Taiping: Approximately 60,000 applications have been received so far for enrolment in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) courses at vocational colleges nationwide. Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh highlighted that this strong response reflects the growing appeal of these courses as a pathway for skills development among young people.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh stated that the current capacity stands at 17,000 places across 86 vocational colleges nationwide. He mentioned that various programmes are being developed continuously to strengthen vocational colleges, enhance practical skills, and expand on-the-job training opportunities for TVET graduates. Wong made these remarks while speaking to reporters after officiating the Taiping Air Festival 2025 at Tekah Airport.

Wong, who also serves as the Taiping member of parliament, noted that the employability rate of TVET graduates has reached 99 percent in recent years, based on available reports. He emphasized the importance of providing vocational graduates with opportunities to further their studies or secure stable employment, leveraging the skills they have acquired.