Producing high-pay grads


Solid career path: Khaled speaking during a session at the Dewan Rakyat. — Bernama

TRAINING Malaysians for high-wage jobs is now the focus of the government’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) schemes, says Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Khaled Nordin.

“Our focus is no longer graduate employability; our target is premium wages,” he said, adding that this refers to a monthly salary of RM4,000 and above.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

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Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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