17-06-2025
NTW 2025 at Unimas welcomes 2 mln reps from all over Asean
Ahmad Hata is interviewed by reporters. With him is Tuty.
KOTA SAMARAHAN (June 17): The National Training Week (NTW) 2025 recorded a total of two million participants from across Malaysia and Asean members.
Human Resources Development Corporation (HRD Corp) Sarawak region head Tuty Bujang said at the initial launch of NTW, the Ministry of Human Resources (Kesuma) together with strategic partners Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) and HRD Corp had initially targeted one million participants for the programme.
'However, as of June 14, the number has exceeded two million. This reflects the trust and recognition gained from the 'Official Launch of High Impact Partner Sarawak Region' programme from various parties, not just the participants, but also our strategic partners,' she said when met at the launch in the Unimas Campus here on Monday.
She described the programme as the largest learning and development event in Malaysia, offering free training and development opportunities to all citizens.
'With the theme 'Learning Across Borders', NTW 2025 is one of the key initiatives under the 'Asean Year of Skills (AYOS) 2025'.
'In line with Malaysia's role as the Asean Chair in 2025, NTW is seen as being aligned with AYOS' objectives of enhancing the skills of the Asean workforce and address regional skills development challenges.'
Tuty also regarded HRD Corp, in collaboration with Kesuma, as playing a crucial role 'as a bridge connecting the workforce with industry leaders, educators, and essential resources'.
'This joint effort not only creates accessible learning opportunities, but also supports the vision of developing a highly skilled, competitive, and future-ready workforce in Malaysia and Asean.
'Through NTW, we encourage every individual, regardless of age or background, to continuously learn and grow wherever they are and at any time. It opens opportunities for everyone to enrich themselves without being constrained by location or timing.'
According to Tuty, NTW aims to involve participants from all segments of society—from kindergarteners right up to senior citizens.
The programme here marked the third year of Unimas being a strategic partner in the NTW.
In his remarks earlier, Unimas vice-chancellor Prof Dr Ahmad Hata Rasit said the event reinforced the university's commitment of supporting national initiatives led by HRD Corp, focusing on cross-border learning across different ages, locations, and backgrounds.
'This year, we are taking NTW to the regional stage, expanding beyond Malaysia to neighbouring countries, in line with Asean's recognition of AYOS 2025, prioritising regional synergy in human capital development.'
'Unimas, through Unimas Business School, in collaboration with its faculties and institutes, is offering a total of 98 free courses to the public – up from 35 courses in 2023, and 55 courses in 2024.
'This marks a significant leap, a result of strong collaboration with HRD Corp Sarawak Region,' he said. asean National Training Week Prof Dr Ahmad Hata Rasit Tuty Bujang Unimas
