Kuala lumpur: The second edition of the Malaysian Qualifications Framework (MQF 2.0), an enhanced national system for standardising academic and vocational qualifications, will come into force on August 1, 2026. Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir announced that MQF 2.0 is an integrated framework covering all qualifications from the academic sector to Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET).

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the updated framework emphasises learning outcomes, a transparent credit system, and the integration of sustainability values and national competencies. This initiative aims to produce holistic and responsible graduates. Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir expressed that this development is a significant achievement reflecting the internationalisation of Malaysia’s higher education sector. His remarks were made during the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) Awards 2025 ceremony, which was also attended by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

The inaugural awards ceremony was organised to recognise excellence in quality across the country’s higher education ecosystem. Universiti Tenaga Nasional was awarded the Grand Award under the Quality Assurance Grand Award category, receiving a trophy and certificate. The MQA Awards 2025 encompassed all higher education sectors, including public and private universities, polytechnics, community colleges, private colleges, and public training institutes. This aligns with the Malaysian Higher Education Strategic Plan (PPTM) 2025-2035.