KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 – Deputy Prime Minister and Rural and Regional Development Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has expressed his full support for the TVET@KKDW contingent that will represent Malaysia at the WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 competition, describing the participants as a testament to the country’s growing technical and vocational education excellence.
Zahid met the contingent ahead of the international skills competition, taking time to encourage the participants and wish them success as they prepare to compete on the global stage.
He said he was inspired by the enthusiasm, determination and commitment displayed by the young competitors, expressing confidence that their passion would drive them to achieve excellence while bringing pride to the Ministry of Rural and Regional Development (KKDW) and Malaysia.
A total of nine participants from TVET MARA, Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL) and GIATMARA will represent KKDW in nine different skill categories at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026.
According to Zahid, the participation marks KKDW’s largest-ever contingent at the prestigious international competition, underscoring the country’s continued success in producing highly skilled TVET graduates capable of competing on the world stage.
As Chairman of the National TVET Council and Minister of Rural and Regional Development, Zahid reaffirmed his unwavering confidence in the contingent and encouraged the participants to give their very best throughout the competition.
He also reminded the competitors to remain disciplined, humble and committed to lifelong learning, stressing that technical excellence must always be accompanied by strong values and professionalism.
Zahid expressed hope that the contingent would be blessed with good health, smooth preparations and success in Shanghai, while carrying Malaysia’s flag with pride and further elevating the country’s reputation in international skills competitions.
— MINUTESMY
