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TVET Graduates Must Master Leadership and Discipline
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TVET Graduates Must Master Leadership and Discipline

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

At a glance

News Named sources Outcome reported
  • The Malaysian Polytechnic RELASIS Annual Camp 2026 brought together 174 students from 13 polytechnics across Malaysia.
  • Higher Education Ministry Secretary-General Aminuddin Hassim said TVET students need leadership, discipline, character and patriotism alongside academic and technical skills.
  • The six-day camp included drills, navigation, firearms training, volunteer service, cultural activities and team-building exercises.

A total of 174 students from 13 Malaysian polytechnics took part in the Malaysian Polytechnic RELASIS Annual Camp 2026, a program designed to develop disciplined, resilient and capable technical and vocational education and training graduates.

Datuk Ts. Dr. Aminuddin Hassim, secretary-general of the Higher Education Ministry, said national human-capital development requires students who are balanced in academic ability, technical skills and character. He said students must also develop leadership, discipline and patriotism so they can contribute to society and the country.

“Today’s students must not only excel academically and in technical skills, but also possess strong character, high discipline and a spirit of patriotism,” Aminuddin said at the closing ceremony at Politeknik Nilai. “Active involvement in uniformed bodies such as Rela Siswa Siswi can produce holistic, resilient TVET graduates with leadership qualities.”

Today’s students must not only excel academically and in technical skills, but also possess strong character, high discipline and a spirit of patriotism.

— Aminuddin HassimThe Higher Education Ministry secretary-general described the qualities expected of future TVET graduates.

The program, organized by the Department of Polytechnic and Community College Education with the Malaysian Volunteer Corps Department, ran for six days from June 9 to 14. Under the theme “RELASIS: Inspiration for the Transformation of MADANI TVET in Malaysian Polytechnics,” it focused on identity, volunteerism and teamwork.

Participants joined hand-drill sessions, an orienteering expedition, basic shooting and firearms-handling training, RELA MADANI community service, a cultural exchange evening, a motivation boot camp and a firearms-management course. Aminuddin said the experience could build confidence, strengthen leadership skills and reinforce unity, while supporting the department’s aim of producing competent, ethical TVET graduates with strong values.

Active involvement in uniformed bodies such as Rela Siswa Siswi can produce holistic, resilient TVET graduates with leadership qualities.

— Aminuddin HassimHe linked participation in RELASIS with leadership and personal development.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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