MELAKA, 11 November 2026 (The Capital Post) – Two outstanding Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) talents were recognised at the Prime Minister’s Golden Hands Award (MATEPM) 2026, which brought together more than 2,500 participants from Malaysia’s skills development sector.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim presented the awards during a ceremony held at Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM) in Durian Tunggal on 5 November.
The event was jointly organised by the Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA), through the Department of Skills Development (JPK), and the Ministry of Works (KKR) to recognise excellence in technical skills and vocational training.
Mohd Raimi Masrom from the Advanced Technology Training Centre (ADTEC) Taiping Campus received the top award in the WorldSkills Malaysia Instructor (WSMP) category for his expertise in mechatronics.
Meanwhile, Arissa Nabiha Nor Hisham from GIATMARA Jengka was named the recipient of the WorldSkills Malaysia Youth (WSMB) award in recognition of her skills in automotive spray painting.
The 2026 competition attracted 1,787 participants during the preliminary qualification stage, with 493 contestants advancing to the finals across 58 skills categories.
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The competitions covered several programmes, including WorldSkills Malaysia Youth (WSMB), WorldSkills Malaysia Instructor (WSMP), Junior Skills Malaysia (JSM) and WorldSkills Malaysia University Challenge (WSMUC).
The ceremony also celebrated the achievements of Malaysia’s contingent at the WorldSkills Competition Shanghai 2026, recognising the participation and accomplishments of Malaysian skills talents at the international level.
The event highlighted ongoing efforts to strengthen the country’s TVET sector by recognising skilled individuals and encouraging the development of technical expertise among young Malaysians and instructors.
According to a post on the official Facebook page of Jabatan Pembangunan Kemahiran – JPK Putrajaya, MATEPM 2026 recognised excellence in national skills development while celebrating the achievements of Malaysian talents in domestic and international competitions. – The Capital Post
