Sabah Needs More STEM Students to Address Shortage of Medical Personnel
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Sabah needs more local students to choose the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) to help overcome the shortage of medical personnel in the state. According to a report by Daily Express Malaysia, STEM fields are seen as one of the important ways to ensure the state has enough doctors, nurses and health professionals in the future.
The shortage of medical personnel in Sabah remains a challenge to the public health system. Many residents in rural areas have to wait a long time to receive treatment. Therefore, strong STEM education at the school and university levels is considered important for producing more graduates in science and health-related fields.
Education experts believe that students need to be exposed to STEM fields from an early age. This exposure can be provided through school programmes, workshops and collaboration with higher education institutions. In this way, more local children will have the opportunity to pursue courses related to health and science.
In conclusion, the growing interest in STEM fields among Sabah students is seen as an important long-term measure. This effort is expected to help reduce the shortage of medical personnel and improve the quality of health services in the state.
Sources: Daily Express Malaysia
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