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9th - 10th July 2025 | The Magellan Sutera Harbour, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

SABAH TVET SYMPOSIUM

Sustainable TVET for Sabah's Future Human Capital:
Integrated TVET Ecosystem

SABAH TVET SYMPOSIUM 2.0

Sustainable TVET for Sabah’s Future Human Capital: Integrated TVET Ecosystem

About the theme

In the face of evolving global trends and Sabah’s unique socio-economic landscape, TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) plays a crucial role in shaping a sustainable and competitive future workforce.

This year’s symposium carries the powerful theme:
“Sustainable TVET for Sabah’s Future Human Capital: Integrated TVET Ecosystem” — highlighting our collective responsibility in nurturing skilled talents who are not only industry-ready but also future-ready.

In this respect, this TVET Symposium 2025 will focus on five (5) sub-themes:

  1. Modernising TVET & Elevating Career Pathways in Sabah
  2. Holistic Development for Career Opportunities: Inclusivity & Accessibility in Sabah’s TVET
  3. TVET’s Role in Driving Innovation and Nurturing Potentials for Transformative Growth in Sabah
  4. Revitalising Sabah’s Workforce for sustainable Prosperity: Pioneering New Direction in TVET Development
  5. Best Practices & Emerging Trends in Sabah’s TVET Development

The Sabah TVET Symposium 2025 brings together policymakers, educators, industry leaders, and youth to ignite conversations, foster collaborations, and build a resilient, integrated TVET ecosystem tailored for Sabah.

Theme Objectives

  1. To align Sabah’s TVET strategies with both local and global economic demands
  2. To foster a localized human capital strategy of the state
  3. To underscore TVET as primary education pathway for career progression
  4. To strengthen the establishment the Sabah TVET Council

Why You Should Join

Whether you’re an educator, employer, student, or policymaker, Sabah TVET Symposium 2025 is your platform to:

  • Share and gain actionable insights

  • Forge strategic partnerships

  • Contribute to Sabah’s human capital blueprint

  • Be part of a transformative movement in education and workforce development

Organiser

Symposium Schedule

Event full schedule of keynotes & sessions
7:00 am - 8:00 am
Registration

Keynote Address 1

8:15 am - 9:00 am
Title                   : Grassroot Empowerment through TVET
Speaker            : Datuk Ts. Dr. Ramzah Dambul, Chief Executive Officer, Institute for Development Studies (Sabah)
09:05 am – 09:50 am
Subtheme 1      : Modernising TVET & Elevating Career Pathways in Sabah
Moderator        : Cecelia Amid, Group Senior Vice President Development, KKIP

Topic 1               : TVET Career Platform Empower Employability & Workforce Development
Speaker             : Kamsiah Binti Ibrahim, Director Jabatan Pembangunan Sumber Manusia (JPSM) Sabah

Topic 2               : Enhancing Employability Through Accreditation
Speaker             :
Mohd Sukri Bin Ismail, Director Bahagian Perancangan, Pembangunan & Antarabangsa (JPK)

Topic 3               : Bridging TVET with Local Job Markets: Pathway to Economics Empowerment
Speaker             :
Dr. Mohd Ali Bin Hindia, Director Pertubuhan Keselamatan Sosial (PERKESO) Sabah State Office

09:50 am – 10:05 am
Q & A Session

TVET Symposium Officiate Ceremony

09:30 am
Arrival of Datuk Mohd. Hanafiah Bin Mohd. Kassim, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) Sabah
09:40 am
Arrival of YB Datuk Mohd. Harun Bin Durabi, Assistant Minister of Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) Sabah
09:50 am
Arrival of YB Datuk Dr Haji Mohd. Ariffin bin Datuk Haji Mohd. Arif, JP, Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) Sabah
10:00 am
Arrival of YAB Datuk Seri Panglima Hj Hajiji Bin Haji Noor, Chief Minister of Sabah
10:10 am – 10:50 am

  • Anthem Song: Negaraku & Sabah Tanah Airku
  • Doa Recitation
  • Welcoming Notes by Organising Chairman
  • Opening Speech by YAB Datuk Seri Panglima Haji Hajiji Bin Haji Noor, Chief Minister Sabah
  • Officiate Gimmick

10:50 am - 11:00 am
High Tea: Refreshment (VIP) / Tea Break (Participants)

Keynote Address 2

11:05 am – 11: 45 am
Title                    : Strategies Sabah TVET Educational System with Localised Focus

Speaker             : Datuk Mohd. Hanafiah Bin Mohd. Kassim, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) Sabah

11:50 am - 12:35 pm
Subtheme 2      : Holistic Development for Career Opportunities: Inclusivity & Accessibility in Sabah's TVET
Moderator        : Viviantie Sarjuni, Chief Executive Officer, Institut Keusahawanan Negara (INSKEN)

Topic 4               : TVET Graduates Beyond Innovator Who Drives Growth Development
Speaker             : Yap Cheen Boon, Preseident Sabah Employers Association (SEA)

Topic 5               : Enhancing Skills and Competency Via Industrial Engagement
Speaker             : Ir. Jess Vun, Council Member Federation of Sabah Industries (FSI), Sabah

Topic 6               : Entrepreneurship & Revitalisation of Rural Economy
Speaker             :
Uliantie Sarjuni, Assistant Director Capacity Building Ecosystem, Sabah Creative Economy & Innovation Centre (SCENIC)

12:35 pm – 01: 00 pm
Q & A Session
01: 00 pm
Lunch / Solat

Keynote Address 3

2:15 pm – 2:55 pm
Title                   : Sabah TVET - Enabling the Next Leap Forward
Speaker            : Prof. Datuk Sr. Dr. Mohaizi Mohammad, President North Borneo University College (NBUC) Sabah
3:00 pm - 3:45 pm
Subtheme 3       : TVET's Role in Driving Innovation & Nurturing Potentials for Transformative Growth in Sabah
Moderator         : Prof. Dato' Sr. Dr. Azimuddin Bahari, Vice Chancellor, North Borneo University College, NBUC

Topic 7               : Harnessing Sabah's Renewable Energy Resources Through TVET Curricular
Speaker             : Ts. Sudirman Bin Hammade, Director, Institut Latihan Perindustrian (ILP), Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

Topic 8               : Implementing Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) in TVET: A Case Study Approach
Speaker             : A Munir Akram A Faiz, General Manager, Capital Investment, Group Human Resource Management, Petronas

Topic 9               : Talents for Green & Blue Economics toward Sustainable Industries
Speaker             : Prof. Dr. Jidon @ Adrian Janaun, Director, Innovation and Commercialization Management Centre, UMS

3:50 pm – 4:20 pm
Q & A Session
4:25 pm - 5:00 pm
Tea Break / End of Session Day 1
7:00 am - 7:45 am
Registration

Keynote Address 4

8:00 am – 8:40 am
Title                   : The Present and Future of TVET Institution in Sabah: Issue and Challenges
Speaker            : Ir. Ts. Dr. Azmi bin Ahmad, Deputy Director General, Department of Skills Development (JPK)
8:45 am – 9:30 am
Subtheme 4      : Revitalising Sabah's Workforce for Sustainable Prosperity: Pioneering New Direction in TVET Development
Moderator        : Ariff Adi Putera Anwar, Research Associate Institute for Development Studies (Sabah), IDS

Topic 10             : Fostering Synergy: Advancing Industry-Education Collaboration for Enhanced Ecosystem Development
Speaker             : Nelson Mosinoh, President Association of Skills Training Centers National Dual Training System (SLDN) Sabah

Topic 11             : Empowering Lifelong Learning for Sustained Employability
Speaker             :
Marina Abd Ghanie, Chief of Human Capital Development Officier, SEDIA

Topic 12             : Alignments of Strategy & Initiatives to Enhance Coordination & Integration in TVET Ecosystem
Speaker             :
Tim Francis Chan, Sabah Occupational Safety, Health and Environment Association (SOSHEA)

09:35 am – 09:55 am
Q & A Session
10:00 am – 10:20 am
Tea Break

Keynote Address 5

10:30 am – 11:10 am
Title                   : Building Skills for Local Industries Through TVET Initiatives
Speaker            : Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Hj. Shanusi Hj. Ahmad, TVET Management Coordinator, Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM)
11:15 am – 12:00 pm
Subtheme 5      : Best Practices & Emerging Trends in Sabah's TVET Development
Moderator        : Victor Sikain, Head of Project Management Centre, Institute for Development Studies (Sabah), IDS

Topic 13             : Navigating the Future Sabah's TVET Development: Exploring emerging Trends and Innovations
Speaker             : Dr. Bilson Kurus, Group Senior Manager, Research & Information Division, Palm Oil Industrial Cluster (POIC), Sabah

Topic 14             : Transforming TVET Towards Industry's Needs: Disruptive Technologies and Emerging Trends
Speaker             :
Ts. Adibah Nurhanim binti Kayat, Cluster Coordinator - Programme Management, Sabah Association of Professional Technicians & Technologists (SAPPT)

Topic 15             : Building Resilient Graduates: Adapting to Environment and Societal Challenges in Sabah
Speaker             :
MD. Nor Bin Abdul Halim, Director Politeknik Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.

12:05 pm – 12:25 pm
Q & A Session
12:30 pm
Closing Speech by Prof. Dato’ Sr. Dr. Azimuddin Bahari, Vice Chancellor North Borneo University College, NBUC
12: 40 pm
Photo Session
12: 50 pm
Tea Break / End of Programme

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Venue


The Magellan Sutera Resort, 1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard, Sutera Harbour, 88100 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

Parking


We’ve got you covered with plenty of parking available on-site. Whether you’re driving in or carpooling, you’ll find convenient spots just steps away from the event.

Places To Stay


The event is taking place right here at the hotel, so you’ll have everything you need just steps away. Enjoy the convenience of attending the event and staying in the same location, making your experience seamless and stress-free.

Secretariat Info:


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+60 17-8605971 (En. Roman)

+60 13-856 5964 (Cik Ain)

Email: romandyus.michael@ids.org.my / nurain@nbuc.edu.my

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