TVET must adapt to keep pace with digital age: Sagah
KUCHING: Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) must keep up with the changing demands of the digital age as technology continues to advance at an unprecedented pace. Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn said digital transformation in TVET involves the integration of digital technologies into the learning process, […]
Initiative aims to provide alternative pathway for underperforming SPM students
SIBU: Students who did not perform well in the 2022 SPM examination or were absent during the exams will now have the chance to pursue skill training courses. Sarawak Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development, Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee said a plan to introduce specialised courses similar to the Technical and Vocational Education […]
Silver Awards for Kuching Vocational College at contest
KUCHING: In conjunction with holding of The 9th International Conference on Education 2023 which aims to dignify TVET through research, the Kuching Vocational College also sent entries in the Action Research Competition with the title ‘Improving the Skills of Culinary Arts Lecturers at the Kuching Vocational College’. The competition took place on 16 to 17 […]
Participants satisfied with knowledge gained from BIMP-EAGA conference
BY LILIANA SHERYN KUCHING: Delegates and participants from BIMP-EAGA conference have gained new and useful knowledges throughout the conference. The Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) insights thrilled the delegates, which include working with others to improve the TVET programme at educational institutions. In addition, the conference speakers motivated the delegates to realise the […]
Emphasis on know-how to support growth
KUCHING: There is an urgent need to equip the workforce with relevant knowledge and skills to meet current as well as the future needs of various sectors of industry. In stating this, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said this is because by 2030, Sarawak will be a thriving society driven by […]
Professional recognition for TVET adds value to grads
PUTRAJAYA: The professional recognition accorded to Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) graduates is an added value that will contribute to acceptance by employers and industry, says the Malaysia Board of Technologists (MBOT) which is a professional body that recognises technologists and technicians as professionals. MBOT president Datuk Dr Siti Hamisah Tapsir said […]
Ten major corporations to boost TVET initiative
CYBERJAYA: Ten major corporations will sign memorandums of agreement (MoA) with the unity government soon to boost its Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), Human Resources Minister V. Sivakumar said. The government has decided to enlist the help of corporations as the programme currently involves 12 ministries and incurs huge expenses of up to […]
CENTEXS and ITE Education Services, Singapore ink MoU
KUCHING: Centre of Technical Excellence Sarawak (CENTEXS) and ITE Education Services, Singapore inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on today (Feb 21). The MoU is aimed at developing and implementing specific projects to support Sarawak’s workforce, including developing technology programme and curriculum, setting up infrastructure and facilities, implementing a quality assurance framework, training technology programme […]
SMK Melugu students visit PKS
KUCHING: Politeknik Kuching Sarawak (PKS) recently opened its door to students of SMK Melugu, Sri Aman for a study tour. According to its statement, a total of 38 students and nine teachers participated in the tour where they learnt in depth about technical and vocational education and training’ (TVET) in small and medium enterprises (SMEs) […]
STEM and TVET focus to meet Industry 4.0 needs
SIBU: The state government is committed to promoting science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) training and education and also pays attention to technical and vocational education (TVET). Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing, and Local Government, Michael Tiang said that this is to make sure Sarawak students can master the latest technology and information in […]
