KUALA LUMPUR - The Human Resources Ministry will continue to strengthen the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) ecosystem to prepare a highly skilled workforce for future economic challenges.
Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan said TVET has become a key national agenda that supports economic growth and industrial development.
“TVET is not just a skills training system, but the foundation for economic resilience, industrial strength and the future of the country's competitiveness,” he said in conjunction with the 2026 National TVET Day celebration.
He said the ministry remains committed to developing industry-ready talent through workplace-based training programmes supported by the Industry Lead Body (ILB) and Future Skills Talent Council (FSTC).
Ramanan said training institutions under the ministry recorded a graduate employability rate of 95.5% within six months of programme completion.
He added that 85.1 per cent of graduates secured jobs related to their field of training.
“The employer satisfaction rate reached 97.2%, thus proving the quality of training and high compatibility between the programmes offered and the actual needs of the industry," he said.
More than 20,000 training places will be offered under the July 2026 UP_TVET Perdana intake through 315 TVET institutions nationwide.
Ramanan said the Department of Manpower continues to strengthen TVET through a network of 33 Advanced Technology Centre (ADTEC) campuses, including the Japan Malaysia Technical Institute and the Proton Institute.
He said TVET programmes now cover 11 major industry clusters, including manufacturing, electronics, information and communication technology, automation, transportation and electrical engineering.
The programmes have also expanded into emerging sectors such as semiconductors, robotics, cybersecurity, aerospace, renewable energy and hydrogen technology.
Ramanan said collaborations with major industry players including Proton, Petronas, Petros, Malaysia Aviation Group, Infineon Technologies, Huawei Technologies Malaysia and Micron Memory Malaysia have helped improve training quality through technology transfer, industrial exposure and employment opportunities.
He said the establishment of the Kesuma Semiconductor Academy at the Japan Malaysia Technical Institute in Penang will further strengthen training in semiconductor and future technology fields.
The Department of Skills Development is also enhancing the TVET ecosystem through the Malaysian Skills Certification System, Malaysian TVET Rating and the Malaysian Modular Skills Certificate.
Ramanan said these initiatives aim to widen access to training, reskilling and upskilling opportunities for Malaysians.
He added that the Madani Inclusive TVET approach ensures skills training opportunities are accessible to all groups, including low-income communities, persons with disabilities, Orang Asli, women, rural residents and disadvantaged youth.
The ministry has also expanded inclusive learning facilities, including the disability-friendly Nibong Tebal Campus.
Ramanan said the government is continuing reforms to the National Skills Development Act 2006 to improve TVET governance, create more flexible learning pathways and strengthen industry participation in talent development
