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Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has announced a fully sponsored umrah pilgrimage for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) trainees who secure gold medals at the WorldSkills competition, signalling government investment in vocational excellence.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has pledged that Technical and Vocational Education and Training graduates will achieve 100% employability through close collaboration between institutions and industry players, with job offers extended before course completion.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid has called on Malaysia's 1.2 million gig workers to undertake TVET upskilling programmes, with HRD Corp allocating RM3 billion to support career progression beyond ride-sharing and delivery roles.
Johor DAP has challenged Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi to clarify claims that a TVET roadshow was converted into a political campaign platform, raising questions about the misuse of government facilities during the state election.
Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi announced that the establishment of a dedicated Technical and Vocational Education and Training Commission will be completed by the end of 2024, replacing the existing National TVET Council as part of broader reforms to strengthen the nation's TVET ecosystem.
Malaysia's unemployment rate declined to 2.9 per cent last year from 3.2 per cent in 2024, with Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid attributing the improvement to expanded vocational training programmes.