S’gor to introduce structured internship for students in industrial training

The Selangor government will introduce a structured internship programme offering allowances of up to RM1,500 for students undergoing industrial training, says menteri besar Amirudin Shari.

He said the programme would involve state-owned companies, government agencies and private sector employers, with students receiving practical training relevant to their fields of study.

“Internships should not just involve making coffee, arranging equipment or accompanying department heads here and there. We want to provide structured training that gives students relevant work experience,” he said at the Selangor Education Summit 2026 today.

He said the initiative would also help bridge the gap between educational institutions and industry needs.

On a separate issue, Amirudin said the state government plans to introduce new AI education initiatives under the state’s budget for 2027, which is scheduled to be tabled on Friday.

He said the programmes would aim to equip the public with AI-related knowledge and skills, stressing that Malaysians should not remain merely users of the technology but also be capable of developing it.

Amirudin said the government had committed RM17 million so far for its higher education subsidy programme next year, which aims to cover 50% of tuition fees for 4,000 students.