Fundamental / Basic Skills Employability



The initiatives under the Malaysian Education Blueprint 2015-2025 is helping graduates secure better jobs. These include an integrated cumulative grade point average and work-based learning programs in close collaboration with industry.

One of the most highly sought after skills are proficiency in the English language, followed by exposure to real-world situations.  In Malaysia there is a satisfactory pool of English speakers but many graduates struggle to express themselves in the language and also lack confidence to speak it. 

Effective communication is very important in business today, especially for those in the service sector.

Secondary school leavers in Malaysia often worry more about taking more examination subjects in order to try and get excellent marks. This was a plan to secure scholarships. Luckily, in recent years this has started to change and extracurricular activities also count toward university entrance.

It has also been a positive change that university students are now encouraged to seek internship programmes. In the past students often complained about how difficult it was to get internship positions in companies. Even though things have changed drastically, many students were not being matched to companies for internships. A centralized government body is in place to ensure that all students are now matched to do a short-term internship program.

Secondary school students should be encouraged to get temporary jobs in lieu of credits like they do in other countries. The younger they gain this experience the easier it will be for them to work with others later.

Finally, students should seek to gain some general knowledge by reading, participating in discussions, and taking an interest in the world around them. This could include business, economy, politics, and technology and definitely increases their chances of employability.
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