Malaysia Needs to Focus on RSET Research Talent, Not Just STEM Graduates
Malaysia is currently facing new challenges in the education sector and the technology industry. Although the country has many graduates in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), experts believe that Malaysia actually lacks talent in the fields of Research, Science, Engineering, and Technology (RSET).
The main problem faced is not the number of graduates coming out of universities, but the ability to train them to become active researchers. Many STEM graduates have good theoretical knowledge, yet they lack experience in conducting the practical research required by modern industry.
The industry now requires a workforce capable of innovating and solving complex technical problems. Therefore, a shift from merely producing graduates to producing RSET research experts is crucial to increasing Malaysia's economic competitiveness on the global stage.
The government and higher education institutions are urged to work together to provide more research training opportunities. In this way, graduates can hone their skills to be more relevant to the increasingly challenging job market of today.
In conclusion, the country's focus must shift from quantity to the quality of talent. By investing in the development of RSET talent, Malaysia can become a more advanced and innovative technology hub in the future.