General : PM Anwar Congratulates National Contingent On Best-ever WSC Shanghai 2026 Performance
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim congratulated the Malaysian contingent for winning one bronze medal and 13 Medallions for Excellence at the WorldSkills Competition (WSC) Shanghai 2026.
Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim extended his congratulations to the national contingent for their outstanding performance at the WorldSkills Competition (WSC) Shanghai 2026. The Malaysian team secured one bronze medal and 13 Medallions for Excellence, marking the highest achievement since 1995. The accomplishment was hailed as a testament to the prowess and skills of the 22 young participants who represented the country with honor.
Anwar encouraged the young talents to continue refining their abilities and strive for excellence, emphasizing that they are the pride of the nation. In a Facebook post, Anwar specifically acknowledged Sia Xin Wan, who earned a bronze medal in the Software Testing category and was awarded the Best of Nation prize. The Malaysian contingent, consisting of 22 individuals, competed in 21 skill categories spanning various technical sectors across 21 different countries at the WSC Shanghai 2026 event.
The competition took place from September 22 to 27 and saw 1,400 skilled young professionals from 65 countries and regions competing in 64 skill areas.
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