The e-Forum discussion held from 25 June to 6 July 2012 and moderated by Prof. Masriam Bukit emphasized that the quality of TVET teachers is key in determining the skills of future workers. Qualified, trained and motivated teachers and trainers are essential for effective learning and are at the heart of TVET quality. The debate furthermore highlighted that the issues and challenges of TVET teachers are quite different from general teachers and thus require a distinct response in terms of skills and competencies that should be regularly updated alongside technological developments and linkages with industries.