KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 – Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi underscores the importance of coordinating the National TVET Council and the National Entrepreneur Development Council to expedite the development of the technopreneur sector. As the chairman of both councils, Zahid pledges to amalgamate ideas and initiatives to foster rapid progress in technology-based entrepreneurship, emphasizing the potential to bolster Malaysia’s economic advancement.
Addressing the TVET@KKDW 2023 Technopreneur Awards ceremony, Zahid highlights the significance of a synergistic network among TVET institutions, industries, and entrepreneurs to cultivate a robust technopreneurial ecosystem. He advocates for enhanced technopreneur culture, noting its pivotal role in propelling the digital technology-based economy forward, attracting investments, and creating high-paying jobs. Additionally, Zahid encourages TVET teachers to pursue upskilling and reskilling courses to bolster their expertise, challenging them to lead by example and become technopreneur role models for future generations. – BERNAMA
