KOTA BHARU, May 3 – Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programmes are set to be enhanced to address the shortage of 30,000 engineers in the country, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
He also emphasised the importance of focusing on Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to keep pace with current demands.
“I mentioned it in front of all the leadership in the country about our concerns regarding moral values, our identity as Malaysians, and our culture in defending this new technology.
“We are also striving to maintain our faith and morality in accordance with our religious understanding,” he said, adding that that AI technology would also be integrated into the curriculum for students in Tahfiz schools or TVET programmes.
He said this while speaking at the Kelantan-level 2024 MADANI Aidilfitri Celebration at RTC Tunjong, on Thursday.
Anwar also assured the Kelantan state government and its people that in terms of TVET training, engineering training, or AI training, the government would provide equal opportunities for Kelantanese youths to excel in these fields.
He stressed that all these advancements should be emphasised in religious education, ensuring that the younger generation does not lag behind.
He said that to realise the effort, Microsoft had expressed interest in investing RM10.5 billion for the development of AI technology in Malaysia.
