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Malaysia has created a Strategic TVET 2.0 Task Force and 10 specialized committees to overhaul technical and vocational education from 2026 to 2035, Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid announced in Putrajaya.
The Raja of Perlis has stressed that technical and vocational education remains essential for cultivating innovative talent capable of navigating technological disruption while upholding integrity and patriotic values.
Kelantan's inaugural TeknoVocasX Academy campus launches in October with automotive and electrical technology programmes, designed to retain youth and address regional skills shortages through industry partnerships.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has assured that Malaysia's technical and vocational graduates will enjoy near-universal employment prospects through strengthened partnerships between educational institutions and industry players.
Johor's BN leadership has dismissed accusations that vocational students were forced to attend a party event, with the state chief emphasising cross-party cooperation regardless of electoral outcomes.
Politeknik Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin has launched a RM500,000 commercial eel farming project in Perlis, equipping five communities with aquaculture expertise and resources to generate sustainable income over six months.