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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