Anwar gives Malaysian WorldSkills team a boost in Shanghai
SHANGHAI: The 83-member Malaysian contingent competing at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 received a boost from Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who attended the opening ceremony of the competition here tonight.
SHANGHAI: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim bolstered the Malaysian WorldSkills team at the opening ceremony of the competition in Shanghai tonight. The ceremony, held at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Centre, also drew Chinese Premier Li Qiang and over 20 global leaders. Anwar's presence marked the third day of his working visit to Shanghai and Hangzhou, initiated by the Chinese government.
Accompanying Anwar are Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Johari Abdul Ghani and Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. The Malaysian delegation, led by Deputy Works Minister Ahmad Maslan as Chef de Mission, will compete in the four-day event from September 23 to 26, alongside the WorldSkills Conference. The conference aims to discuss the future of skills development, encompassing government roles, industry contributions, and educational institutions.
Anwar's participation in WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 aligns with his working visit objectives, which include bolstering Malaysia-China relations, advancing technical and vocational education and training (TVET), fostering technology, the digital economy, and industrial cooperation.
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