Malaysia is upping the appeal of technical trades, and its youths are taking heed
Malaysia is seeing a shift in perception as vocational and technical education gains popularity among students and parents. Experts suggest that for this trend to succeed, industry players must increase their involvement and improve salary offerings for skilled tradespeople.
Why it matters
Addressing the skills gap through vocational training is critical for economic development and providing viable career paths for non-academically inclined youth.
Vocational and technical training is gaining ground in Malaysia among students and their parents. But companies need to play a bigger role – and salaries need a bump, say experts and those who have chosen that path.
A composite image of 24-year-old welding inspector Nur Adham Syamsuzzaman (left) and Muhammad Faeez Abdul Halim, 30, who is a trainer at TVET training provider Penang Skills Development Centre. (Photos: Nur Adham Syamsuzzaman, Penang Skills Development Centre)
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