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Borneo Post
13-07-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Three Keningau Vocational College students receive 'Golden Hand' award
Lyeo (second right) receiving the award from Arifin. KOTA KINABALU (July 13): Three students of Keningau Vocational College received the 'Golden Hand' award at the 2025 KV Skills of Sabah and Federal Territory of Labuan Zone. They are Lyeo Alexander Jumani (97%), Nurul Fitriyani Izwani Abdul Mutalip (94.41%) and Wilson Fung Wei Sheng (92.4%) who are first-place winners in their respective categories: automotive technology, electrical circuit installation and pastry. All of them emerged as the overall champion by winning first place in six categories: electrical circuit installation, automotive technology, floor and wall tiling, beauty therapy, cooking and pastry. These six gold medals were complemented by two silver and two bronze medals. The 'Golden Hand' award is an exclusive prize presented at skills competitions to participants who achieve top-tier scores of 90% and above. The awards were presented by the Sabah Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Datuk Dr Mohd Ariffin Mohd Arif, during the opening and closing ceremony held at KVC's main hall on July 10. The 2025 KV Skills of Sabah and Federal Territory of Labuan Zone, held from July 5 to 10, was hosted by KVC and it featured 15 categories involving various vocational programmes offered at vocational colleges in the region. KV Skills is an annual skills competition among vocational colleges nationwide. It is one of the initiatives taken by the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Division of the Ministry of Education Malaysia that aims to strengthen skill-based technical education. KVC director Lumang anak Lang, expressed his gratitude and delight with this year's organization of KV Skills, praising the cooperation and dedication shown by the committee members, as well as the commitment of the participants and trainers in giving their best in each competition category. He hopes that the fighting spirit of vocational college communities, particularly in the Sabah zone and the Federal Territory of Labuan, will remain strong in producing skilled, efficient, and capable TVET graduates.
Borneo Post
02-07-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Skills now mainstream pathway to Sarawak's future, says Bintulu MP
The competition winners and vocational students joined by Kong (seated, centre) and other guests for a group photo. BINTULU (July 2): Skills are no longer a secondary option but have become a mainstream pathway toward building a sustainable and competitive future, said Bintulu MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. His remarks were delivered by his special officer, Steven Kong Kai Seng, during the closing and prize-giving ceremony of the Kolej Vokasional (KV) Skills Zone Sarawak 2025 competition at KV Bintulu today. 'In today's increasingly competitive world, a skilled workforce is the backbone of national development,' he said. Tiong noted that in Sarawak, job opportunities in skilled sectors are vast, ranging from construction and automotive to maintenance, electrical, mechanical, hospitality, tourism, and digital technology. These industries, he said, are rapidly growing and require local youth equipped with hands-on expertise. Tiong, who is also Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, highlighted that Sarawak is actively developing key sectors including renewable energy, the hydrogen economy, petrochemicals, sustainable tourism, and the digital economy – all of which require the involvement of highly skilled young professionals. 'Graduates from vocational colleges are not only employable; they also have the potential to become technical entrepreneurs, licensed technicians, industrial service providers, and even workshop or business owners,' he added. Commenting on the significance of the KV Skills competition, Tiong said such events serve not just as platforms to showcase talent and creativity but also train students to be innovative, disciplined, and ready to face real-world industrial challenges. He expressed hope that the students would continue to have confidence in their vocational path, using their skills as key to entering an increasingly competitive job market. 'Participate in more competitions, undergo industrial training, and innovate not just for yourselves, but to contribute to Sarawak's progress,' he urged. A total of 13 talented vocational students have been selected to represent Sarawak in the KV Skills 2025 national-level competition, scheduled for September in Melaka and Negeri Sembilan. They earned their spots by winning respective categories at the Sarawak zone event. Among them, Alif Mikael Abu Bakar from KV Matang s stood out, capturing both the 'Anugerah Tangan Emas' (Golden Hands Award) and the top prize in the Automotive Technology category. Other winners representing Sarawak are Boniface Jantan Mujah (KV Bintulu) in Electrical Installation; Nur Amira Tasya Abdul Alim (KV Kuching) in Electronic Industries; Mcsteven Madang Tony (KV Betong) in Bricklaying; Sylestine Sabang Patrick (KV Betong) in Wall and Floor Tiling; Kerry Agan Tandang Bedi (KV Bintulu) in Mechanical Design CAD; Jessie Vannessa Stephen (KV Bintulu) in CNC Milling; Stephen Jilam Jiko (KV Matang) in Additive Manufacturing; Gabriel Abel Anam (KV Miri) in Welding Technology; Rachel Uting (KV Bintulu) in Cooking; Sanchita Jering Anthony (KV Bintulu) in Beauty Therapy; Alisya Sopia Sofian (KV Sibu) in Fashion Technology; and Muhd Muzafia Syah Mohd Apar (KV Miri) in IT Network and System Administration. Organised by the Ministry of Education Malaysia and hosted by KV Bintulu, the competition brought together top vocational students from across Sarawak to compete in 13 skill-based categories. The annual event is part of the government's ongoing initiative to strengthen Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and identify future leaders in various technical sectors. Bintulu skills Tiong King Sing vocational
