Kuala lumpur: Malaysian graduates have shown they are capable of meeting international aerospace industry standards, reflecting their high level of competency, Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir said. He noted the achievement of 56 Malaysian students who completed industrial training at Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAS) in Ankara under the Turkish Aerospace SKYGLOBAL Programme since 2023 as an indication of the high calibre of the country's graduates.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Zambry emphasized that the Turkish Aerospace SKYGLOBAL Programme continues to prove its value as a high-impact platform for talent development. He highlighted that some of the programme's alumni have gone on to join TUSAS as professionals, showcasing that Malaysian graduates possess the skills and capabilities necessary to meet international aerospace industry standards.

Zambry further explained that the programme extends beyond a standard industrial training scheme, serving as a vital platform for developing highly skilled graduates with technical capabilities, leadership qualities, adaptability, and global perspectives to enhance their employability. He mentioned that 20 students from nine local universities had been selected to join the programme, receiving offer letters today. The 2026 cohort will gain hands-on industrial training at Turkish Aerospace's Ankara facilities, with exposure to cutting-edge aerospace technology, high-tech engineering processes, and globally recognised operational practices.

Zambry expressed optimism about the programme's impact, stating that collaboration between universities, industry, and international partners can create more opportunities for Malaysian students to gain global experience. He encouraged participants to leverage this opportunity to expand their knowledge, acquire new technological skills, build global networks, and bring back valuable experience to bolster Malaysia's aerospace and high-tech sectors.