SUNGAI BULOH: School leavers should look beyond traditional academic pathways to remain competitive in a rapidly evolving economy, says Datuk Seri R. Ramanan.
The Human Resources Minister said his ministry has introduced various initiatives to ensure students’ potential translates into high-quality careers and broader social mobility, which include Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and artificial intelligence (AI).
“For instance, the Advanced Technology Training Centre (ADTEC) provides TVET pathways that have become a top choice for youths.
“These programmes hold prestigious recognition, with ADTEC recording an impressive graduate employability rate of 95.5%,” he said at the Sungai Buloh outstanding SPM students contribution programme.
Ramanan said the ministry is also pushing for tech-literacy through TalentCorp’s “Jelajah AI MyMahir” programme, which provides free, hands-on AI training to boost youth productivity.
To further support school leavers entering the job market, he highlighted the Social Security Organisation’s MYFutureJobs portal, matching job seekers with employers and offers vital upskilling programmes.
Ramanan said success in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia examination is the starting point towards shaping the nation’s future workforce.
His ministry is focused on ensuring students’ excellence continues to be nurtured and translated into holistic personal potential, while opening up broader opportunities in education, careers and social mobility, he added.
Speaking in his capacity as Sungai Buloh MP, Ramanan shared that nearly RM2.9mil has been channelled to uplift local education and infrastructure.
“My hope is not only to see our students pass with flying colours, but to see them become a generation capable of elevating their families, society and the country to greater heights.”
On another matter, Ramanan said he is unfazed by a recent PKR internal report classifying his Sungai Buloh parliamentary seat as “high-risk”.
“Everyone has their own views. Whether this seat is orange, blue, yellow, or red, I don’t care. I am service-oriented.
“Let the people decide whether our position here is good or not,” he said.
A recent internal analysis by PKR separated 66 parliament seats into four categories, with only seven listed as Tier 1 or safe seats, 13 classified as Tier 2A, 17 as Tier 2B (marginal) and 29 seats were placed in Tier 3, described as vulnerable or requiring significant recovery efforts.
On the possibility of former health minister Khairy Jamaluddin returning to contest the seat, Ramanan said that would be up to Barisan Nasional to decide.
In 15th General Election, Ramanan won the seat in a fierce seven-cornered fight, defeating among others, Khairy, with a majority of 2,693 votes.
