KUCHING: A total of 1,166 students of Politeknik Kuching Sarawak received their graduation certificates in the 21st Politeknik Kuching Convocation held at the Pullman Hotel.
The two-day event which will end today, saw diploma students in various fields receiving their scroll.
Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Dr Alfred Jabu, in his opening speech, said Politeknik Kuching has evolved during its 25 years' tenure since its first student admission in 1988.
"There have been numerous successes by past students who excel in their fields and I urge them to step forward and share their success story with the current students," said Jabu.
On another matter, Jabu drew the attention towards the issue concerning the quality of graduates.
"There is word within the job market that certain higher learning institutes produce non-competitive graduates who do not match demands of the current job market."
"In this context, Politechnics should set a new standard by developing the human capital to fulfill the current demand. Focus should also be given to innovation and creativity aspects in shaping the students' thinking ability," he said
He said Malaysia needs to increase its high skilled human capital from 23 per cent now to 37 per cent by the year 2015.
"Technical and Vocational Training (TVET) should be made mainstream to everyone. It is also vital to accommodate the needs through the Sarawak Corridor of Renewable Energy (SCORE)," he added.
On another matter, Jabu said the current process by the Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA) for Politeknik courses will lure more students to enroll in its courses in future.
"Upon the accreditation by MQA to each of its courses, it is my hope that Politeknik will become the first choice for SPM leavers to continue their studies," said Jabu.
Jabu later on announced a grant of RM10,000 to Politeknik Kuching who will participate in an innovation conference scheduled in November. Since producing 431 first batch graduates in 1993, Politeknik Kuching had to date produced a total of 19,971 graduates in various fields.
Also present were Politeknik Kuching director Clara Ong Guat Leng and Education Ministry's Politechnics Department director General Datuk Mohlis Jaafar.
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