Students: We want to be part of PUSH initiative

IPOH: Students who aspire to become entrepreneurs say the Graduate Entrepreneur Programme (PUSH) will open new opportunities for them.

Medical student Muhammad Imtiyaz Wafi Nor Aizuddin, 22, said he became an agent selling popcorn for a few months to earn some side income, which went towards paying his house rental.

A good PUSH forward: Muhammad Imtiyaz, Lye and Cebrian laud the opportunities given by the initiative.

“However, the business owner didn’t give me any guidance but instead only shared pictures of the products. After receiving complaints from the customers, I quit selling popcorn.

“PUSH is such a great initiative and I want to be part of it. Perhaps learning how to start my own business and getting a list of suppliers could be beneficial,” he added.

Branjoe Lye Y-Lun, 21, who is studying for a degree in advertising, said he wanted a good work-life balance with satisfying pay.

He felt that traditional jobs might not provide such a balance.

“Young people like me seek jobs that are enjoyable. That is why entrepreneurship is the best approach for graduates seeking fulfilling jobs.

“With this opportunity given to us, it will encourage more young people to pursue the path of entrepreneurship as their choice of employment,” he said.

This in turn could help improve Malaysia’s economy as people become motivated by creating new products and finding innovative ways of getting them to the market.

Cebrian Donald Vincent, 23, a final-year business marketing student, said Malaysia had many bright and creative youths.

Thus, he said, the programme would encourage students to pursue entrepreneurship as this could be a good career path.

Mass communication student Harmeet Singh, 23, said that PUSH could help provide him with the knowledge to start a gaming business, which he had keen interest in.

The programme, he said, would enhance the spirit of entrepreneurship.