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The RM50.27 billion East Coast Rail Link project is set to deliver approximately 2,000 employment opportunities in Selangor's locomotive sector, with state officials emphasizing the need for skilled local workers and targeted training initiatives.
Pahang's Menteri Besar has called on Orang Asli youths to pursue technical and vocational education, highlighting the importance of skills training in improving job prospects and reducing school dropout rates within the indigenous community.
The Department of Social Welfare has launched the MADANI Adopted Village Programme in Kampung Sungai Setar Besar, Nibong Tebal, investing RM600,000 in community development, educational advancement, and vocational training to address rural socio-economic gaps.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called on Malaysians to reject divisive politics and unite as a force for national progress, warning that outdated ideologies threaten the country's development and regional standing.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is visiting Penang for two days to launch programmes spanning skills training, Islamic education, heritage conservation, and halal commerce, including a major trade exhibition.
The Human Resource Development Corporation is rolling out thousands of free training programmes nationwide as part of National Training Week 2026, targeting workers, entrepreneurs, and retirees across Malaysia with contemporary skills courses.
Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin has established Dapur Komuniti to address agricultural oversupply in Besut by creating value-added products, training farmers, and strengthening local economies while reducing food waste.
Kelantan's new TeknoVocasX Academy campus, launching in October, seeks to address youth outmigration by providing quality vocational education and local employment opportunities without requiring students to leave the state.
Malaysia's Youth and Sports Ministry has instructed all skills training institutions to grant special leave to students who wish to vote in general elections, state elections, or by-elections, balancing civic participation with training obligations.