PUTRAJAYA, June 7 — Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has directed all government training and research institutions to provide specialised programmes.

In emerging fields such as artificial intelligence (AI), cryptocurrency and energy transition for selected TVET students beginning in July.

Anwar said between 50 and 100 students from each selected institution will receive early exposure to high-technology fields.

He also announced that up to RM50 million from the Skills Development Fund Corporation’s High Impact Programme Fund will be allocated to strengthen TVET 2.0.

The initiative aims to align workforce development with future industry needs through stronger collaboration between government agencies, industry players and employers.