Global Development Initiative puts TVET in the limelight


WHAT generally comes to mind when we mention Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Malaysia? A typical perception of it is a pathway suitable only for those who do not perform well academically, and it is seen as a less prestigious option than traditional academic education.

This deeply-rooted social stigma has caused parents and students to shy away from TVET, resulting in low enrolment rates, subsequently undermining its potential for fostering the skilled labour crucial for national development.

Subscribe or renew your subscriptions to win prizes worth up to RM68,000!

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In Columnists

Ways to reduce the smoking scourge
Do we need a council of professors?
Final pause before the grind: A look at Premier League teams’ must-haves
Friendship: The family we choose
Robotic surgery: A breakthrough in prostate cancer treatment for younger patients
Our country, our future
Whistleblowing or political moves?
The bullying must stop
Root out cause of continuing cases of bullying
The night Harimau Malaya and Ibrahim got stuck in Senayan

Others Also Read