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PTPK financing expanded to cover international courses, says Sim

Published on 8 Dec 2025 8:23:13 PM

Financing under the Skills Development Fund Corporation (PTPK) has now been expanded to cover international courses as well as programmes run by industry regulators, said Human Resources Minister Steven Sim.

He said the move is a strategic shift to ensure Malaysia's workforce acquires skills that meet global standards and fulfil the real needs of the rapidly growing industrial and technical sectors.

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Financing under the Skills Development Fund Corporation (PTPK) has now been expanded to cover international courses as well as programmes run by industry regulators, said Human Resources Minister Steven Sim.

He said the move is a strategic shift to ensure Malaysia's workforce acquires skills that meet global standards and fulfil the real needs of the rapidly growing industrial and technical sectors.

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