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Malaysia's public universities have enrolled more than 326,000 STEM students since 2023, reflecting national priorities in artificial intelligence, semiconductors and digital technologies. Parliament heard the figure represents 59% of total intake.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged Malaysia to speed up workforce preparation for artificial intelligence adoption, highlighting the technology's transformative impact on business and commerce while announcing plans for an AI Governance Bill.
Selangor has committed RM1.5 million to a new career programme designed to swiftly reconnect jobless workers with employment opportunities while providing skills development support.
Johor has registered 13,425 employers under the HRD Corp ecosystem, directly supporting 479,905 workers through training programmes. The initiative collected RM208.21 million in levies and disbursed RM191.5 million in financial assistance.
Malaysia's agricultural TVET sector achieved an 81% graduate marketability rate in 2024, up from 78% the previous year. The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security honoured 750 graduates at its 14th convocation ceremony, addressing skills gaps in food security.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has placed more than 1,600 companies on its radar as it investigates fraudulent claims linked to the Daya Kerjaya national skills development programme, signalling the scale of potential misconduct.
A PwC analysis of over one billion job postings reveals artificial intelligence is splitting the global workforce into winners and losers. Roles leveraging AI to enhance human expertise are thriving, while positions focused on cost-cutting automation are stagnating.
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Malaysia has pledged to maintain a human-centred approach to work as artificial intelligence reshapes employment, with the government rolling out training programmes and social protections for its 17 million-strong workforce.
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More than half a million people attended the National TVET Day 2026 celebration at Dataran Putrajaya, as Malaysia launches TVET 2.0 with government support and strengthened international partnerships.
Malaysia is channelling RM50 million towards introducing hydrogen energy, MRO and maritime engineering programmes in TVET institutions, with plans to coordinate implementation across 12 government ministries by next month.
The government will inject RM50 million into TVET 2.0 expansion. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim describes the initiative as essential for staying competitive in the era of artificial intelligence and rapid technological change.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will officiate the National TVET Day 2026 celebration at Dataran Putrajaya, highlighting the government's push to develop a skilled workforce and strengthen economic competitiveness.
The Malaysian Institute of Translation and Books is showcasing more than 500 TVET titles at the Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair 2026, with plans to translate materials into Malay to boost accessibility for students and educators.