19/08/2025

TUESDAY | AUG 19, 2025

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Platform for graduate employability

M ANAGEMENT and Science University (MSU) Career and Lifelong Learning Education Fair (MSUCEF) 2025 served as a platform to showcase the university’s strong commitment to graduate employ ability, and industry-academic col laboration. Organised by MSU Academy, it was an all-encompassing platform for employers, recruiters, and educational institutions to connect, collaborate and share insights on career development and employment opportunities. The fair is supported by MSU’s strong industry linkages and draws talent from diverse fields, including health sciences, business, information technology, engineering, education, hospitality and more. MSUCEF 2025 is a timely initiative that champions the technical and vocational education and training (TVET) agenda, with a structured approach aimed at producing skilled, future-ready graduates equipped for guaranteed employment. The education fair was held from August 1 to 2 at the Chancellor’s Hall of MSU’s main campus in Shah Alam and featured walk-in interviews, industrial talks, lifelong learning and upskilling sessions, live enrolment, and on-the-spot career guidance, with over 3,000 job opportunities across a range of sectors. Through a live exhibition by BYD Malaysia, visitors experienced the latest innovation in electric vehicles. Also present were industry experts from FuturiseU, HRD Corp, Angkatan Tentera Malaysia (ATM), EYTC Group and Resources Sdn Bhd, Ensign Infosecurity (M) Sdn Bhd, Kiddocare, Ormond Group, and FWD

o MSU leads the way in industry collaborations and linkages at fair

a community college: Kolej Komuniti Segamat (Johor); a polytechnic: Politeknik Sultan Idris Shah; a local public university: Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia; a local private university: IJN University College; and fresh graduates from universities in the United Kingdom and the United States of America, a coordinated achievement through Madani Research Centre (MRC). MSU’s industry ecosystem is made up of robust local and global partnerships. Joining over 3,000 industries on board and strengthening industry-academia partnerships are eight organisations from the research, education, hospitality, and tourism sectors. Professor Tan Sri Dato’ Wira Dr. Mohd Shukri Ab Yajid, president and founder of MSU said, “The synergy between academia and industry is a vital pillar of nation building, driven by commercialisation, talent development, research, and community engagement. “We serve as a source of ideas and the skills needed,aligning with the growing demand for TVET graduates.” He expressed his appreciation to industry partners for their continued support and commitment to MSU. For a full range and information on flexible programmes at MSU, call 03-5521 6868, email enquiry@msu.edu.my or visit www.msu.edu.my

Dr Shukri values the many strategic relationships with industry partners and also the growing importance of TVET.

Foods, TASCO Berhad, Flexi Freight. Consultancy and Government Agencies: Angkatan Tentera Malaysia, TalentCorp, HRD Corp, PERKESO, GITC, Madani Research Centre, MG Career Crafters, Commerce Dot Com; and Job Placement & Career Platforms: JobStreet by SEEK, Talentbank, and Zeneration. MSU also played host to 400 external visitors from five vocational colleges: Kolej Vokasional (KV) Banting, KV Gombak, KV Kajang, KV Sepang, KV Temerloh, and KV Klang;

Takaful Berhad, Manulife Insurance, Prudential BSN Takaful, Zurich Takaful; Hospitality and Tourism: Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur, Pavilion Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Ormond Group Amar Travel & Tours. Retail and Services: HomePro Malaysia, Alpro Pharmacy, KiddoCare, Kampung Salai; Technology & IT Security: Toshiba Tec Malaysia, Ensign InfoSecurity, IT Business Solutions; Education & Early Childhood: Kinderbebe, KinderKaizen, Sri Aria School; Logistics and Manufacturing: BJC

Takaful, who participated in on-the ground and online sharing sessions. With 102 industry participants, this year’s fair bridges connections between employers and future talent through two primary platforms, physical booths by 50 industries and 62 industries via the JobMatch portal. Among the participants were Automotive and Mobility featuring BYD Malaysia, Perusahaan Otomobil Nasional Sdn. Bhd. (PROTON); Finance and Insurance: Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN), FWD

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