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Malaysia has established a Strategic TVET 2.0 Task Force and 10 supporting committees to drive technical and vocational education reform through 2035, Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid announced, aiming to build a workforce aligned with future economic needs.
The Orange Economy Consortium and National TVET Council are partnering to deliver an intensive six-month training programme in AI-assisted filmmaking, positioning Malaysia's creative sector to compete globally while preserving cultural identity.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has unveiled the Indian Muslim Transformational Framework 2030 as a comprehensive development blueprint for Malaysia's 800,000-strong Indian Muslim community, positioning it as integral to the Malaysia MADANI agenda while mobilising RM50 million for scholarships and enterprise digitalisation.
Malaysia's Academy in Industry programme is reshaping youth employment prospects by merging theoretical training with real workplace experience across digital, electrical, transport and agri-sectors, achieving an 88.7% employment rate.
The Human Resource Development Corporation is rolling out thousands of free courses nationwide as part of National Training Week 2026, aiming to promote lifelong learning across all demographics and skill levels.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has identified artificial intelligence and professional talent development as cornerstones of Malaysia's regional competitiveness, following discussions with Balai Ikhtisas Malaysia.
Malaysia's Human Resources Ministry is accelerating efforts to generate high-quality jobs in rural regions through wage policies, training initiatives, and mobility allowances, aiming to reverse youth migration to urban centres.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has pledged that Malaysia's TVET graduates will secure near-universal employment through closer alignment between educational institutions and industry demands, with job offers extended before course completion.
KFC Malaysia and Yayasan JCorp have successfully trained and certified 37 new graduates through the Applied Dual Intervention (ADI) programme, bringing the total to 60 since its 2023 inception.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has encouraged Malaysia's estimated 1.2 million gig workers to pursue technical and vocational training to develop specialised skills and advance their careers beyond ride-hailing and delivery roles.
Tabung Haji and Bank Islam have unveiled a RM1 million initiative targeting disadvantaged youth with vocational training and employment opportunities across nursing, accountancy, technical trades and allied health sectors.
Malaysia's unemployment rate improved to 2.9% last year from 3.2% in 2024, Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid announced, attributing the decline to expanding technical education and vocational training initiatives.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has unveiled the Bakat MADANI initiative, a nationwide programme designed to equip 25,000 individuals with employment-ready skills. The scheme brings together government-linked investment companies, corporations and Petronas to develop talent in strategic growth sectors.