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Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid has congratulated Muhammad Ammar Azli from Wakaf Tapai IKBN for clinching the welding title at the Professionals 2026 championship in Kaluga, Russia.
Malaysia's Human Resources Ministry is seeking Cabinet approval to convert RM100 million in Skills Development Fund Corporation financing from loans to grants, aiming to ease the financial burden on Technical and Vocational Education and Training students.
Malaysia's Ministry of Education vocational colleges have received over 67,000 applications for fewer than 20,000 places, underscoring surging interest in skills-based education and reflecting the government's push to strengthen the TVET sector.
Pahang has committed more than RM5 million this year to bolster its technical and vocational education sector, with Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail emphasizing proactive workforce development ahead of industrial investment.
Malaysia's Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek has tasked Setapak Vocational College students with designing drone technology solutions to enhance campus security, emphasizing practical problem-solving skills in an increasingly tech-driven workforce.
Pahang Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail has appealed to Orang Asli youths to embrace technical and vocational training, citing the need to combat educational dropout and create pathways to employment and entrepreneurship.
Malaysia's Higher Education Ministry will upgrade accommodation at polytechnics facing overcrowding, with hostel repairs planned after applications exceeded 125% targets.