Selangor Budget 2027 prioritizes education, TVET and STEM

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Selangor Budget 2027: Education & TVET

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Selangor’s 2027 education budget prioritizes access to education, stronger teacher competencies, facilities, and the higher education and innovation agenda.
The state government is focused on strengthening TVET and STEM to meet demand for skilled workers and foster a culture of innovation from the earliest stages of schooling.
The SPARK programme was launched, offering a monthly industrial training allowance of RM1,500 along with special modules, as part of initiatives to develop talent and introduce new skills.

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Budget priorities and the state’s education agenda

As reported by The Edge Malaysia, Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the state’s education budget, due to be announced on Friday, would prioritize expanding access to education and educational opportunities, empowering educational institutions, and improving teacher competencies, facilities and the quality of education delivery.

He said education remains a key state development agenda, while the state government is also emphasizing the advancement of higher education, research and innovation through strategic partnerships between academic institutions and industry players.

He added that holistic human capital development is also a priority, encompassing a balance between academic achievement, skills, character development and human values, in line with the fourth mission of the Second Selangor Plan: productive and inclusive human capital.

Amirudin made the remarks after launching the Selangor Education Summit 2026 at Setia City Convention Centre in Shah Alam on Wednesday.

Promoting TVET, STEM and talent initiatives

Amirudin said efforts to strengthen TVET and STEM are a priority to meet demand for skilled workers and foster a culture of innovation among students from the earliest stages of schooling.

He stressed that the perception of TVET as a second-tier education option must change, as the field offers education and career pathways with high economic value and plays an important role in meeting the country’s skilled workforce needs. At the same time, STEM proficiency must be fostered from an early age so students not only become familiar with science and technology but also feel confident exploring, creating and developing solutions to problems.

Deputy State Secretary (Development) and Director of the State Economic Planning Unit Datuk Johary Anuar said the four-day Selangor Education Summit 2026, running until 14 Nov, is being held for the second time as a platform bringing together various aspects of education under one programme. The event includes competitions, symposia, conventions, research and innovation activities, and exhibitions by Selangor state education agencies.

He said the summit aims to provide a platform for knowledge-sharing, introduce education and skills development opportunities and pathways, and broaden exposure to STEM and TVET. Earlier, Amirudin also launched SPARK, or Selangor Programme for Aspiring, Ready, and Knowledgeable Talents, which offers a monthly industrial training allowance of RM1,500 along with special modules, as well as the Apple Asean awareness education programme and the e-Praktis Tuisyen Rakyat Selangor programme.

Previously, we highlighted Budget 2027 allocations to encourage local companies to move up the value chain in the semiconductor industry through initiatives.

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