Melaka launches RM50 million TVET fund for 4,000 students
Datuk Seri Sulaiman Md Ali said the state will open a RM50 million fund next month to help 4,000 students enrol in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programmes.
Source: Universiti Melaka · July 29, 2026 at 11:59 PM · AI-assisted report
Single-source
KUALA LUMPUR, MELAKA, 30 JULY 2026 —
KUALA LUMPUR (July 29) — Melaka will establish a RM50 million fund next month to support 4,000 students in enrolling for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programmes, state leader Datuk Seri Sulaiman Md Ali announced on Tuesday.
Market Impact
The initiative aims to boost youth participation in TVET, aligning with national efforts to strengthen the skilled workforce. Speaking at a townhall session with 400 students from Universiti Islam Melaka (UNIMEL), Sulaiman highlighted the government’s commitment to addressing youth aspirations and economic development through vocational training.
The event was attended by key officials including Melaka State Legislature Speaker Datuk Wira Ibrahim Durum, EXCO for Education, Higher Education and Religious Affairs Datuk Rahmad bin Mariman, and UNIMEL Vice Chancellor Prof. Datuk Ts. Dr. Abdul Khalil Shawkataly.
The TVET sector is a priority under Melaka’s economic agenda, with the state positioning itself as a hub for technical education despite its small size. The fund launch follows recent national policies aimed at increasing TVET enrolment to meet industry demand.
Analysts expect the initiative to support Malaysia’s broader goal of producing 35% TVET graduates by 2030, though long-term impact will depend on implementation and industry uptake.
Related: UNIMEL, Melaka State Legislature · Datuk Wira Ibrahim Durum, Datuk Rahmad bin Mariman, Abdul Khalil Shawkataly, Abdul Aziz Baba · Kuala Lumpur, Melaka