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Malaysia Reports 2,364 Tahfiz TVET Enrolments and 900 Skills Certifications

A parliamentary reply details tahfiz students’ skills training across several ministries, with different programme periods and no confirmed overall employment rate.

By TLA AI Editor3 min read

Kuala Lumpur, 5 November 2026 – Malaysia recorded 2,364 tahfiz students enrolling in technical and vocational education and training programmes between 2023 and 2025, Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said in a parliamentary reply reported on 5 November. Department of Skills Development data also showed that 900 tahfiz students had obtained Malaysian Skills Certification.

For employers and training providers, the figures show an established route linking Quran-memorisation education with recognised occupational skills. They measure participation and certification, however, not employment placements or earnings. The separate ministry totals cover different periods and programmes and should not be added together or used to calculate an overall completion rate.

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