{
  "id": 13100325,
  "title": "TVET dapat RM8 bilion, Belia Mahir mahu dana PTPK RM1 bilion",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/tvet-dapat-rm8-bilion-belia-mahir-mahu-dana-ptpk-rm1-bilion-13100325",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-09T10:43:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/tempatan/2026/10/09/tvet-dapat-rm8-bilion-belia-mahir-mahu-dana-ptpk-rm1-bilion"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Belia Mahir has urged the government to double the funding for the Skills Development Fund (PTPK) from RM500 million to RM1 billion in the 2027 budget. The organization's president, Mohammad Rizan Hassan, stated that greater financing is needed to ensure that low-income young people can pursue skill training without financial constraints. He explained that allocating RM8 billion for technical and vocational education and training (TVET) is essential, followed by sufficient financial support for training providers. Speaking at the 2027 budget presentation in Parliament, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced RM8 billion for TVET across the department. Meanwhile, Rizan, also a member of the National Skills Council, emphasized that funding for PTKP should prioritize skills in demand and recognized pathways, including Malaysian Skills Certificate (SKM), Malaysian Skills Diploma (DKM), and Malaysian Advanced Skills Diploma (DLKM). He also urged the government to include the scope of funding, including living allowances, and ensure clear access based on training quality and outcomes. Additionally, Rizan proposed incentives for employers who assist employees in repaying PTKP loans without reducing their wages.",
  "summary": "Pertubuhan itu berkata pembiayaan lebih besar perlu bagi membantu belia menampung yuran, penginapan dan kos sara hidup sepanjang latihan.",
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        "title": "TVET dapat RM8 bilion, Belia Mahir mahu dana PTPK RM1 bilion",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/tvet-dapat-rm8-bilion-belia-mahir-mahu-dana-ptpk-rm1-bilion",
        "published": "2026-10-09T10:43:57.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}