National TVET Day Kicks Off, Showcasing Skills As Key To Future Workforce, Economic Growth

By Norhayati Mohd Akhir

PUTRAJAYA, June  5 (Bernama) -- The National Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Day 2026 celebration officially commenced today, underscoring TVET's growing role as a catalyst for the development of highly skilled human capital and a key driver of Malaysia's economic competitiveness.

Held under the theme “TVET, the Top Career Choice”, the three-day event at Dataran Putrajaya is expected to attract more than 500,000 visitors and serves as a platform to showcase the vast opportunities available through skills-based education and training.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who is also the Finance Minister, is scheduled to officiate the highlight of the celebration at 10 am tomorrow.

Running from 9 am to 10 pm until Sunday, the event brings together more than 107 government agencies, educational institutions and industry players representing nine major sectors, namely aerospace, electronics and digital technology, agriculture, transport and automotive, advanced manufacturing, services, rail, maritime and energy.

Visitors will have the opportunity to explore six key segments throughout the event, including TVET institutions and industry engagement, TVET seminars, a TVET Career Carnival, TVET entrepreneurs, TVET challenges and infotainment programmes aimed at enhancing public awareness of the sector.

National TVET Council member Mohamed Khairul Azman Abdul Azeez said extensive preparations had been undertaken to ensure visitors gain meaningful exposure to the opportunities offered through TVET.

He described the celebration as more than just an exhibition, saying it serves as a comprehensive national platform that connects education, industry and employment opportunities within a single ecosystem.

“Among the key attractions this year is the Career Carnival, which offers nearly 3,000 job vacancies and on-the-spot interview opportunities, particularly for job seekers.

“This demonstrates that TVET is no longer viewed as an alternative pathway, but has emerged as a primary career choice capable of providing strong employability prospects and competitive incomes for young Malaysians,” he told Bernama.

Mohamed Khairul Azman also highlighted the participation of 30 exhibitors from China, describing it as a reflection of growing international industry engagement and confidence in the development of Malaysia's TVET ecosystem.

He added that ministries, government agencies, TVET institutions, industry players and the organising secretariat had shown strong commitment towards ensuring the success of the event and maximising its impact on the public, particularly youths and job seekers.

Meanwhile, according to a Facebook post by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who is also Chairman of the National TVET Council, he is scheduled to visit the event site at 6 pm today.

Ahmad Zahid, who is also the Minister of Rural and Regional Development, has been actively promoting the celebration through a series of countdown posts on social media, encouraging greater public participation and fostering closer engagement with the national TVET ecosystem.

In a statement issued after chairing the National TVET Council (MTVET) Meeting No. 2/2026 yesterday, Ahmad Zahid said the council had reviewed various strategic initiatives aimed at strengthening the national TVET ecosystem, particularly in sectors that serve as pillars of economic growth and national development.

Celebrated annually on June 2, National TVET Day recognises the vital role of technical and vocational education and training in developing the nation's human capital and remains an important platform for advancing the TVET MADANI agenda, which emphasises skills development, innovation and graduate employability.

Under the Malaysia MADANI framework, TVET is no longer regarded as a secondary option but has been elevated as a national priority, with the government committed to strengthening the sector through programmes that align with emerging technologies and the evolving needs of global industries and investors.

-- BERNAMA