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Pahang has committed more than RM5 million this year to boost technical and vocational training, focusing on infrastructure and talent development before industrial investments materialise in the state.
Malaysia has established a Strategic TVET 2.0 Task Force and 10 supporting committees to drive technical and vocational education transformation from 2026 to 2035, aiming to build a skilled workforce aligned with industry needs.
At 57, Heng Meng Lai has become the oldest graduate in Seberang Perai Polytechnic's history, earning his Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. His journey from factory worker to diploma holder demonstrates that education knows no age limit.