{
  "id": 13638284,
  "title": "RM8bil TVET allocation can improve social mobility, says academic",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/rm8bil-tvet-allocation-can-improve-social-mobility-says-academic",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-11T03:47:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/1552944/rm8bil-tvet-allocation-can-improve-social-mobility-says-academic"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Associate Professor Dr Yasir Mohd Mustafah, a Mechatronics Engineering lecturer from International Islamic University Malaysia, lauded the RM8 billion allocation for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in the 2027 Budget. He emphasized that the funding, targeted at both tahfiz students and other-rank personnel of the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF), could potentially boost the TVET industry and the country's economic growth. By focusing on these two groups, there is a possibility of improving workforce employability and social mobility, provided they capitalize on the opportunities post-training or completion of courses, Yasir explained to Bernama. The RM8 billion allocation includes short courses for tahfiz students at Community Colleges, aiming to guide them towards employment, entrepreneurship, and higher education. Similarly, MAF personnel retiring early will have access to skills training in collaboration with organizations like the Malaysian Institute of Aviation Technology and the Malaysian Maritime Academy. Yasir, however, urged the government to closely monitor these groups or set key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure the initiative yields tangible benefits for the country. He hoped the training wouldn't just meet a set KPI for the number of sessions conducted but would instead focus on outcomes such as job placements and other relevant measures.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: The RM8 billion allocation for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) across ministries under the 2027 Budget is a highly progressive move, said Associate Professor Dr Yasir Mohd Mustafah.",
  "key_points": [
    "RM8 billion allocated for TVET in 2027 Budget",
    "Funding targets tahfiz students and MAF personnel",
    "Aim to improve workforce employability and social mobility"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "General : RM8 Bln TVET Allocation A Progressive Move, Can Boost Social Mobility - IIUM Lecturer",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/general-rm8-bln-tvet-allocation-a-progressive-move-can-boost-social",
        "published": "2026-10-11T01:12:10.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}