KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has urged that the curriculum at Kolej Ketengah be consistently reviewed and upgraded to align with the requirements of the industrial sector.
Ahmad Zahid, who also serves as the Rural and Regional Development Minister, expressed his hope that the standard of teaching and learning at the college would be elevated in accordance with current demands.
"In the face of global challenges and technological advancements, I believe Kolej Ketengah has charted a clear path towards excellence in education and human capital development for the nation," he said during his speech at the 4th Kolej Ketengah convocation ceremony held at Dewan Tun Hussein Onn, World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur, on Saturday (Dec 14).
He praised the college's initiative in offering the Skills and Career Training Programme as well as Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), to provide career opportunities and act as catalysts for national development.
Ahmad Zahid, who also serves as the National TVET Council (MTVET) chairman, highlighted that TVET is essential for reaching the nation’s goal of becoming a high-income country.
The unity government is committed to enhancing the programme to meet the evolving demands of industries and technology.
"My advice is to never stop seeking knowledge, whether you choose to continue your studies or enter the workforce. With knowledge, insya-Allah, we will always be prepared to face any challenges that come our way," said Ahmad Zahid.
During his speech, Ahmad Zahid congratulated the 265 graduates of the Diploma in Early Childhood Education who received their scrolls that day, and the educators of Kolej Ketengah for successfully producing 1,557 graduates since 2015.
Kolej Ketengah is a private higher education institution under Ketengah Holding Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of the Central Terengganu Development Authority (Ketengah), an agency under the Ministry of Rural and Regional Development. – Bernama
