Announced in Budget 2027
BAKAT MADANI Training and Jobs
Check your eligibilityA national talent programme launched on 29 June 2026 by six government investment funds, PETRONAS and government-linked companies. It offers skills training and job placement for 25,000 young people, with a target of 30,000 new jobs in 2027.
Do you qualify?
Answer 4 short questions. We will bring you back here with your result.
Check my eligibilityWho Qualifies
Graduates, TVET students and graduates, youths, low-income (B40) households and former armed forces personnel.
Other conditions: Malaysian citizen. Each partner company sets its own entry requirements.
How to Apply
- Go to the BAKAT MADANI page on the Ministry of Finance website.
- Under Rakan Pelaksana (implementing partners), choose the company you want to join.
- Follow that company's steps and complete its application.
History
- Budget 2027Enhanced
Target of 30,000 new job opportunities in 2027, including through private companies.
Checked on 13 October 2026
An independent initiative. Not an official government website. Apply only through official portals.
We will never ask for your IC number, bank details or any payment.
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