitive workforce.
