Engineering losing lustre due to negative perception
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia may see massive shortages of engineers for all fields in the coming years if no concrete steps are taken to address the unfavourable perception of engineering jobs, warns industry stakeholders.
Vietnam approves plan to develop high-tech human resources
HANOI: Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long has approved a national plan to develop high-quality human resources for the high-tech sector from 2025 to 2035, with a vision to 2045.
Making science fun to attract the students
PETALING JAYA: Evangelene Teoh was told by her relatives to stay away from the science subjects – but she went ahead and took up biology in Form Four.
‘Plant seeds of STEM early’
PETALING JAYA: Subjects like biology and chemistry must be made more interesting in schools so students take up STEM subjects, and go on to become doctors and biotechnologists.
Young athlete wows with healing balm
GETTING wounds and muscle aches from active participation in sports may be a downer, but it inspired Aeshwarya Sivakumar to invent a balm to help with wound recovery and muscle relief.
Sarawak free tertiary study scheme to fulfil 2030 workforce needs, says state deputy education minister
KUCHING: Sarawak's free tertiary education scheme aims to meet the state's workforce needs in high-skill sectors towards achieving developed status by 2030, says Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee.
ENGINEER YOUR FUTURE AT UOW MALAYSIA
ENGINEERING is the application of science and mathematics to solve real-world problems, driven by engineers – the visionary minds behind the innovations, technologies and essential infrastructures that power our modern world.
Fun STEM-based events to inspire young minds this school holidays
With the mid-year school holidays just around the corner, why not spark children's imagination with fun and hands-on learning at Petrosains, The Discovery Centre in Kuala Lumpur?
Make STEM education a national priority
From DR AHMAD FAIZUDDIN, Senior lecturer, Faculty of Education and Liberal Arts, INTI International University.
Towards inclusive policies for silver workers
THE workplace is being transformed by new and emerging technologies at a pace perhaps not seen since the first Industrial Revolution – and our workforce is changing alongside it.
Anwar calls for bold education reforms ahead of 13th Malaysia Plan
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has emphasised the need for bold and comprehensive reforms in developing Malaysia's new education strategy ahead of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP).
Rising interest in pilot school scheme
INTEREST in Johor's pilot school programmes is growing, with more parents – including those from outside the state – showing keen interest.
Build Malaysia’s economic resilience with TVET, STEM proficiency, says PM Anwar
KANGAR: Improving the capacity of technical and vocational education and training (TVET) and mastery of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) among youth is needed to build the domestic economic resilience of Malaysia, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Health Minister warns of declining STEM interest threatening future supply of medical students
KOTA BHARU: Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad expressed concern over the declining interest in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) stream, warning that it could impact the future supply of students for medical majors.
Malaysia-Maldives cooperation to expand to solar, defence and digital tech
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia and the Maldives plan to expand cooperation into new areas such as floating solar, defence and digital technology, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Sarawak approves effort to boost bilingual proficiency
KUCHING: The Sarawak Government will begin implementing a standardised assessment for the Dual Language Programme (DLP) based on international standards of Cambridge University Press and Assessment (CUP&A) for Year Six students in October.
Better pay, prospects, please
IF Malaysia wants stronger science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) participation, the government must show young talents that a career in the pure sciences is both lucrative and bright.
INTERACTIVE: Malaysians still drawn to US universities: Embassy
PETALING JAYA: Malaysians are still seeking to study at American universities especially in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), says the US Embassy.
Where are the men?
ALMOST three-quarters (72.4%) of Malaysia's health and welfare sector comprise female graduates, making it the most women-dominated field in the country (see infographic).
Admission for MRSM and SBP to be streamlined
LENGGONG: The admission system for Maktab Rendah Sains Mara (MRSM) and fully residential schools (SBP) will be streamlined starting with the January intake next year to prevent overlapping offers.
