Technical skills are important for career success, but financial knowledge is becoming just as essential for young people entering the workforce.
Sun Life Malaysia, in collaboration with Agensi Kaunseling dan Pengurusan Kredit (AKPK) and Jabatan Pendidikan Politeknik dan Kolej Komuniti (JPPKK), has expanded its InsureLit Youth Programme to reach 800 TVET students across the Klang Valley.
Now in its third year, the programme aims to help young Malaysians build stronger financial habits by providing practical lessons on money management, financial protection and long-term planning before they begin their careers.
The programme officially kicked off at Politeknik Banting Selangor and will involve students from Politeknik Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, Politeknik Banting Selangor and Politeknik Metro Kuala Lumpur through a three-stage learning journey from July to September 2026.
Unlike traditional financial education programmes, InsureLit Youth combines workshops, interactive board games, online assignments, gamified learning activities and virtual challenges to make financial concepts easier and more engaging for students.
The initiative also introduces students to important topics such as takaful, waqf concepts, managing income and making informed financial decisions when facing real-life financial challenges.
According to Sun Life Malaysia, the expansion reflects the growing need to prepare Malaysia’s future workforce with skills beyond technical expertise.
“Financial education should reach every young Malaysian, regardless of their educational pathway,” said Azam Yusof, Chief Executive Officer of Sun Life Malaysia Takaful.
He added that TVET students need practical financial knowledge to manage their income, understand financial protection and build confidence as they enter the workforce and entrepreneurial economy.
The programme also features a competition element, with a total prize pool of RM11,250 to encourage students to apply what they learn in financial planning and decision-making.
Since its launch in 2024, the InsureLit Youth Programme has reached more than 1,000 school students before expanding to university students in 2025. Its latest expansion to TVET learners highlights the importance of financial literacy across different education pathways.
As Malaysia continues to strengthen its TVET ecosystem, initiatives like this aim to ensure future graduates are not only career-ready but also financially prepared to navigate life after education.