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Malaysia's Ministry of Higher Education is building Jelai Community College in Lipis, a RM55 million facility designed to serve 240 students in agriculture and modern farming technologies. The project aims to expand vocational education access across rural Pahang.
Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister has called on gig economy workers to pursue vocational training programmes, with HRD Corp allocating RM3 billion to support upskilling initiatives aimed at developing a more skilled workforce.
Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister has set a year-end deadline for finalising a new Technical and Vocational Education and Training Commission, which will supersede the existing National TVET Council as part of broader structural reforms to strengthen skills development.
Muhammad Faezuddin, Pakatan Harapan's candidate for Kempas in the 16th Johor state election, is campaigning on expanding technical education access for SPM graduates and upgrading local health clinics to reduce patient waiting times.
Malaysia is seeking to deepen investment ties with German small and medium enterprises, particularly in green technology, renewable energy, and vocational education, with over 800 German firms already operating locally.
Malaysia's agriculture ministry reported that 750 graduates from its vocational training institutes achieved an 81% marketability rate in 2024, supporting the nation's food security agenda amid global crises.