Kuantan: The Industry Nexus POLYCC (INDex POLYCC) 2025 programme can serve as a platform to bridge the gap between the nation’s educational output and industry needs, said Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) secretary-general Datuk Dr Anesee Ibrahim. He emphasized that the programme, which involves lecturers and students from all polytechnic institutions and community colleges along with industry players, acts as a catalyst for innovation in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) through a collaborative and forward-looking approach.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the programme’s implementation is anticipated to have a comprehensive impact on students, lecturers, institutions, industry, and the community. It aims to enhance students’ self-confidence, competitiveness, and marketability. These remarks were made by Dr. Anesee at the INDex POLYCC Closing Ceremony at Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Polytechnic (POLISAS).

INDex POLYCC 2025 spanned over two days, beginning yesterday, and included various activities such as dialogue sessions with industry, industry briefings, face-to-face pitching judging, a Centre of Technology (COT) exhibition, career briefings, open interviews, and a student entrepreneur showcase.

In a separate ceremony, Dr. Anesee highlighted the establishment of the Learning and Assessment Centre at Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA), which is expected to strengthen the higher education ecosystem and demonstrate the university’s readiness to lead digital transformation and broaden access to lifelong learning. He stated that the centre has positioned UMPSA as a new benchmark for flexible and digital education in the country while also reinforcing its ties with industry. These comments were made during his speech at the launch of the Quality Verification Centre (QVC), the Flexible Learning and Micro-Credential Centre (FLEXMC), and the East Coast Zone APEL Assessment Centre at UMPSA Pekan.