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Daily Express
19-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
Council set up to strengthen skills training: Prioritise TVET, Chief Minister tells youths
Published on: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 Published on: Tue, May 20, 2025 By: Crystal E Hermenegildus Text Size: Hajiji said the TVET courses currently offered have been tailored to meet the needs of the fast-evolving job market and industrial sectors, making it a stable and viable career path for young people. Kota Kinabalu: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor called on youths in the State to open their minds and view Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as a primary choice for building a bright future, not merely an alternative pathway. He said TVET now plays a significant role in the economic and social development of the State, in line with technological transformation and the current needs of the industry. Advertisement 'TVET not only equips individuals with practical skills, but is also synonymous with empowerment, job opportunities and economic growth,' he said when launching the Sabah TVET Council (MTS), here, Monday. His speech was read by Deputy Chief Minister III/State Public Works Minister Datuk Ir. Shahelmey Yahya. Hajiji said the TVET courses currently offered have been tailored to meet the needs of the fast-evolving job market and industrial sectors, making it a stable and viable career path for young people. 'I urge youths in the State not to hesitate to participate in the TVET field. Now is the time to change the perception and see TVET as a smart choice that opens doors to becoming professionals, entrepreneurs and innovators,' he said. According to him, the Sabah TVET Council is a commitment by the State Government to strengthen the technical training ecosystem, coordinate over 160 TVET institutions across the State and ensure that every graduate produced is truly ready to face the challenges of the working world. Advertisement He said TVET is also considered a key driver for the State's development goals through the Sabah Maju Jaya 2.0 Development Plan and national strategic documents such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 2030), the New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP 2030) and the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR). Hajiji also touched on the current technological revolution, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), which requires the younger generation to be equipped with new skills that are adaptive and innovation-oriented. 'The world of work is changing. If Sabah's youths are not prepared with relevant skills, we will be left behind. TVET is the best platform to develop a highly skilled human capital that will drive the State's progress,' he stressed. He said the launch of the Council marks a new era in empowering youth development through structured training aligned with industry needs – positioning Sabah as a competitive skilled workforce hub at the national and regional levels. Hajiji said it is not just an administrative structure, but a strategic platform that unites government agencies, training institutions, the industrial sector and key TVET players into a cohesive and inclusive ecosystem. According to him, the Council also acts as a policy coordinator, a driver for skills training direction and a strategic liaison for development fund applications from the Federal Government. 'It also supports the youth empowerment agenda and graduate employability, while strengthening the recognition and certification of skills at the State level,' he said. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
The Sun
19-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Sabah youths urged to choose TVET as primary option, not an alternative
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor has called on the youth in the state to open their minds and view Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as a primary pathway to building a bright future, rather than merely an alternative route. He said TVET now plays a significant role in the state's economic and social development, in line with technological transformation and current industrial needs. 'TVET not only equips individuals with practical skills, but it is also synonymous with empowerment, employment opportunities, and economic growth,' he said in his speech for the Launch Ceremony of the Sabah TVET Council (MTS) here today. The text of his speech was read out by Sabah Deputy Chief Minister III Datuk Shahelmey Yahya. Hajiji said the TVET courses currently offered have been tailored to the needs of the job market and the rapidly developing industrial sector, making it a stable and viable career path for young people. 'I urge the youth of this state not to hesitate in joining the TVET field. Now is the time to shift perceptions and see TVET as a smart choice that opens doors to becoming professionals, entrepreneurs, and innovators,' he said. According to him, the Sabah TVET Council launched today is the Sabah government's commitment to strengthening the technical training ecosystem, coordinating over 160 TVET institutions across the state, and ensuring that every graduate produced is truly ready to face the challenges of the working world. He said TVET is also seen as a key driver for the state's development goals through the Sabah Maju Jaya 2.0 Development Blueprint and strategic national documents such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 2030), the New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP 2030), and the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR). Hajiji also touched on the current wave of technological revolution, including artificial intelligence (AI), which requires the younger generation to be equipped with new, adaptive, and innovation-oriented skills. 'The job landscape is changing. If Sabah's youth are not prepared with relevant skills, we will be left behind. TVET is the best platform for us to develop a highly skilled workforce that will drive the state's progress,' he stressed.
Barnama
19-05-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Sabah Youths Urged To Choose TVET As Primary Option, Not An Alternative
KOTA KINABALU, May 19 (Bernama) – Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor has called on the youth in the state to open their minds and view Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as a primary pathway to building a bright future, rather than merely an alternative route. He said TVET now plays a significant role in the state's economic and social development, in line with technological transformation and current industrial needs. 'TVET not only equips individuals with practical skills, but it is also synonymous with empowerment, employment opportunities, and economic growth,' he said in his speech for the Launch Ceremony of the Sabah TVET Council (MTS) here today. The text of his speech was read out by Sabah Deputy Chief Minister III Datuk Shahelmey Yahya. Hajiji said the TVET courses currently offered have been tailored to the needs of the job market and the rapidly developing industrial sector, making it a stable and viable career path for young people. 'I urge the youth of this state not to hesitate in joining the TVET field. Now is the time to shift perceptions and see TVET as a smart choice that opens doors to becoming professionals, entrepreneurs, and innovators,' he said. According to him, the Sabah TVET Council launched today is the Sabah government's commitment to strengthening the technical training ecosystem, coordinating over 160 TVET institutions across the state, and ensuring that every graduate produced is truly ready to face the challenges of the working world. He said TVET is also seen as a key driver for the state's development goals through the Sabah Maju Jaya 2.0 Development Blueprint and strategic national documents such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 2030), the New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP 2030), and the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR). Hajiji also touched on the current wave of technological revolution, including artificial intelligence (AI), which requires the younger generation to be equipped with new, adaptive, and innovation-oriented skills.
The Sun
19-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Sabah youths urged to prioritise TVET over other paths
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor has called on the youth in the state to open their minds and view Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as a primary pathway to building a bright future, rather than merely an alternative route. He said TVET now plays a significant role in the state's economic and social development, in line with technological transformation and current industrial needs. 'TVET not only equips individuals with practical skills, but it is also synonymous with empowerment, employment opportunities, and economic growth,' he said in his speech for the Launch Ceremony of the Sabah TVET Council (MTS) here today. The text of his speech was read out by Sabah Deputy Chief Minister III Datuk Shahelmey Yahya. Hajiji said the TVET courses currently offered have been tailored to the needs of the job market and the rapidly developing industrial sector, making it a stable and viable career path for young people. 'I urge the youth of this state not to hesitate in joining the TVET field. Now is the time to shift perceptions and see TVET as a smart choice that opens doors to becoming professionals, entrepreneurs, and innovators,' he said. According to him, the Sabah TVET Council launched today is the Sabah government's commitment to strengthening the technical training ecosystem, coordinating over 160 TVET institutions across the state, and ensuring that every graduate produced is truly ready to face the challenges of the working world. He said TVET is also seen as a key driver for the state's development goals through the Sabah Maju Jaya 2.0 Development Blueprint and strategic national documents such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 2030), the New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP 2030), and the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR). Hajiji also touched on the current wave of technological revolution, including artificial intelligence (AI), which requires the younger generation to be equipped with new, adaptive, and innovation-oriented skills. 'The job landscape is changing. If Sabah's youth are not prepared with relevant skills, we will be left behind. TVET is the best platform for us to develop a highly skilled workforce that will drive the state's progress,' he stressed.
New Straits Times
19-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Sabah launches TVET Council to boost skills training
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah has launched a Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Council to boost youth development through industry-aligned training. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said the move would position the state as a hub of skilled labour. TVET, he added, was also a key driver in the state's development goals under Sabah Maju Jaya 2.0 and aligned with national strategic plans, such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 2030), the New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP 2030) and the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR). Hajiji said the ongoing technological revolution, including artificial intelligence (AI), meant that the younger generation had equip themselves with new, adaptive and innovation-oriented skills. "The world of work is changing. If Sabah's youth is not equipped with relevant skills, we will fall behind. "TVET is the best platform for developing a highly skilled workforce that will drive our state's progress," he said during the launch of the council at a hotel here. His speech was read by Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Shahelmey Yahya. Hajiji said the council was not just an administrative body, but a strategic platform that united government agencies, training institutions, industry sectors and key TVET players within a well-organised and inclusive ecosystem. "The council will also serve as a policy coordinator, a driver for skill training direction and a strategic link for development funding applications from the federal government. "It also supports the youth empowerment agenda and the employability of graduates, while enhancing recognition and certification of skills at the state level. "I urge the youth of Sabah not to hesitate in joining the TVET field. "Now is the time to change the perception and see TVET as a smart choice that opens doors to becoming professionals, entrepreneurs and innovators," he said, adding that there were 160 TVET institutions in the state.
