TVET Graduates Must uphold Noble Values, Embrace Lifelong Learning - Raja Of Perlis

ARAU, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) graduates must embody noble values, social responsibility and patriotism to contribute to society and the nation, apart from pursuing personal success, the Raja of Perlis Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail said today.

His Royal Highness said TVET graduates should be knowledgeable, disciplined and of high integrity as they play an essential role in the country’s development agenda.

“I would also like to stress the importance of lifelong learning. Knowledge continues to grow, technology keeps changing, and only those willing to learn and adapt will remain relevant,” he said.

The Ruler said this when gracing the Politeknik Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin (PTSS) and Arau Community College Convocation Ceremony held at Dewan Harumanis PTSS here.

Also present were the Raja Muda of Perlis Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail and Raja Puan Muda of Perlis Tuanku Dr Hajah Lailatul Shahreen Akashah Khalil.

Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin further said that in the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, traditional skills are no longer sufficient, as industries increasingly demand new expertise such as automation, digitalisation, artificial intelligence, renewable energy and entrepreneurial innovation.

He said skilled workers from institutions such as PTSS and Arau Community College will help the country build modern infrastructure, strengthen the digital industry, advance the engineering sector and drive sustainable green economic growth.

The three-day convocation, which runs until Thursday, celebrates 1,116 graduates from certificate, diploma and foundation programmes.

Food Service Halal Practice diploma graduate Nur Shafinaz Mohd Noor, 25, received the Special Excellence Award for her outstanding international achievement. She was offered a position with the Japan Da’wah Centre in Osaka after completing her industrial training there.

-- BERNAMA