National TVET Commission to be Finalized This Year

Malaysia is on track to finalize the establishment of a National Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Commission by the end of this year. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi announced that consultations for the commission's formation are actively underway. The goal is to systematically coordinate and enhance the nation's skills ecosystem. "I believe by the end of this year, we will finalize everything and present it in the Dewan Rakyat and Dewan Negara sessions at the end of this year," Ahmad Zahid stated. He added that once the consultations are complete, a paper will be submitted to the cabinet for approval. The foundational approval for the commission has already been secured. It will function as a centralized monitoring body, aiming for a more systematic approach to producing highly skilled workers aligned with industry demands. "This commission is not just about policy, but also about implementation and enforcement of the policies determined by any commission," he explained. Speaking about the TVET tour program organized by MARA, Ahmad Zahid highlighted its role in promoting TVET educational products from 270 institutions under MARA. He noted the impressive employability rate of MARA TVET graduates, currently at 99.5%, with aspirations to reach 100%.

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I believe by the end of this year, we will finalize everything and present it in the Dewan Rakyat and Dewan Negara sessions at the end of this year.