Youth Embrace Technical and Vocational Education and Training in Malaysia
TVET increasingly preferred by youth, says Ahmad Zahid
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In Malaysia, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) is increasingly favored by youth, with 56.86% of school leavers opting for TVET. The government, led by Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, aims to enhance TVET's role in economic growth and workforce development, declaring June 2 as National TVET Day.
- 01229,121 students, or 56.86%, of Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) leavers chose TVET in the previous year.
- 02Total TVET enrolment reached 459,558, with 1,398 institutions contributing to national development.
- 03The government has declared June 2 as National TVET Day to promote the importance of vocational education.
- 04The National TVET Day 2026 celebration in Putrajaya will feature various programs, including technology exhibitions and career events.
- 05Ahmad Zahid emphasizes that a skilled workforce and innovation will drive Malaysia's economic future.
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In Kuala Lumpur, Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, the National TVET Council chairman and Deputy Prime Minister, announced that Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) has become a preferred choice for youth in Malaysia. Recent statistics reveal that 56.86% of Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) school leavers, equating to 229,121 students, opted for TVET, contributing to an overall enrolment of 459,558 across 1,398 institutions. Ahmad Zahid stated that the government is committed to promoting TVET as a vital driver of human capital development and economic growth. To this end, June 2 has been designated as National TVET Day to enhance public awareness about the significance of vocational education. The upcoming National TVET Day celebration in 2026 at Dataran Putrajaya will include various engaging activities such as technology exhibitions, a TVET career carnival, and robotics challenges, aimed at fostering collaboration between educational institutions and industry. Ahmad Zahid highlighted that a highly skilled workforce and a culture of innovation are essential for Malaysia's economic future.
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The promotion of TVET is expected to enhance employability and skill development among Malaysian youth.
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