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Delay in naming board led to issues, says deputy minister


MUAR: The delay in appointing the new Skills Development Fund Corporation (PTPK) board of directors has led to the issues that are currently affecting students and private Technical and Vocational Education and Train-ing (TVET) institutes, says Deputy Human Resources Minister Datuk Mustapha Sakmud.

“The delay has led to some issues especially with the appointment of new, and renewal of training supervisors, and approval of new programmes and study fees,” he said.

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