SHANGHAI: Malaysia’s representative in the Electrical Installations category, Muhammad Haziq Lailla Zamri, is determined to prove that Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) students are capable of competing on the global stage at the WorldSkills Competition (WSC) here.
The 22-year-old TVETMARA student from Johor Baru said opting for a vocational pathway over traditional academics after school had never proved a barrier to international success.
According to the student who is pursuing an Advanced Diploma in Electrical Competency (Generation), his participation in this prestigious competition serves as an excellent platform to showcase the immense potential of the nation’s skilled workforce.
“I feel incredibly proud and grateful for the opportunity to represent Malaysia on the global stage. Through the skills sector and TVET, this is how I demonstrate the country’s capabilities internationally,” he said, Bernama reported.
Muhammad Haziq, who draws inspiration from his coaches, views the four-day competition which ends today, as a true test given the unpredictable nature of the competition tasks.
He said his experience competing in five previous international events including winning a silver medal at WorldSkills Asia Taipei and a bronze at WorldSkills Asean Manila in 2025 provided him with valuable preparation to maintain both physical and mental focus.
Muhammad Haziq, whose interest in electrical work began with a Form Three basic wiring course, is now determined to turn his intensive preparation into a stellar performance in Shanghai.
“My personal goal is to win a medal. Whatever medal it may be, I will give it my best,” he said.
He is one of 22 young national competitors vying for honours in 21 international-standard skill categories at WSC Shanghai 2026, an event bringing together 1,400 of the best young skilled professionals from over 65 countries and regions.
