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Anwar backs 22 Malaysian youths in WorldSkills Shanghai gold medal push

PRIME MINISTER Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has backed 22 Malaysian youths competing for gold at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, expressing confidence in their ability to deliver a strong showing against participants from more than 60 countries. Anwar attende...

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has shown confidence in the 22 Malaysian youths competing in WorldSkills Shanghai 2026. These young talent, representing Malaysia in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), are among the best in the country and will participate in 21 skill disciplines. Anwar attended the opening ceremony of the four-day competition, where the Malaysian team participated in the parade of nations.

He urged the participants to give their best and produce results that will make Malaysia proud. The Malaysian delegation consists of 83 people, led by Deputy Works Minister Ahmad Maslan as Chef de Mission. WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 runs from September 23 to 26, alongside the WorldSkills Conference 2026. Anwar is participating in a three-day working visit to China as an invitee of the Chinese government, focusing on strengthening Malaysia-China ties in TVET, technology, the digital economy, and industrial cooperation. Anwar will deliver a keynote address at the conference's plenary session today.

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