MANILA, 24 October 2026 (The Capital Post) – Malaysia has reaffirmed its commitment to regional cooperation in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) through its participation in the 6th ASEAN TVET Council (ATC) Meeting held in Manila, Philippines.
The Malaysian delegation was led by Human Resources Ministry (KESUMA) Deputy Secretary-General (Operations) Sutekno Ahmad Belon on 22 October 2026.
The delegation also included officials from KESUMA and the Ministry of Higher Education.
Malaysia participated in the ATC Commemorative Event, held to mark the council’s sixth anniversary and strengthen cooperation among ASEAN member states in developing regional TVET initiatives.
The main programme, the 6th ATC Meeting, reviewed progress under the ATC Work Plan 2021–2030, including follow-up actions arising from decisions made during the fifth council meeting.
Discussions also covered ongoing cooperation and development initiatives aimed at strengthening technical and vocational education across ASEAN.
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The meeting provided an opportunity for member states to coordinate regional TVET priorities and ensure skills development remains responsive to industry requirements, technological advancements and changing employment demands.
KESUMA highlighted the importance of regional collaboration in developing a skilled and competitive workforce capable of meeting future economic and industrial challenges.
Malaysia’s participation reflects its continued involvement in ASEAN initiatives to strengthen vocational training and improve workforce readiness across the region.
According to a post on the official Facebook page of Kementerian Sumber Manusia, the meetings underscored Malaysia’s commitment to advancing ASEAN TVET cooperation and supporting long-term regional workforce development – The Capital Post
