KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 ― Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim affirmed the government’s commitment to prioritizing training in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), particularly at advanced levels, to bolster foreign investments in Malaysia. Anwar emphasized that the country’s current challenge lies in STEM education, including mathematics, science, engineering, artificial intelligence (AI), and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). He stressed the need for focused attention and increased resources in STEM training to sustain and enhance the investment momentum, which amounted to RM329.5 billion last year.
Anwar acknowledged a decline in student interest in STEM fields and highlighted ongoing efforts by the Ministry of Education and educational institutions to promote STEM education at the secondary level. Additionally, Anwar underscored the importance of establishing centers of excellence in Malaysia by foreign companies to provide skills training to professionals and local students. He emphasized the urgent need to address gaps in engineering skills and efficiency to meet the demands of high-end industries, emphasizing the importance of TVET and engineering education. Anwar also announced plans for local universities.
