IPOH: The technical and vocational education and training (TVET) programme is set for a major transformation, with a revamped version to be unveiled next month.
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said TVET 2.0 would place a stronger emphasis on information technology.
While retaining the traditional courses, he said the new framework would strengthen areas in robotics, Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, renewable energy and other high-demand sectors.
He said the upgraded curriculum would also include animation, pointing to growing global demand for outsourced production work being awarded to Malaysian companies.
“We are also looking at broader opportunities for gig workers, especially food delivery riders and goods delivery personnel, as well as workers in the film industry and other supporting sectors, including arts and culture,” he said.
Ahmad Zahid was speaking at a press conference after opening Jelajah AIM TVET at the Sultan Azlan Shah Roundabout here yesterday.
He said TVET 2.0 would be launched by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at Dataran Putrajaya next month in conjunction with TVET Day.
On the Bumiputera Education Congress’ proposal to establish a TVET Act, Ahmad Zahid said the government is currently holding engagement sessions with 12 ministries to gather feedback.
He said the proposal also includes the formation of a TVET Commission alongside the Act.
“With the Act and Commission, which we hope can be done by 2030, it will be able to elevate the status of TVET graduates to a higher level.
“This ecosystem will certainly change not only in terms of opportunities to further studies, but they will also be channelled into entrepreneurship while continuing their studies at universities,” he added.
Earlier in his speech, Ahmad Zahid said holders of TVET certificates could earn a starting salary of about RM2,500, depending on industry requirements, which is higher than the national minimum wage of RM1,700.
He said this would open up more opportunities, particularly for gig economy workers, to upskill and reskill through TVET programmes.
“By taking up TVET courses, they can secure their future with more stable and permanent income,” he said.
