Polytechnics to offer degree courses to create skilled workers

Polytechnic Education Department director-general Datuk Mohlis Jaafar (fourth from right) with Politeknik Ibrahim Sultan Johor Baru Datuk Dr Arshad Kassim (three from right) with tourism industry players showing the Memorandum of Understanding they had signed between them before the launching of Bachelor of Tourism Management and International Hospitality in Pasir Gudang, Johor on Aug 23. Pic by ABDUL RAHMAN EMBONG/The Star

PASIR GUDANG: Polytechnics in the country will soon be offering degree programmes to meet the demand for skilled workers.

Polytechnic Education Department director-general Datuk Mohlis Jaafar said under the polytechnics transformation plan, the offering of degree courses was in line with the Education Ministry’s objectives to make the higher learning institute relevant.