Penang STEM pilot targets 100,000 students as Malaysia builds pipeline for high-value industries
MORE than 100,000 students are expected to benefit from a new STEM talent pilot in Penang by 2030, as Malaysia steps up efforts to develop home-grown talent for its expanding high-value technology industries. Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nas...
The Malaysian government has launched the STEM Talent Pilot Project in Penang, with the aim of developing a strong pipeline of high-value technology industry talent by 2030. Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir revealed that the project is expected to benefit over 100,000 students, with a particular focus on rural and lower-income communities.
The initiative, a collaboration between the Economy Ministry and the Penang government, aligns education and skills development with future economic and labor market needs. The project includes four programs for different schooling levels, such as Ignite: STEM Education and Embed: AI on Wheels. Penang was chosen as the pilot location due to its strong manufacturing and technology ecosystem, which contributed 48.9% of Malaysia's total exports in June 2026.
The Ministry of Economy is seeking industry participation, mentorship, and project-based learning opportunities to support the initiative. The project will be evaluated and potentially expanded to other states and economic sectors. The Ministry of Economy is also in the final stages of screening development expenditure proposals for 2027, aiming to complete the process by mid-August as part of preparations for the Second Rolling Plan under the 13th Malaysia Plan.
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