MOE giving top priority to English

[ PUTRAJAYA: Improving the quality of English language (BI) education is the top priority for the Education Ministry (MOE) this year, says Fadhlina Sidek. The Education Minister said while elevating Bahasa Malaysia (BM) remains a key priority, there is a need to improve English proficiency, especially in terms of the quality of its teaching. “We … Read more

China offers more scholarships to Malaysian post-TVET students, says Ahmad Zahid

[ MELAKA: China is offering 1,000 additional scholarships to Malaysian post-technical and vocational education and training (TVET) students to undergo training there, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The Deputy Prime Minister said identified students would be sent to China for between three months and a year to be trained in various fields relating … Read more

Earlier TVET implementation involves several implications, says PM Anwar

[ KUALA LUMPUR: The implementation of the Technical Vocational and Education Training (TVET) programmes earlier compared with the current practice, which is for Form Four students, is still under discussion as it involves several implications, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Without elaborating further, the Prime Minister said that the TVET implemented according to the current … Read more

When SPM just isn’t enough

[The unflagging faith in higher education started to falter at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic as post-SPM youths begin to prioritise getting hired over earning a degree. 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 … Read more

Fadhlina: Skills training not ‘second class’ option

[ Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) is a valuable pathway that can enhance the marketability of future graduates. It is wrong, said Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek, to perceive TVET as “second class” as it can ensure employability across sectors. She said the ministry is working on changing the mindset of students and parents … Read more

Marginalised no more | The Star

[ OVER 12,000 women, youth and those from vulnerable communities have been empowered to improve their lives through technical and vocational education and training (TVET). These individuals were part of the Skills for Prosperity programme, which has been making headway in helping local communities make a living through TVET. The programme is run by the … Read more

Non-science stream courses to be revamped to provide skilful expertise, says Zahid

[ KUALA LUMPUR: Courses in non-science streams will be revamped to provide skilful expertise to university students and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions, in line with the needs of future employment, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The Deputy Prime Minister said this was among the priorities of the Madani government, … Read more

Exchanging ideas at World Young Scientist Summit 2023

[ PETALING JAYA: Prior to the 50th anniversary of strategic partnership and diplomatic ties with China next year, Malaysia has been invited to participate in the World Young Scientist Summit 2023 – 4th Belt and Road Talent Cultivation Forum held at Wenzhou in Zhejiang province. The recent event saw the attendance of over 500 experts … Read more

70% TVET courses to be hands-on

[ PETALING JAYA: Hands-on practice will make up 70% of the content in technical and vocational education and training (TVET) courses so that students are more employable upon graduation, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. “We suggested that only 30% of lessons in a TVET course takes place in the classroom while 70% of … Read more