ACCA Public Sector Forum: TVET 2026​

As the government drives national intiatives like 13th Malaysia Plan and National Energy Transition Roadmap, the urgency to close the skills mismatch between current civil service competencies and the demands of digital transformation and ESG integration is paramount. This fireside chat will bring together leaders to explore the critical role of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions in this national upskilling journey.

Malaysia’s transition towards a future-ready, digital, and sustainable government hinges on the competencies of its public service. While national strategies and commitments to ESG goals set a clear direction, the critical challenge lies in the execution of a rapid and effective upskilling roadmap for civil servants. This panel will move beyond why the public sector needs digital and sustainability skills to focus on the how, exploring the practical and collaborative strategies required to transform policy into tangible workforce capabilities.

Presentation by ACCA on integrating international professional qualifications into vocational programmes, followed by an open discussion.

Presentation on Malaysia’s framework for strengthening vocational institutions, improving educator training, and fostering public-private partnerships to enhance employability outcomes by the Ministry of Education Malaysia, followed by a case study.

This session explores how TVET curriculum and certification pathways can be aligned with evolving industry needs to prepare learners for future careers. It will feature insights from ACCA on integrating industry relevance into TVET programmes to enhance employability, alongside a showcase of ACCA’s Education Hub, Study Hub and other digital learning resources that promote accessible, high-quality education. Participants will also discover innovative hybrid learning models and their impact on teaching and learning outcomes. The session will conclude with an open discussion on designing agile, industry-aligned, and future-ready TVET programmes.

Summary of key insights and next steps for regional cooperation.

Pulkit Abrol, Director, Asia Pacific, ACCA