In the current era of globalization, the technological revolution has changed the landscape of the job market in Malaysia by advancing industries such as business, medicine, engineering, finance, agriculture and journalism.
Digital technology also enables an organization's operations to be efficient, good and make work easier, among others through the use of artificial intelligence (AI) which helps automation systems across regional networks.
Experts predict that humans will continue to rely on digital technology in the future.
However, many graduates at Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) still lack digital skills, making it difficult for them to compete in the job market.
Deputy Dean (Research, Development and Publications) of the Faculty of Technology and Business Management (FPTP) Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM), Assoc. Prof. Dr Md Asrul Nasid Masrom said that graduates cannot rely on academic achievement as a benchmark for success.
Students now need to immediately master technological knowledge to compete in the competitive job market.
MD Asrul said that students who have technological skills are encouraged to further improve them, especially through industrial training and practical projects.
He also suggested that higher education institutions provide a digital learning ecosystem to prepare students to face a difficult career environment.
Meanwhile, senior lecturer at the Faculty of Technology and Business Management, UTHM, Dr Anim Zalina Azizan admitted that Malaysia is currently in a phase to compete globally involving technological expertise.
Anim Zalina stressed that the government has launched initiatives such as the Malaysia Digital Economy Blueprint, the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 and the National AI Roadmap 2021 – 2025 to strengthen the ecosystem and digital skills.
He said that the government needs to create a digital development program at universities to strengthen the technological skills of graduates.
This productive step is needed because the country lacks skilled workers in digital technology.
