KOTA KINABALU | FRIDAY, 31 JULY 2026

His Excellency (YB) Tuan Jordan Jude, Assistant Minister of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation (KPSTI) of Sabah, represented the Minister of Education, Science and Technology of Sabah, YB Datuk James bin Ratib, to officiate the Opening Ceremony of the Sabah TVET Fest 2026 with the theme "TVET in the Era of AI Domination" at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC), today.

In his speech, he emphasized that the organization of this program is not just an annual event, but rather a strategic shift in efforts to elevate Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as a prestigious educational and career choice in the state of Sabah.

The ceremony also witnessed the launch of several high-impact initiatives, including the Sabah Job Portal 2.0 (SJP 2.0) which is now linked to POMIGAS 2.0, the ILTP Trainee Management System (MyILTP), the Integrated Skills Training System (SiLK) and the JPSM Strategic Plan 2026–2030.

In addition, the ceremony also witnessed the Exchange of Cooperation Notes between the Technical and Trade Training Institute (ILTP), the Sabah State Human Resources Development Department (JPSM) and the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) for the period 2026 to 2030, thus strengthening strategic cooperation in the development of skilled human capital and the culture of integrity.

Also present were YBhg. Datuk Hanafiah bin Mohd. Kassim, Deputy State Secretary (Special Duties); YBhg. Datuk Hassan bin Mahali, Permanent Secretary of the Sabah Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation; YBhg. Dato' Sri Ahmad Khusairi bin Yahaya, Deputy Chief Commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC); YBrs. Dr. Kamsiah binti Ibrahim, Director of the Sabah State Human Resource Development Department and Chairman of the Sabah TVET Fest 2026 Implementation Committee; YBhg. Datuk Mohd. Fuad Bee bin Haji Basrah, Director of the Sabah State MACC; YBhg. Puan Hajah Noor Lisa, Senior Assistant Secretary-General, Sabah TVET Council Secretariat; Deputy Permanent Secretaries; Heads of State and Federal Departments; Members of the Sabah State TVET Council Main and Technical Committees; strategic exhibitor partners; as well as officials from ministries, departments and agencies.