More STEM grads? Create jobs first

PETALING JAYA: More high-skilled jobs are needed if Malaysian students are to take up science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) courses, say academics. Parents and students must be assured that there are well-paying jobs for such talents when they graduate, but this is currently not the case, said National STEM Association president and founder Emerita … Read more

Grads earn more now but skills mismatch still high, survey finds

PETALING JAYA: While degree and diploma holders are better paid now, more than one-third are stuck in mismatched jobs, says the Khazanah Research Institute (KRI). “In terms of starting pay, degree holders earning RM2,000 and below decreased from 63.3% in 2010 to 43.2% in 2022. “A similar downward trend is also observed for diploma holders, … Read more

Indian Graduates Will Now Be Eligible For Temporary Graduate Visa To Australia: Details Inside

Home Education Indian Graduates Will Now Be Eligible For Temporary Graduate Visa To Australia: Details Inside Indian graduates, under this agreement, holding a bachelor’s degree can stay in Australia on the Temporary Graduate Visa for two years. Claire O Neil, Minister for Home Affairs, Australia. (Image: X/@ClareONeilMP) Temporary Graduate Visa: The Australian High Commissioner, after … Read more