Malaysia-China Dual Diploma Programme To Begin In December, Targets 75 Youths

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia-China Dual Diploma Programme is set to begin this December, targeting 75 youths for its inaugural intake and offering them the opportunity to pursue Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Malaysia before gaining industry exposure in China.

National Skilled Workers Organisation (BELIA MAHIR) president and National TVET Council (MTVET) member Mohammad Rizan Hassan said the programme, organised in collaboration with the Department of Skills Development (JPK), was introduced in line with Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s vision, taking into account China’s growing prominence in technology and talent development.

He said the programme is open to youths aged 16 and above, offering an integrated learning pathway that begins with Malaysian Skills Diploma (DKM) training before gaining practical industry experience in China.

Mohammad Rizan said the inaugural intake will focus on three high-potential fields, namely automotive technology (electric vehicles), mechatronics technology and logistics technology, in line with evolving industry demands and technological advancements.

“The programme adopts a ‘2+1’ learning model, comprising two years of training at a local institution, followed by a final year in China under the Teaching Factory (TEFA) concept,” he said in a statement today.

Mohammad Rizan said trainees would receive full scholarships for their training in China, while training costs in Malaysia would be financed through the Skills Development Fund Corporation (PTPK), subject to funding approval and applicable terms and conditions.

He said the programme involves partnerships between three Malaysian TVET institutions and their Chinese counterparts, with each collaboration focusing on a specific field of study.

The programme will see Kolej TVET Belia Mahir (KTBM) partnering with Anhui University of Applied Technology in automotive technology (electric vehicles), Kolej Dayatech (Subang) collaborating with the Hebei Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Technology in mechatronics technology, and Tech Terrain College (Shah Alam) working with Taizhou Vocational College of Science & Technology in logistics technology.

Mohammad Rizan said participants would also learn Mandarin ahead of their year-long training stint in China to help them adapt to the learning environment and daily life there.

He said the programme also offers guaranteed employment with Chinese companies operating in Malaysia, providing participants with a clear career pathway upon completing their training.

Mohammad Rizan said the initiative highlighted the international recognition of Malaysian skills certification, strengthened through educational and vocational training partnerships with China.

He said the partnership linking DKM, Malaysian skills standards and China’s TVET diplomas demonstrates how structured institutional cooperation can help elevate Malaysian skills certifications to international standards.

The programme aims to benefit 675 participants between 2027 and 2030, broadening youths’ access to skills training that meets international standards while developing a workforce equipped to meet evolving industry demands.

Those interested in joining the programme can obtain further information on entry requirements and the application process by visiting www.beliamahir.com/dualdiploma.

--BERNAMA