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To Cite this Article: Lam, K. W., & Hassan, A. (2018). Instructional Technology Competencies Perceived by Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Students in Malaysia. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 8(5), 339–362.
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