Manila: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi today congratulated the Malaysian contingent for bagging 13 gold medals at the WorldSkills ASEAN Manila 2025 competition in the Philippines. In a Facebook post, Ahmad Zahid said the achievement, which also included four silver medals, three bronze medals and two medallions for excellence, was a meaningful gift in conjunction with the nation’s 68th National Day.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Ahmad Zahid expressed that this accomplishment is a significant contribution from Malaysia’s TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) youths to the nation. He emphasized that Malaysia is producing not only citizens with a spirit of independence but also individuals who are competent, competitive, and ready to lead the future. He lauded the participants, stating, “You are the pride of the nation!”

Ahmad Zahid, who also serves as the chairman of the National TVET Council, extended his appreciation to the coaches and institutions that contributed to this success. He expressed hope that this achievement would inspire more young people to pursue excellence in the TVET field.

The biennial competition brings together highly skilled youths from ASEAN countries to test their expertise in various technical and vocational fields.