NATIONAL EDUCATION INTEGRATION COUNCIL

Driving Malaysia’s Future through Integrated Education and Industry Synergy

DEFINITION

Drives both education and industry forward !

The National Integration Education Council (Majlis Integrasi Pendidikan Negara – MIPN) is a strategic consultative platform that aims to bridge the gap between the education system and industry needs. It functions as a collaborative body involving government agencies, educational institutions, and private sector players to align education policies, curricula, and talent development initiatives with current and future industry demands.

Call to Action

Why MIPN Matters

In an era of rapid technological advancement and global competition, Malaysia must prepare its workforce for the future. MIPN plays a pivotal role in:

Core Value 1

Ensuring education remains relevant and responsive.

Core Value 2

Enhancing employability and economic productivity.

Core Value 3

Strengthening national unity through equitable access to integrated education.

Get Involved

We invite industries, educators, and community stakeholders to join us in this transformative journey. Your participation can help shape Malaysia’s future through empowered education.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE

Align Educational Outputs with Industry Demands
– Ensure that curricula, teaching methods, and learning outcomes reflect the realities and future needs of the job market.
Strengthen Industry Engagement in Education
– Institutionalize industry involvement in curriculum development, apprenticeship programs, mentorship, and research initiatives.
Promote Multi-Sector Collaboration
– Unite government agencies, educational institutions, and private sector actors to achieve shared national goals.
Drive Innovation in Learning Ecosystems
– Encourage the adoption of technology, digital tools, and industry-relevant pedagogy to modernize education delivery.
Support Policy Development and Reform
– Provide expert insights to ministries and national councils to support responsive, evidence-based education policy-making.

OUR INITIATIVES

– Education-Industry Roundtables & Dialogues
– National Education Integration Blueprint (NEIB)
– MIPN Industry Fellowship Program
– Education Innovation and Skills Summit
– MIPN Centre of Excellence (COE) for Education-Industry Research

Why It Matters

A nation’s future lies in the strength of its people. MIPN ensures that Malaysian students are not only academically proficient but also industry-ready, entrepreneurial, globally aware, and socially responsible.
By fostering education-industry integration, we address:
– Youth unemployment and skills mismatch
– Irrelevant curriculum and outdated pedagogy
– Lack of innovation and real-world experience in education
– Inequitable access to high-quality learning resources

Key Focus Areas

Curriculum Modernization
– Review and update educational programs with industry input.
– Embed 21st-century skills: digital literacy, critical thinking, soft skills, and adaptability.

Work-Based Learning (WBL)
– Promote internship, apprenticeship, and on-the-job training models.
– Create certification pathways for informal and non-traditional learning.

TVET Empowerment
– Strengthen Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as a strategic pillar for economic transformation.
– Position TVET as an equal and respected education pathway.

Digital & Green Economy Alignment
– Align education with national economic priorities such as IR4.0, AI, digitalization, and sustainable development.

Entrepreneurship and Innovation
– Foster entrepreneurial thinking and innovation through incubators, industry-led bootcamps, and startup collaborations.

Talent Mobility and Global Exposure
– Encourage cross-border learning and industry placements to enhance Malaysian graduates’ global competitiveness.

OUR STRATEGIC BUSINESS UNITS AND STRATEGIC PARTNERS

NATIONAL EDUCATION INTEGRATION COUNCIL (MIPN)