An eye on AI

[The Higher Education Ministry is looking into setting up a polytechnic for artificial intelligence (AI) in Malaysia. Read full story Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Genx Newz is an automatic aggregator of the all world’s media. In each content, the hyperlink to the primary source is specified. All trademarks belong to their rightful … Read more

Students pursuing TVET advised to check rating of educational institution before registering

[ KUALA LUMPUR: Students interested in continuing their studies in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) are advised to check the rating of the educational institution they wish to enrol themselves in before registering for the programme. Yayasan Mahir Malaysia president Datuk P. Sri Ganes said this is important to ensure that the courses … Read more

Govt studying premium salary for TVET graduates, says Zahid

[ KUALA LUMPUR: The government is studying the implementation of a premium salary for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) graduates, with rates starting at RM4,000 and above as an effort to recognise this group, said Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The Deputy Prime Minister said this was being scrutinised through the National … Read more

Digital TVET to launch careers

[ THE Higher Education Ministry wants at least 55% of Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) leavers to enrol in technical and vocational education and training (TVET) programmes by 2025. This, said its minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir, is in line with the 12th Malaysia Plan initiatives that encourage graduates to obtain the Malaysian Skills … Read more

Public-private partnership vital to empower TVET

[ KUALA LUMPUR: Public-private partnership (PPP) should serve as the primary mechanism that plays a pivotal role in empowering the Technical Vocational and Education Training (TVET) field in the country. Yayasan Mahir Malaysia president Datuk P. Sri Ganes stressed that in the context of TVET, the public and private sectors should not be dichotomous (divided … Read more

Putrajaya sets aside additional RM10mil for Melaka TVET programme

[ MELAKA: The Federal Government has set aside an additional RM10mil funds to enhance the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme in the state. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the funds could be used by TVET institutions to collaborate with industry stakeholders. “Melaka has shown its TVET capabilities and increased cooperation … Read more

‘Convert experience to cert at VTAR’

[ BEAUTICIANS, hairdressers and bakers can now convert their work experience to technical certificates through practical assessments at VTAR Institute. With the recent launch of its “Recognition of Prior Achievements” (PPA-PPT) programme, workers in these fields with at least a year of work experience no longer need to complete full courses to acquire a certificate … Read more

‘High-skill TVET courses will elevate Indian community’

[ SHAH ALAM: To ensure no one is left behind, the government will work with technical institutions in India to promote technical and vocational education and training (TVET), especially among the Indian community, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The Deputy Prime Minister said Mitra (Malaysian Indian Transformation Unit) would continue to address the … Read more

More TVET programmes for Indian students, says Zahid

[ SHAH ALAM: More opportunities will be provided for students from the Indian community under high-skill technical and vocational education and training (TVET) programmes nationwide, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. He said this would be able to give members of the community the chance to elevate themselves educationally and economically. … Read more