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Youth STEM and technical skill development in Southeast Asia

Overview

Efforts to enhance youth technical and scientific skills are being prioritized in Malaysia and Singapore. In Malaysia, the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) launched the Malaysia Techlympic 2026 to foster a culture of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through experiential learning for participants aged seven to 30.

Complementing these initiatives, leaders in Malaysia and Singapore are advocating for specialized education to meet future economic needs. Malaysian officials have emphasized Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as a critical pathway, aiming to increase the number of secondary school leavers pursuing higher education or vocational training to 70 percent by 2030. Similarly, in Singapore, there are calls for youth to cultivate STEM interests to support emerging sectors and utilize professional networks for international internship opportunities.

Entities

Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation · Universiti Malaysia Sabah · Wan Azizah Wan Ismail · Malaysia Techlympic · Wan Rizal Wan Zakariah

Timeline

3 days ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Youth skill development emphasized in Malaysia and Singapore
Leaders in Malaysia and Singapore are advocating for increased focus on TVET and STEM education to equip youth with the skills necessary for future job markets.
7 days ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
Malaysia Techlympic 2026 aims to boost youth STEM talent
Malaysia's Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation is launching Malaysia Techlympic 2026 to foster STEM talent and innovation among youth through hands-on experiential learning.

Sources

berita.rtm.gov.my · beritaharian.sg · tvsarawak.my · utusan.com.my