KUALA LUMPUR: Efforts to rebrand and uplift the status of Industrial Training Institutes (ILP) are being mulled, the Dewan Rakyat was told on Monday (Nov 25).
Deputy Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Rahman Mohamad said the move may also require legal amendments as part of efforts to rebranding ILPs towards a more suitable name.
“In terms of courses offered, we have seen positive developments under the current ministry leadership.
“For example, courses from companies like Huawei, Boeing and more could be included.
“This is in accordance with calls by the Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister towards improving technical and vocational education training (TVET) participation.
“With that, all 33 ILPs will increase the number of courses which can potentially attract more students to our institutions,” he said during question-and-answer time in the Dewan Rakyat on Monday.
Abdul Rahman was responding to a supplementary question by Roslan Hashim (PN-Kulim Bandar Baharu) who asked about efforts to recognise ILPs as universities or college-universities
Roslan also raised concerns about perceptions that parents from the middle and high income groups may be hesitant on sending their children to ILPs.
Separately, Abdul Rahman said ILP Serian will have its first intake on Jan 13 next year, with enrolment open to 60 students.
“It also began receiving its educational tools this month with the process scheduled to be completed by July next year.
“If there are no delays, the full intake process can be implemented by July next year as well,” he said.
Among the courses set to be offered are building construction technology, building maintenance technology, electrical technology and more, said Abdul Rahman.
“The 72 vacancies there are set to be filled in stages as well,” he added.
This was in response to a question by Datuk Seri Richard Riot (GPS-Serian) who asked when ILP Serian will be fully operational.
