Over 150,000 Visitors Expected At TVET Day, 5,000 Jobs On Offer
10/06/2025 05:24 PM
PUTRAJAYA, June 10 (Bernama) -- The National Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Day 2025 celebration is expected to attract over 150,000 visitors, with more than 5,000 job opportunities offered through career matching with employers from various strategic sectors, said Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
In a statement issued today after chairing the Special Coordination Meeting for National TVET Day 2025, the Deputy Prime Minister said the celebration brings together broad participation from various government agencies, TVET institutions, industries and the general public, aiming for a direct impact on human capital development and employment opportunities.
The three-day event will begin tomorrow at the Melaka International Trade Centre (MITC) in Ayer Keroh, and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is scheduled to officially launch it on Thursday.
'The official launch on June 12 is expected to include several strategic announcements related to the agenda of strengthening national TVET. Key focus areas will include efforts to encourage wider participation of TVET graduates in high-impact entrepreneurship sectors, in line with current economic needs.
'This step is hoped to further strengthen TVET's role as a driver of growth in high-potential sectors,' said Ahmad Zahid, who is also the Minister of Rural and Regional Development.
With the theme "TVET: The Career of Choice", he said the celebration symbolises the MADANI government's commitment to making TVET a core pillar of national development and reinforces its dedication to mainstreaming the skills pathway as part of the country's progressive, inclusive and sustainable Malaysia MADANI aspirations.
He said the event will be implemented comprehensively and with high impact, featuring various inclusive, interactive and strategic activities aimed at bringing the public closer to the world of TVET.
According to him, the National TVET Day 2025 celebration will consist of four main segments, including the TVET Convention Hub, TVET Job Fair, and TVET Challenge.
'The celebration is expected to take place in a positive atmosphere, with growing public interest in the skills pathway,' he said.
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