Summary
- Malaysia is placing TVET at the centre of industrial policy.
- Focus areas include semiconductors, AI and green technology.
- Malaysia aims to train 60,000 highly skilled engineers by 2030.
SHANGHAI, October 1 — Malaysia is placing technical and vocational education at the centre of its push towards a high-value economy, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said.
He said skilled workers are essential as Malaysia expands into semiconductors, artificial intelligence, green technology and advanced manufacturing.
Under TVET 2.0, the government wants closer cooperation between industry and training institutions to ensure skills match changing business needs.
Malaysia aims to secure RM500 billion in semiconductor investment and train or upskill 60,000 highly skilled engineers by 2030.
