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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.
Daily Express
19-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
Choose TVET as a first career option: CM
Published on: Monday, May 19, 2025 Published on: Mon, May 19, 2025 Text Size: Shahelmey launches the council. KOTA KINABALU: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor has called on the state's youth to view Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as a primary path to a brighter future, rather than a mere alternative. During the launch of the Sabah TVET Council (MTS) on Monday, he said TVET plays a major role in Sabah's economic and social development, which is in line with technological transformation and current industry demands. Advertisement His speech was delivered by Deputy Chief Minister cum Works Minister Datuk Shahelmey Yahya. Hajiji emphasised that TVET equips individuals with practical skills, boosts job opportunities, and drives economic growth. He said the newly-launched council will coordinate over 160 TVET institutions in Sabah, aligning training with workforce needs under development frameworks such as Sabah Maju Jaya 2.0, SDG 2030, NIMP 2030 and NETR. With AI and other technological revolutions reshaping the job market, Hajiji stressed that TVET is key to building a skilled, future-ready workforce and transforming Sabah into a competitive hub for talent. * 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 Star
19-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Sabah's youths urged to prioritise TVET for brighter future
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah's youths must broaden their perspectives and consider Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as a primary choice in shaping a brighter future, not merely an alternative route, says Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. The Chief Minister said TVET now played a major role in driving the state's economic and social development, in line with technological transformation and current industry demands. 'TVET not only equips individuals with practical skills, but also represents empowerment, job opportunities, and economic growth,' he said in his speech at the launch of the Sabah TVET Council (MTS), here, on Monday (May 19). His speech was delivered by Deputy Chief Minister III and state Works Minister, Datuk Shahelmey Yahya. Hajiji stressed that the TVET courses currently offered have been aligned with the needs of the job market and the fast-growing industrial sector, making it a stable and viable career path for young people. 'I urge the youth in the state not to hesitate to join the TVET sector. This is the time to shift perceptions and view TVET as a smart option that opens doors to becoming professionals, entrepreneurs, and innovators,' he said. According to him, the launch of the Sabah TVET council reflects the state government's commitment to strengthening the technical training ecosystem, coordinating over 160 TVET institutions statewide, and ensuring graduates are truly prepared for the workforce. He added that TVET was also seen as a key driver in the state's development goals through the Sabah Maju Jaya 2.0 roadmap, as well as 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 demands that the younger generation be equipped with new, adaptive and innovation-oriented skills. 'The job market is changing. If Sabah's youth are not prepared with relevant skills, we will fall behind. TVET is the best platform for us to build a highly skilled workforce that can drive the state's progress,' Hajiji stressed. He said the establishment of the Sabah TVET council marks a new era in empowering youth development through structured, industry-guided training, positioning Sabah as a competitive hub for skilled labour at both national and regional levels. Hajiji added that the council was not merely an administrative body, but a strategic platform that brings together government agencies, training institutions, industry players and other key TVET stakeholders into an organised and inclusive ecosystem. He said the Sabah TVET council would also serve as a policy coordinator, a driver of skills training direction, and a strategic link to federal development funding applications. 'It also supports the youth empowerment and graduate employability agenda, while strengthening the recognition and certification of skills at the state level,' he added.
