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163 vocational programmes receive full accreditation as of October
A total of 163 Malaysian Vocational Diploma (DVM) programmes in various fields have been fully accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) as of October this year.
Wed Nov 04 2020
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Educational institutions in Selangor, KL, Putrajaya to remain closed until Nov 9
The closure involves kindergartens, schools, boarding schools, private schools, vocational colleges and Teacher Education Institutes (IPG).
Tue Oct 27 2020
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COVID-19: 298 schools in Petaling district to close
The closure involved 298 primary and secondary schools as well as vocational colleges and private schools throughout the district.
Sun Oct 11 2020
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Education Ministry wants allocation for TVET be given priority in 2016 Budget
Datuk Seri Mahdzir said vocational colleges were being upgraded and he hoped the government would focus on equipment and machines for TVET.
Sun Oct 11 2015