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Malaysia's Academy in Industry programme is reshaping vocational training by combining workplace experience with formal education, enabling disadvantaged youth to gain industry-recognised qualifications while helping employers address critical skills gaps.
Malaysia's Academy in Industry programme is driving youth employment and skills development, with an 88.7% placement rate within six months. The scheme combines workplace training with industry certification, positioning itself as a model for regional vocational education.
Employment rates among agricultural TVET graduates in Malaysia have grown to 76% in 2024 from 61% in 2018, according to a new Ministry report, yet significantly lag the national TVET average of 95% as the sector battles an ageing workforce.