Technocrats Youth Foundation (TYF) is a Malaysian non-governmental organisation founded by a distinguished team of former Human Resource professionals with decades of experience across leading multinational corporations. Driven by a shared conviction that Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) is central to Malaysia’s economic future, TYF was established to enrich the entire TVET ecosystem — from classroom to career, from local to global.
To be Malaysia’s premier NGO advancing TVET excellence, innovation, and global recognition.
To empower TVET students, graduates, and institutions through strategic programmes, global partnerships, and community-driven initiatives that elevate the value and impact of technical education nationwide.
TYF collaborates with government agencies, corporate organisations, and philanthropic bodies to create and manage dedicated ecosystem funds that sustainably finance TVET advancement at every level. This includes the TVET Scholarship Fund — providing financial access to deserving students and recognising top technical talents — and the TVET Infrastructure Fund, channelled towards expanding and upgrading TVET centres operated as self-sustaining social enterprises, extending quality technical education deeper into underserved communities across Malaysia.
TYF forges strategic partnerships with renowned TVET institutions worldwide, benchmarking and aligning certifications with global standards from leading technical education nations including Japan, Korea, and Germany — bringing world-class recognition and credibility to Malaysian technical qualifications and opening international pathways for our graduates.
TYF cultivates the next generation of tech-driven entrepreneurs through incubation support, digital economy exposure, and startup development programmes that transform technical skills into viable, scalable business ventures — creating job creators, not just job seekers.
TAC unites graduates from institutions including Pusat Giat MARA, IKBN, CIAST, MJII, UniKL, and UNITEM — alongside Malaysian TVET graduates trained overseas — into one powerful nationwide network. TAC delivers job placement services, quality apprenticeship and internship opportunities, and an active programme calendar featuring awards ceremonies, talent competitions, special events, and strategic campaign management that continuously champion and elevate TVET excellence across Malaysia.
TYF operates through National Secretariats and Community Outreach Centres strategically established across districts and parliamentary constituencies throughout Malaysia, ensuring our programmes and services are accessible to every community we serve.
TYF welcomes all who share our passion for TVET advancement. Members gain access to a thriving national network, exclusive programmes, and meaningful opportunities to contribute to Malaysia’s technical education landscape.
Student members enjoy scholarship eligibility, mentorship matching, priority internship and apprenticeship placements, participation in talent competitions, and access to TYF's nationwide career development events — giving every student a head start before graduation.
Graduate members gain full access to TAC's job placement services, career advancement programmes, technopreneurship development initiatives, global alumni networking, and opportunities to serve as mentors — turning personal achievement into community impact.
Corporate members gain preferred access to TYF's curated talent pipeline, co-branding opportunities at high-visibility events, priority participation in job expos, CSR collaboration platforms, and direct engagement with Malaysia's most promising TVET graduates and institutions.
Honorary members are celebrated advocates of Malaysia's TVET agenda. They receive formal recognition at national events, advisory engagement opportunities, and a platform to influence policy, inspire the next generation, and shape the future of technical education.
What distinguishes TYF is the professional credibility and corporate acumen our founding team brings from decades within global organisations. We understand industry, we understand people, and we understand what it takes to build a thriving technical workforce. TYF is not merely an NGO — we are a nationwide movement redefining the value and prestige of technical education for generations to come.
No. 303A, Lorong Perak,
Melawati Square Business Centre,
Taman Melawati, 53100 Kuala Lumpur
Phone: +603-4147 4033 | +6019-2323888
Email: secretariat@tyf.org.my
