Selangor to prioritise education, TVET and STEM in 2027 budget
The state also launched SPARK, a programme offering a monthly industrial training allowance of RM1,500 and special modules.
Selangor will make education support and greater student participation in TVET and STEM priorities in its 2027 budget, Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said. The state will assess education investments by how they benefit students, educators, institutions and communities.
Speaking after launching the Selangor Education Summit (SES) 2026 in Shah Alam on Nov 11, Amirudin said budget priorities would include widening educational opportunities, supporting institutions and improving teacher capabilities. Facilities and teaching quality would also receive attention.
He said partnerships linking academic institutions with industry would support higher education, research and innovation. The state's approach to developing talent would balance academic performance and practical skills with character and human values, consistent with the fourth mission of the Second Selangor Plan (RS-2).
Amirudin said stronger TVET and STEM participation would help address demand for skilled workers and encourage innovation from the early school years. He called for a change in attitudes towards TVET as a fallback option, citing its education and career opportunities.
Amirudin also launched SPARK, which provides an industrial training allowance of RM1,500 each month alongside special modules, and the Selangor People’s Tuition e-Praktis programme.
Deputy state secretary (development) Datuk Johary Anuar said SES 2026 was being held for the second time and would run until Nov 14. Its activities include competitions, symposiums, conventions, research and innovation programmes, and exhibitions by state education agencies, with opportunities to explore education pathways and skills development.
