PETALING JAYA: Increased investments in infrastructure development and addressing skilled worker shortages are key to ensuring Malaysia’s position as a regional industry leader, says Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi. The Works Minister said Asean would need an estimated US$2.8 trillion in infrastructure investment between 2016 and 2030, or roughly US$184bil each year, to meet growing development...
KUALA LUMPUR: Creating an anti-bullying framework in educational institutions, driving digital education, and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) are among the main focuses of the Ministry of Education (MOE) in Budget 2026. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek stated that, apart from this, efforts are also focused on empowering preschools and enhancing the potential of students...
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong has raised questions regarding the government's definition of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education, urging clarity on the scope of subjects classified under the category. Dr Wee said that STEM consists of 38 component subjects, yet only four are considered as pure sciences. "I would like to ask...
KUALA LUMPUR: The minimum wage policy will be expanded to cover graduates and semi-skilled workers, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said this will include Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) graduates classified under Masco code 8 and above. “This effort is aimed at ensuring fair wages that reflect the qualifications and skills of...
PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Friday (July 11) held a series of bilateral meetings with senior leaders and representatives from seven countries and international entities, on the sidelines of the 58th Asean Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) and related meetings currently taking place here. The meetings, held at the Prime Minister’s Office, involved China,...
GEORGE TOWN: Penang will celebrate the state-level National Youth Day 2025 on May 17 and 18 at the Hin Bus Depot. State youth committee chairman Daniel Gooi said the theme this year would be 'Yakin Boleh' as a symbol of the younger generation challenging themselves in facing all odds, which is in line with the National...
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Australia have agreed to set up a joint higher education working group, which will include cooperating on technical and vocational skills training. Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir, through a Facebook post on Thursday (March 6), said the agreement was reached in a courtesy call to him from Australian...
KUALA LUMPUR: The Education Ministry (MOE) will introduce elements of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) starting from Year One in primary schools through the 2027 School Curriculum. Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh said primary school students will be introduced to TVET elements through an integrated learning approach that combines various disciplines, including science,...
KUALA LUMPUR: All machinery of the National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) and other enforcement agencies, from the central to the district level, have been mobilised to flood-hit areas to assist in the evacuation of victims to temporary relief centres (PPS). Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said coordination between Nadma and the agencies...
SEPANG: Two hundred students are heading to China to gain valuable TVET (technical and vocational education and training) exposure. The students will be heading to one of eight TVET institutions for a learning experience of two weeks and more under the Malaysia-China Youth TVET programme (MCYTT). Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who sent...
