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Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Chang Lih Kang says Malaysia's expanding high-tech sector is generating strong demand for STEM graduates, with job openings outpacing available talent. The government is investing heavily to build a skilled workforce pipeline.
Malaysia has established a Strategic TVET 2.0 Task Force and 10 specialized committees to overhaul technical and vocational education through 2035, aiming to build a skills-driven workforce aligned with industry requirements.
Universiti Malaysia Perlis is graduating almost 2,000 students yearly into the electrical and electronics sectors, underpinning the nation's push to become a global semiconductor powerhouse.
Malaysia's Human Resources Minister has pledged to strengthen cooperation with Pakistan and Sri Lanka on workforce development, skills training, and employment sustainability, signalling deeper regional engagement.
Malaysia has achieved its highest-ever GNI per capita at USD12,380 under Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's leadership, positioning the nation just USD1,996 away from World Bank high-income classification by 2027.
Employment among agricultural TVET graduates has grown to 76% in 2024 from 61% six years earlier, though the sector still trails the broader TVET employment benchmark of 95%, according to a new government study.
ASEAN education ministers have adopted a strategic five-year plan for 2026-2030 prioritizing artificial intelligence integration, STEM education, and values-based learning to prepare the region's workforce for global competitiveness.
Malaysia's Community Development Department is seeking to broaden eligibility requirements for Tabika nursery school teachers, moving beyond traditional diploma qualifications to accommodate expanding specialisations including Pra Tahfiz and autism education.
QSR Brands and Yayasan JCorp have graduated 37 students through their Applied Dual Intake (ADI) programme, raising the total to 60 since its 2023 inception. The initiative combines vocational training with hands-on experience in KFC restaurants.
More than 326,000 students at Malaysian public universities pursued STEM subjects between 2023 and March 2026, representing 59% of total enrolments, Parliament was told on Monday.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called for Malaysia to urgently strengthen workforce training and education systems to prepare citizens for an artificial intelligence-driven future, announcing plans for a new AI Governance Bill.