Malaysia launches women-focused technical and vocational training programme

The Malaysian government has announced plans to launch a Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme specifically designed for women. Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi stated that the programme, proposed by Wanita Umno chief Noraini Ahmad, will be implemented in partnership with Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka and the RISDA-owned Kolej Universiti Agrosains Malaysia. An initial intake of 15,000 women is anticipated for the special TVET programme.

Ahmad Zahid said in his speech at the Umno General Assembly 2023 in Kuala Lumpur, “I have made arrangements for an intake of 15,000 women for this special TVET programme for women, Alhamdulillah.”

In addition to the TVET programme, the government has approved Madani transit houses under the youth transit housing scheme nationwide to address housing concerns for young people. This decision follows…