By Prof. Tan Sri Dato’ Wira Dr. Sharifah Hapsah Shahabudin
Vice Chancellor Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
In the old days, university graduates were assured of a job, particularly in the rapidly expanding public service. When industrial attachment was introduced, many were recruited by companies. Some were even snapped up while in the final year.
But not so now. Graduates, even those on scholarship, are not assured of a job any more. The economic climate is one factor and graduate employability skills another. We need to work on improving both so that joblessness does not become a major problem for the young graduates. Read more.
