Loke: Armada Madani to train 100 young Malaysians as seafarers
KUALA LUMPUR: The government is offering training to 100 young Malaysians to pursue careers as seafarers under the Armada Madani programme.
The Malaysian government is investing RM10 million in the Armada Madani programme, offering training to 100 young Malaysians, especially those from B40 households, to become seafarers. Transport Minister Anthony Loke announced this initiative during the 2026 Malaysia Maritime Week. Two pathways are available for the selected students, with 50 pursuing three-year diploma programmes in Nautical Studies or Marine Engineering.
Each student will receive RM120,000, while the remaining 50 will undergo six months of training as Deck Ratings or Engine Ratings, with RM15,000 provided to each. The Marine Services Development Fund (MSDF), established under new A1551 legislation, supports this initiative by strengthening domestic shipping capacity, expanding the Malaysian-flagged fleet, and ensuring that a larger portion of Malaysia's trade continues to benefit from domestic shipping.
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