NURTURING THE FUTURE OF MALAYSIA
If national schools are where foundations are laid, institutes of higher learning are where these foundations are molded into industry-ready skills. This is the basis behind the launch of the Tech Talent @Institute of Higher Learning (IHL) initiative.
To ensure that future graduates are able to meet the nation’s digital economy demands, the Ministry of Education and MDEC designated 11 universities and five polytechnics as Premier Digital Tech Institutions. These academic institutions are capable of providing students with first-class theoretical and practical training, giving them a head start in the digital ecosystem.
ABOUT PREMIER DIGITAL TECH UNIVERSITIES AND PREMIER DIGITAL TECH POLYTECHNICS
Premier Digital Tech Universities and Polytechnics, known as Premier Digital Tech Institutions (PDTIs), are Malaysia’s leading digital tech-focused tertiary institutions. The PDTIs have a proven track record in producing high quality graduates for digital tech-based high value jobs, via cutting-edge research and education policies, strong industry linkages, and career development and placement services
Borne out of a collaboration between MDEC, the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia and industry leaders, the PDTIs deliver end-to-end solutions to ensure that future graduates are propelled into becoming dynamic members of an innovation-driven and knowledge-powered Malaysia.
Programmes
Talent is one of the most vital components of a robust digital ecosystem. In order to create the right talents, collaboration between industry, academia and government is essential. Below are the initiatives to nurture the talent pipeline:

PATHWAY TO TERTIARY TECH EDUCATION
Looking to be a future tech talent? Here are the pathways that you can explore.
STPM
Matriculations
Foundation (IT/Computing)
Asasi (IT/Science)
Diploma in Digital Tech Related Courses
Degree in Digital Tech Related Courses
PREMIER DIGITAL TECH UNIVERSITIES
Preparing tomorrow’s workforce for the 4IR