Latest news with #andTraining
The Star
12 hours ago
- Business
- The Star
Zahid: Strengthen agriculture sector through TVET
KUALA KUBU BHARU: The country's agricultural industry needs to be strengthened through Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) to reduce dependence on food imports, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. He stated that the move was crucial to ensuring food security, including in the dairy sector, to meet the domestic market's needs. Ahmad Zahid, who is also the Rural and Regional Development Minister, said that the National TVET Council was prepared to channel assistance and collaborate with agricultural training institutions nationwide to implement the initiative, particularly through high-tech courses aimed at attracting the interest of young people. "The existing modules are good, but in my view, integrating the Internet of Things (IoT) and modern teaching pedagogy into TVET is essential. 'Learning should comprise only 30% classroom sessions, with the remaining 70% conducted in the field to give students real-world exposure to agriculture," said Ahmad Zahid, who is also National TVET Council chairman. He said this at a press conference after opening the groundbreaking ceremony of the Selangor Agricultural Development Corporation's (PKPS) "Ehsan Dairy Farm" Dairy Cattle Complex here on Sunday (Aug 10). – Bernama
Express Tribune
4 days ago
- Business
- Express Tribune
Dar urges overhaul to boost labour export
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar addresses the UNSC's Open Debate on the Middle East, including the Palestinian Question on Wednesday in New York. Photo: X Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister (DPM/FM) Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Wednesday called for a strategic overhaul to boost skilled labour exports. The DPM chaired a high-level meeting to review Pakistan's Emigration, Overseas Employment, and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Policy, with a focus on aligning the country's workforce with global market demands, a DPM's Office news release said. DPM Dar stressed the urgent need to invest in high-quality skill development, diversify into new employment sectors, and explore untapped international destinations for Pakistani workers. He highlighted the importance of aligning Pakistan's human capital with international demand to increase foreign remittances, broaden employment avenues abroad, and improve the country's global economic footprint. "The government is committed to upgrading skill development frameworks and expanding overseas employment opportunities. This will not only boost remittances but also enhance Pakistan's competitiveness on the global stage," said Dar.
Barnama
31-07-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
Preschool Mandatory At Age Five, Community Schools To Be Expanded
GENERAL KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- Early childhood education will be made compulsory at the age of five, while community-based schools for Orang Asli, longhouse residents and rural populations will be expanded, according to the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) document released by the Ministry of Economy today. The document states that education reform is a key pillar of the structural transformation outlined under 13MP, aimed at improving learning outcomes, strengthening teacher competencies, and enhancing the overall quality of teaching and learning nationwide. To achieve these goals, eight strategies will be implemented during the plan period. These include strengthening governance, rationalising the roles of education institutions, improving student performance, and refining assessment and evaluation mechanisms. Other focus areas include upgrading educator competencies, boosting investment in education, promoting lifelong learning, and enhancing the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) ecosystem. Formal primary education will begin at age six in line with international norms, the document states. English will be used as part of the medium of instruction and communication for lower primary students, while the teaching of additional languages will be expanded at the primary level. Governance across the education continuum, from preschool to secondary, and including pre-university and higher education, will be streamlined to enhance service delivery. A new law will be introduced to regulate early childhood education, while regulatory oversight of alternative education will be strengthened. According to the document, a national education council will be established to coordinate, monitor and propose intervention measures to ensure a progressive, world-class education system. A pilot initiative to grant greater autonomy to universities will also be introduced to strengthen financial sustainability and institutional competitiveness. In parallel, access to education for students with special needs will be expanded nationwide, from preschool to secondary school. A comprehensive review will be conducted to determine optimal school hours, evaluate the effectiveness of specialised schools, and improve education models for gifted and talented students.
The Sun
30-06-2025
- Health
- The Sun
Govt to strengthen caregiving sector through TVET, says Nancy Shukri
KUALA LUMPUR: The government is stepping up efforts to develop Malaysia's local aged care workforce by pushing for stronger integration of caregiving into Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), said Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. Nancy said TVET must now be expanded and prioritised as a key part of the country's national care infrastructure. She said the move is part of broader efforts to meet rising care demands and reduce Malaysia's dependence on foreign caregivers. 'This is an ongoing programme that we have. It should have started long ago, but we can't keep hopping on that — we need to keep doing the work moving forward,' she said at a press conference during the ASEAN-ROK Conference on Care and Support for Older Persons. 'Our next plan, if God wills, is to recruit more people who are interested. We have to work more with the TVET programme for caregiving. 'I think that is one way of raising awareness, especially for those who are looking for jobs — to let them know this is something noble to do.' She said that caregiving is not only meaningful, but also offers strong income potential, with institutions already approaching the ministry for help sourcing local talent. 'Quite a number of institutions have even come to us to help them find those interested in this industry. So we take this seriously,' she said. Nancy said the ministry has already begun upskilling its own staff and now plans to expand training and certification to the wider public. 'We want to do more — we want to give them upskilling courses and better qualifications so they can value their certificates or degrees and use them to secure better jobs.' She emphasised the need to build a self-sufficient local caregiving workforce. 'There are quite a number of people in our country who are relying on other countries to provide caregivers. 'But we don't want to keep relying on others. It's time for us to have our own. 'We're already working on this, and we hope to speed up the process so we can grow the workforce as fast as possible,' she said.
The Sun
30-06-2025
- Health
- The Sun
Malaysia to boost caregiver training through TVET expansion
KUALA LUMPUR: The government is stepping up efforts to develop Malaysia's local aged care workforce by pushing for stronger integration of caregiving into Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), said Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. Nancy said TVET must now be expanded and prioritised as a key part of the country's national care infrastructure. She said the move is part of broader efforts to meet rising care demands and reduce Malaysia's dependence on foreign caregivers. 'This is an ongoing programme that we have. It should have started long ago, but we can't keep hopping on that — we need to keep doing the work moving forward,' she said at a press conference during the ASEAN-ROK Conference on Care and Support for Older Persons. 'Our next plan, if God wills, is to recruit more people who are interested. We have to work more with the TVET programme for caregiving. 'I think that is one way of raising awareness, especially for those who are looking for jobs — to let them know this is something noble to do.' She said that caregiving is not only meaningful, but also offers strong income potential, with institutions already approaching the ministry for help sourcing local talent. 'Quite a number of institutions have even come to us to help them find those interested in this industry. So we take this seriously,' she said. Nancy said the ministry has already begun upskilling its own staff and now plans to expand training and certification to the wider public. 'We want to do more — we want to give them upskilling courses and better qualifications so they can value their certificates or degrees and use them to secure better jobs.' She emphasised the need to build a self-sufficient local caregiving workforce. 'There are quite a number of people in our country who are relying on other countries to provide caregivers. 'But we don't want to keep relying on others. It's time for us to have our own. 'We're already working on this, and we hope to speed up the process so we can grow the workforce as fast as possible,' she said.
