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Ding takes a group photo during the programme.

SIBU (Aug 17): The Ministry of Human Resources has developed the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Admission Unit System as the main channel for TVET course intake across Malaysia, with two methods of student enrolment.

Meradong assemblyman Datuk Ding Kuong Hiing said the two methods are ‘Premier Intake’ and ‘Lifelong Intake’.

“TVET opens up opportunities for students to further their studies in skills-based fields, with the government providing training and strengthening TVET to equip them with multi-tasking skills in line with labour market demands, particularly to meet the needs of the nation’s industrial sector.

“As of Dec 31, 2024, there are 1,345 TVET institutions in Malaysia, covering over 1,200 public institutions under 12 ministries, 23 state government institutions and 652 private institutions.

“Enrolment into TVET programmes increased from 166,577 in 2022 to 212,022 in 2024, while overall enrolment rose from 394,976 in 2022 to 436,285 in 2024,” he said when officiating the Education Office Expo and Open Day 2025 in Meradong yesterday.

The programme was organised by the Meradong District Education Office.

According to him, the latest graduate employability rate has reached 94.5 per cent under the 13th Malaysia Plan.

“Currently, the government is actively developing TVET by emphasising the people’s wellbeing, income growth, education and development while also strengthening strategic collaboration between TVET institutions and industries to enhance skills and technological knowledge.

“Through this opportunity, we urge all students and former students to register for MyDigital ID as a digital identity verification. This is to improve security, efficiency, and convenience of online services, strengthen trust in the digital landscape, empower smart data-driven digital government, and support the growth of the nation’s digital economy,” he said.

He also encouraged students to master Artificial Intelligence (AI) skills and strengthen proficiency in English to become more competitive in the job market.

Also present at the event were Meradong district education officer Sharifah Idawati Wan Ahmad; Sarawak Foundation representative Hanisah Hadi; representative of Meradong District Officer Alice Sat; Institut Aminuddin Baki Sarawak branch continuing professional development department head Dr Teo Siew Pey; and Meradong district headmasters council chairman Zamerenne Ruin.

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