KOTA KINABALU: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor has called on the state’s youth to view Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as a primary path to a brighter future, rather than a mere alternative.
During the launch of the Sabah TVET Council (MTS) on Monday, he said TVET plays a major role in Sabah’s economic and social development, which is in line with technological transformation and current industry demands.
His speech was delivered by Deputy Chief Minister cum Works Minister Datuk Shahelmey Yahya.
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He said the newly-launched council will coordinate over 160 TVET institutions in Sabah, aligning training with workforce needs under development frameworks such as Sabah Maju Jaya 2.0, SDG 2030, NIMP 2030 and NETR.
With AI and other technological revolutions reshaping the job market, Hajiji stressed that TVET is key to building a skilled, future-ready workforce and transforming Sabah into a competitive hub for talent.
