KOTA KINABALU | TUESDAY, 23 JUNE 2026

Sabah Minister of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, YB Datuk James Ratib, has officiated the 36th Convocation Ceremony of the Technical and Trade Training Institute (ILTP), Sabah Human Resource Development Department (JPSM).

A total of 146 graduates** received certificates and diplomas in various technical skills. The Minister expressed his highest congratulations to all graduates for their success, which demonstrated commitment, discipline and determination in building competencies to meet the needs of the industry.

In his speech, he stressed that the strengthening of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) is the State Government's strategic agenda in producing highly skilled human capital that can drive Sabah's economic development. The State Government, through the Sabah Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation (KPSTI), will continue to strengthen the TVET ecosystem to ensure that Sabah children have access to quality, relevant skills training that meets the needs of the industry.

Also present were the Assistant Minister of Sabah KPSTI, YB Tuan Jordan Jude Ellron; the Permanent Secretary of Sabah KPSTI, YBhg. Datuk Haji Hassan bin Mahali; and the Director of the Sabah Human Resource Development Department (JPSM), Dr. Kamsiah Ibrahim.

Congratulations to all ILTP graduates of JPSM Sabah and well done to the JPSM staff for the success of organizing this event. May we continue to produce skilled workers who contribute to the progress of the State of Sabah in line with the aspiration of **Sabah Maju Jaya.

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