Kuala Lumpur: A total of 120 Indian students pursuing the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programmes have undergone the Malaysia-China Youth TVET Training Programme (MCYTT), held in collaboration with the Malaysian Indian Transformation Unit (MITRA) since April.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, Projek Belia Mahir founder Mohammad Rizan Hassan stated that these students are among 500 Indian youths scheduled to undergo training in China this year. The initiative aims to provide international mobility experience through sponsorship from MITRA. The programme is a collaborative effort involving Projek Belia Mahir, MITRA, the Malaysia-China Institute (MCI), and China’s TANG International Education Group. It offers courses that align with future industry needs, promising high-quality job opportunities.
The training covers key fields such as automotive (electric vehicles), internet marketing and e-commerce, mechatronics and industrial automation, semiconductors, electrical technology, cyber security, and food processing technology. Mohammad Rizan shared these details as a guest on the fifth season of the POV: Perspektif Bukan Persepsi programme on Bernama Radio, alongside crime analyst Kamal Affandi Hashim.
Mohammad Rizan further explained that Indian TVET students returning from the MCYTT-MITRA programme could qualify for a one-year scholarship at a TVET or higher vocational institution in China. The requirement for this opportunity is to attain at least Level 3 in Mandarin (HSK Level 3) since the advanced programme may be conducted bilingually or entirely in Mandarin. Intensive training will be conducted in Malaysia through the MCI training centre.
The scholarship covers full tuition fees, accommodation, basic meals, and a monthly allowance, depending on the allocation by partner institutions in China. Participants will receive international certificates, enhancing their competitiveness. They will also have opportunities to work in government-linked companies (GLCs) and multinational firms, including Chinese companies, both locally and abroad. This opens pathways for Indian youth to become TVET instructors.
Mohammad Rizan also mentioned that 225 TVET institutions across China had successfully implemented the programme. These include Sanhe Vocational Education Centre, Anhui Water Conservancy Technical College, Zhejiang Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Technician, Guangxi Financial Vocational College, and Jiangxi Vocational College of Industry and Engineering. These institutions are recognized by the Chinese Ministry of Education or the Chinese Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (MoHRSS) as National Demonstration Higher Vocational Colleges or Provincial Key TVET institutions.
He expressed hope that Projek Belia Mahir would not only transform the lives of Indian youth but also change society’s perception of young people who had dropped out, been marginalized, or lacked opportunities. He emphasized the belief that every youth holds potential if given the right opportunity and exposure. The MCYTT is seen not just as a training programme but as a mission to restore dignity and secure the future.
Mohammad Rizan concluded by expressing hope that participants of the programme would emerge as agents of change. He envisions them serving as examples by building a global workforce from the grassroots, breaking down social caste barriers through skills education, and creating an ecosystem of youth helping youth.