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Malaysia's growing high-tech sector is creating robust employment opportunities for science and technology graduates, according to Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Chang Lih Kang, who unveiled a RM185 million initiative to strengthen advanced packaging capabilities.
Malaysia's science ministry has launched the 2026 National Science Week carnival in Sarawak, with a focus on bringing technology education to rural communities in Meradong, Bintulu and Belaga through the STEM Catalysts Programme.
Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir has underscored the importance of integrating artificial intelligence and emerging technologies into Malaysia's university system while anchoring education in ethical values and humanities.
Malaysia Techlympics 2026 will run July-September nationwide, targeting 1.8 million participants aged six to 30. The initiative features 90 competitions across renewable energy, AI, robotics and other fields, with a national finale in November.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has lauded 17 Malaysian students for their exceptional performance at the 2016 Koala Excellence Olympiad Global Finals in Macau, where they captured nine overall accolades and 22 medals across multiple disciplines.
Malaysia's public universities have enrolled 326,419 STEM students from 2023 to March 2026, representing 58.6% of total intake. The government targets 341,200 RSET professionals by 2030 to support high-tech industries.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has inaugurated the National Education Council to spearhead sweeping educational reforms across Malaysia's school and higher education sectors while maintaining cultural and moral foundations.