BMMalaysia has put a new idea for global skills cooperation on the table, and China has signalled its support. During a five-day working visit to China from 12 to 16 October 2026, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who chairs Malaysia’s National TVET Council, proposed a World TVET Council at the 2026 World […]
Malaysia has put technical and vocational education at the centre of its Budget 2027. According to reporting by Malay Mail, the budget sets aside RM8 billion across ministries for TVET, with the aim of improving young people’s skills and employability. The money is spread across several channels. HRD Corp receives RM3 billion to offer three […]
On 24 September 2026, Malaysia’s Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry (MOTAC) announced that the country will join Brunei, Indonesia and Singapore in a multinational nomination of zapin for UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. For anyone following cultural cooperation in Southeast Asia, it is a useful case study in how heritage […]
Malaysia’s long history as a stop on the Maritime Silk Road may soon become the basis for a new chapter in Malaysia-China cultural exchange. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Tiong King Sing announced on 18 October 2026 that China has invited Malaysia to take part in cooperation on protecting Maritime Silk Road heritage, according to […]
At the World Technical and Vocational Education and Training Development Conference 2026 in Tianjin, Malaysia has put forward an idea that could reshape how countries cooperate on skills: a World TVET Council. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who chairs Malaysia’s National TVET Committee, raised the proposal at a meeting on 15 October […]
Melaka will host a three-day Cultural Exchange Festival from 31 October to 2 November 2026 in Banda Hilir. The programme is titled “Celebrating Cross-Cultural Heritage”. It is organised by the National Heritage Department, with the Melaka Tourism Promotion Division involved. Melaka is providing the logistics and venues. The festival adds to the calendar of Malaysia-China […]
When Malaysia’s Human Resources Ministry launched a five-year internationalisation plan for technical and vocational education in July 2026, the headline ambition was simple: make Malaysian vocational qualifications recognised, competitive and respected around the world. For anyone following TVET Malaysia China cooperation, it is a development worth understanding. According to HRM Asia, Human Resources Minister Datuk […]
On 24 September 2026, graduates from polytechnics and community colleges in the Central Zone gathered at Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) for their convocation. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi told them that technical and vocational education is no longer a second choice. He described TVET graduates as key drivers of Malaysia’s […]