World · Malaysia Bureau
Over 2,300 tahfiz students gain vocational skills certification in Malaysia
A significant number of Islamic boarding school students have successfully completed skills training programmes, with nearly 900 obtaining formal Malaysian qualifications to enhance their employment prospects.
LSN Malaysia ·
KUALA LUMPUR — Authorities reported that 2,364 tahfiz students have enrolled in various vocational skills training initiatives, with 900 participants securing Malaysian Skills Certification credentials.
The programme aims to equip Islamic boarding school graduates with practical competencies beyond traditional religious education, addressing workforce development needs across multiple sectors. The certifications obtained represent recognised qualifications that improve graduates' employability in Malaysia's competitive job market.
The initiative reflects efforts by relevant government agencies to provide tahfiz students with pathways toward sustainable livelihoods while maintaining their religious educational commitments. The skills programmes cover diverse fields, enabling participants to develop expertise applicable to contemporary economic opportunities.
Official records indicate the vocational training component has successfully transitioned a substantial cohort of Islamic school students into the formal skills certification framework, supporting national human capital development objectives. The achievement underscores continued investment in bridging traditional Islamic education with modern workforce requirements in Malaysia.