The stories shaping Malaysia, in focus.
Universiti Malaysia Perlis is churning out nearly 2,000 graduates annually to support Malaysia's push into semiconductors, with over 30% entering the electrical and electronics sector.
Malaysia will establish a Social Work Profession Council once the Social Work Profession Act is gazetted, Deputy Minister Lim Hui Ying announced, marking a major step in professionalising the social work sector.
Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan has pledged Malaysia's commitment to expanding workforce development cooperation with Pakistan and Sri Lanka, signalling deepening ties across South Asian labour initiatives.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has unveiled a national initiative offering free three-month access to leading AI software for young Malaysians who complete specialised digital courses, positioning the country as an emerging AI technology hub.
Malaysia's Community Development Department is negotiating with government agencies to broaden Tabika teacher recruitment criteria beyond traditional early childhood education qualifications, recognising diverse expertise needed for expanded curriculum offerings.
Kelantan's new TeknoVocasX Academy campus will begin admitting students in October, offering hands-on technical training in automotive and electrical technology to create local employment opportunities and reduce youth migration from the state.
Malaysia's TVET sector has achieved 100 per cent graduate employability by aligning curricula with industry requirements through early collaboration between educational institutions and employers, Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid said.
Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development Minister Steven Sim has cautioned Malaysian businesses against treating artificial intelligence purely as a cost-cutting mechanism, urging them instead to leverage it as a capacity multiplier while maintaining robust human capital investments.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has encouraged Malaysia's estimated 1.2 million gig economy workers to pursue technical and vocational training to enhance career prospects beyond ride-hailing and delivery work.
The Malaysian Association of the Wives and Women Civil Servants is organizing an expedition to Mount Kinabalu involving 16 female civil service staff members, aimed at strengthening their physical, mental and emotional resilience through challenge and teamwork.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged Malaysia to rapidly upskill its workforce for the artificial intelligence era, emphasising that technological change demands swift adaptation of education systems and new regulatory frameworks.
The newly operational LRT3 Shah Alam Line is improving transport accessibility for UiTM Shah Alam students while reducing travel costs across the Klang Valley. The government is simultaneously backing a major semiconductor industry training programme at the university.