Surge in Vocational College Applications in Sabah Amid Government Investment
Sabah sees vocational college applications increase
The Star
Image: The Star
Sabah's Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor announced a significant increase in vocational college applications, rising from 28,098 in 2022 to 58,263 in 2026. The Sabah government allocated RM437.90 million (approximately $93 million USD) for human capital development, aiming to prepare students for future job opportunities in emerging sectors.
- 01Vocational college applications in Sabah increased significantly from 28,098 in 2022 to 58,263 in 2026.
- 02The Sabah government allocated RM437.90 million (approximately $93 million USD) for human capital development.
- 031,000 graduates received diplomas during the recent convocation ceremony.
- 04The intake capacity for vocational colleges is currently 17,912 students.
- 05The World Economic Forum predicts the creation of 170 million new jobs by 2030 in sectors like Artificial Intelligence and renewable energy.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
In a recent announcement, Sabah's Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor highlighted a remarkable increase in applications to vocational colleges, which surged from 28,098 in 2022 to 58,263 projected for 2026. This growth reflects the Sabah government's commitment to human capital development, with an allocation of RM437.90 million (approximately $93 million USD) for this purpose. At the Malaysian Education Ministry Vocational Colleges 10th Convocation ceremony held in Kota Kinabalu, 1,000 graduates from vocational colleges in the Sabah Zone and the Federal Territory of Labuan were awarded diplomas. Hajiji emphasized the importance of vocational training in light of the World Economic Forum's report, which forecasts the creation of 170 million new jobs globally by 2030, particularly in fields such as Artificial Intelligence, renewable energy, and the green economy.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
The increase in vocational college applications indicates a growing interest among youth in skilled trades, which may lead to better employment opportunities in emerging job markets.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
Reader Poll
Do you think vocational education is essential for future job opportunities?
Connecting to poll...
Read the original article
Visit the source for the complete story.