- Skills include AI, cloud computing, cybersecurity and smart agriculture solutions
- Partnership includes educator placements & co-created tech curricula for digital skills
TM One, the enterprise and government solutions arm of TM, has announced a partnership with the Ministry of Education (MOE) to advance Malaysia’s digital competencies by equipping students and educators from vocational colleges and secondary schools with essential digital skills that align with industry standards.
In a statement, the company said that the partnership, recently formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding with the MOE’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Division, targets critical areas such as artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, cybersecurity, and smart agriculture solutions. These initiatives will benefit both students and educators, ensuring Malaysia’s future workforce is ready to meet the demands of the digital economy, it added.
Shazurawati Abd Karim, executive vice president of TM One, said, “We are pleased to collaborate with the MOE to deliver industry expertise and digital infrastructure to uplift Malaysia’s TVET ecosystem. TM One will facilitate education and practical training on advanced technologies for students and educators, preparing them for emerging digital trends and career opportunities. This aligns with the country’s transformation agenda and TM’s Digital Powerhouse aspiration to revitalise Malaysia’s talent and innovation ecosystem for a digitally enabled and globally competitive workforce.”
This collaborative effort includes industry placements for educators to develop their digital expertise and the co-creation of learning modules, syllabi, and curricula focused on technology and telecommunications education, creating a sustainable skills development framework for the future. Leveraging TM’s nationwide connectivity, TM One will also enhance the MOE’s digital infrastructure at TVET institutions, fostering a modern learning environment through network enhancements and relevant digital solutions.
According to TM One, this collaboration is expected to produce a highly skilled and digitally proficient workforce, positioning Malaysia as a leader across various sectors. Through this initiative, TM One and the MOE are ensuring TVET students and educators are well-prepared with the right skills and certifications, providing greater digital access to students from all backgrounds and shaping a dynamic, digitally empowered Malaysia.