A proposed Malaysia-China Institute aims to strengthen bilateral ties through high-impact technical and vocational education, focusing on 18 key future industries.
KUALA LUMPUR: A proposed Malaysia-China Institute (MCI) could significantly enhance strategic bilateral cooperation, particularly in high-impact Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET).
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi stated the matter was discussed during a meeting with China’s Ambassador to Malaysia, Ouyang Yujing.
He said discussions also covered cooperation frameworks for human capital development, trainer training, equipment support, and technical skills.
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“At the initial stage, the MCI will operate using existing GIATMARA facilities in Bagan Datuk before a new permanent campus is developed on a 60-acre site,” Ahmad Zahid posted on Facebook.
The institute is expected to accommodate up to 2,000 students, focusing on high-impact and high value-added TVET.
Both sides agreed the MCI could become a strategic platform to strengthen knowledge, expertise, and training exchanges between Malaysian and Chinese institutions.
Ahmad Zahid said 18 TVET fields have been identified for initial implementation.
These include automotive, electric vehicles, industrial automation, solar energy, robotics, the Internet of Things (IoT), and agrotechnology.
As a next step, both sides agreed to establish a Joint Working Committee.
They also plan to implement mobility programmes for students and instructors in high-impact sectors to support future talent and industry needs. – Bernama
