Education and Social Policy
Education and Social Policy
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Education and Social PolicyUnderemployment needs to be given serious attention
It is not only about creating the right jobs but also providing the knowledge of the right skills that graduates need to stay competitive.
By Sofea Azahar -
Bahasa Melayu
Embed a proper digital literacy lesson in the school curriculum
In a world which is so connected, children should properly learn digital literacy lesson from an early age to help them engage with the online universe safely.
By Nurafifah Suhaimi -
Bahasa Melayu
Strengthening unity without abolishing vernacular schools
More racial integration and interaction should be prioritised. Programmes on the enhancement of Malay language should be initiated. But, abolishing vernacular schools is definitely not the answer.
By Jamari Mohtar and Lim Ji Yi -
Education and Social Policy
Growing weaker kids with early exposure to gadgets?
Early introduction and unrestrained use of gadgets may undermine virtues such patience and delayed gratification - counter-productive in preparing for what real life entails.
By Ameen Kamal -
Bahasa Melayu
Never underestimate TVET and STEM in producing skilled talents
Workforce needs to be provided with suitable education and skills to ensure they are not at risk of displacement.
By Sofea Azahar -
Education and Social Policy
Does Malaysia have enough talents to be a high-tech nation?
Declining uptake of technical courses and STEM subjects would lead to a severe mismatch in the supply of talents needed for Malaysia to thrive as it undergoes a digital transformation and embraces 4IR.
By Ameen Kamal -
Bahasa MelayuWell-executed initiatives key to empower B40, minorities
It's not enough to create programmes to aid the groups, but proper management of funds vital for success.
By Sofea Azahar -
Economy and Finance
Helping PTPTN borrowers to sail through hard times
Prolonging the deferment should not be a sustainable solution to helping borrowers, there needs to be job creations at the same time.
By Sofea Azahar -
Education and Social Policy
Enhancing computational thinking and STEM education
Computational thinking skills are required to solve many quantitative and data-centric problems, and to solve problems in the real world.
By Farhan Kamarulzaman -
Bahasa Melayu
Managing the brunt of long-standing youth unemployment
There is an urgent need to address the needs of the vulnerable youngsters worsened by this crisis because youth are the future human capital.
By Sofea Azahar
