Kuala lumpur: The 'Wira TVET' initiative must be strengthened through closer collaboration between industry players and technical training institutions to ensure a more structured approach to talent development and meet the needs of a highly skilled workforce, said Yayasan Mahir Malaysia chairman Datuk P. Sri Ganes.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, Sri Ganes emphasized the strategic importance of this collaboration in equipping the local workforce with skills that align with industry requirements, particularly in light of rapid technological advancements and an evolving job market. Yayasan Mahir Malaysia has launched the Wira TVET branding to encourage participation in high-impact TVET programmes, positioning the skilled workforce as a key driver of national development, he stated during the recent TVET-Industry Engagement Session organized with the Ministry of Human Resources.
Sri Ganes, who also serves as the chief executive officer of SG TVET Group Berhad (SG TVET), reiterated Yayasan Mahir Malaysia's commitment to fostering collaboration between industry players and skills training centers to produce more competent and resilient 'Wira TVET'. He highlighted SG TVET's initiatives aimed at elevating TVET graduates as national skills heroes, recognizing their critical role in driving the country's economic growth.
The initiative has led to the launch of six superhero characters, known as 'Wira TVET', representing the diverse high-impact skills offered at institutions under the SG TVET Group. This superhero-concept approach seeks to change public perception by showcasing the prestige and relevance of skills-based careers to future industry needs.
The six characters embody key skill fields: Aero Wira-Skybyte for drones, Mecha Wira-Torque for mechatronics, Volt Wira-ChargeR for electric vehicles, Chef Wira-Flamebatik for hospitality, Tech Wira-Cipher for information technology, and Media Wira-PixelRaya for digital and creative media.
The engagement session gathered senior representatives from ministry agencies, industry players, and skills training providers nationwide, focusing on strengthening the development of the country's skills ecosystem. Discussions centered on enhancing skills in key future technology areas, such as electric vehicles (EV), artificial intelligence (AI), drone technology, automation, and industrial digitalization.
Additionally, Skills Development Department director-general Dr Kamaruzaman Md Ali emphasized the need for a collective commitment from the government, industry, and skills training providers to transform the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) system. Participants also expressed appreciation to Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan for his dedication to empowering the TVET sector, highlighted by the recent amendments to the National Skills Development Act 2006 (Act 652).