A view of Kolej Laila Taib, which will be rebranded to offer technical and vocational education.
Kolej Laila Taib (KLT), will be rebranded to offer technical and vocational education.
Sarawak Deputy Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee said the rebranding exercise aimed to meet the increasing demand for skilled workers.
The state-owned college currently offers diploma courses such as Business Management, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, Accounting and Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
Dr Annuar, who is also KLT Board of Directors’ chairman, said its student population was very low.
“I presume this is because KLT has to compete with other higher education institutions offering pre-university programmes such as Form Six and matriculation which are more popular,” he said after launching the Sarawak Zone KV Skills Competition at Sibu Vocational College.
Dr Annuar suggested that KLT work closely with local vocational colleges to address the low enrolment and provide more opportunities for students to explore technical and vocational education and training (TVET).
He said it would be better for KLT to emulate and collaborate with vocational colleges taking in Form Three students.
“I have spoken about the various options with the Education Ministry.
“We will work out the details so that more students can undergo TVET training in Sarawak,” he added.
