Ipoh, 11 September 2025 — Perak’s state government has officially designated 2025 as the “Year of TVET”, reaffirming its commitment to positioning Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) at the core of the state’s socio-economic development strategy. This bold declaration signals a renewed drive to transform Perak into a national TVET corridor and to dissolve traditional stigmas around vocational pathways.
The announcement builds upon earlier efforts such as the TVET 2025 Roadshow Programme, spearheaded by Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad, which has already sought to elevate TVET’s profile among youth by promoting it as a future-ready, prestigious alternative to academic tracks. As part of the Year of TVET push, Perak will intensify regional engagement, enhance partnerships with industry players, and spotlight high-value sectors such as culinary arts—where Saarani highlighted that vocational chefs now command strong earning potential and global recognition.
Perak’s multi-pronged approach includes high-impact infrastructure like the Automotive High-Tech Valley, Kerian Integrated Green Industrial Park, and Silver Valley Technology Park—all designed to provide practical platforms for TVET graduates to enter high-growth industries and showcase their skills.
Under the “Year of TVET” banner, the Perak government is set to scale up industry-driven training, spark innovation across training institutions, and strengthen the evolution of Perak’s TVET ecosystem. The ultimate goal: leapfrogging Perak to the forefront of Malaysia’s skills economy, driving employability, youth income, and strategic industrial transformation.
