SHAH ALAM, Dec 7 — Selangor continues to strengthen its Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programmes to meet the rising demand for skilled workers in high-value sectors, such as automation, artificial intelligence (AI), biotechnology, and aerospace.
This is part of the strategic effort to accelerate the growth of a technology-driven economy and ensure the state remains Malaysia's leading industrial hub.
Politeknik Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah (PSSAAS) deputy academic director Ahmad Aftas Azman said that the continued enhancement of TVET programmes in line with industry demands is expected to create more high-skilled job opportunities over the next five to 10 years.
With a curriculum designed to match current industry requirements, students will not only be exposed to elements of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (IR4.0), but will also acquire competencies which meet global market expectations.
“Politeknik Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah is one of Selangor’s key TVET institutions, supporting the state government’s aspiration to broaden technical education and produce highly skilled workers for high-value sectors.
“With an inclusive academic framework tailored to industry needs, PSSAAS offers high-quality TVET programmes which enable graduates to seamlessly enter the high-tech industrial workforce, particularly within Selangor’s rapidly developing industrial clusters,” he told Bernama.
Aftas added that such inclusive programmes would further reinforce Selangor’s position as a high-value technological and economic hub, while enhancing graduates’ skills and overall marketability.
The initiative would also have a direct impact on expanding the skilled workforce and nurturing future talent.
Meanwhile, PSSAAS senior lecturer for the Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Industrial Packaging) programme Somchai Enoi said that the breadth of career pathways available through TVET has enabled many young people to break into the high-technology industry.
“Based on my teaching experience, the most significant change is the increase in confidence, technical skills and marketability among Selangor’s youth, to the extent that many have successfully entered specialised industries, such as industrial packaging, medical electronics, and high-tech manufacturing, all of which are rapidly growing sectors in the state.
“TVET graduates not only meet the demand for skilled workers, but also serve as problem-solvers who help ensure the smooth and efficient operation of industries,” he said.
Recently, Invest Selangor Berhad chief executive officer Dato' Hasan Azhari Idris said that Selangor is expanding its TVET programmes to cater to the needs of high-value sectors, including AI, automation, biotechnology, and aerospace.
The strategy aligns with the Federal government’s efforts to advance the Central Region Initiative, which catalyses the nation's new phase of economic growth.
The state government has also introduced the Selangor Career Outreach (Scout) programme to ensure a steady supply of skilled workers remains available.
With the strengthening of TVET, initiatives such as SCOUT, and strategic collaborations with industry players, Selangor is expected to continue reinforcing its position as Malaysia’s leading high-value technology and economic hub.
