Melaka: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrived at the Melaka International Trade Centre (MITC) Ayer Keroh today to open the National Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Day 2025 celebration. The prime minister, who arrived at about 11.05 am, was accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, this year's National TVET Day celebration spans three days, having commenced yesterday. The event features a variety of programs and activities, with participation from over 60 companies and employers from Melaka and beyond, offering approximately 5,000 job opportunities across numerous fields.

A total of 12 ministries are involved in the organization of the celebration. These include the Ministry of Higher Education (KPT), Ministry of Education Malaysia (KPM), Ministry of Rural and Regional Development (KKDW), Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS), Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA), and Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

National TVET Day, observed annually on June 2, reflects the government's commitment to establishing the field as a vital platform for developing a dynamic, skilled, and competitive workforce for the future. Additionally, a two-day 4th ASEAN TVET Council Regional Policy Dialogue (ATC 4th RPD) has been held since yesterday in conjunction with the National TVET Day 2025 celebration.