In Malaysia, having a degree no longer guarantees a career in one’s specific field. Many graduates work in jobs unrelated to their studies, with some abandoning their dreams due to financial and market constraints.
Malaysian Graduates Struggle with Job Market Mismatch
The World Bank’s 2022 report shows 26.9% of Malaysian graduates were underemployed, up from 8.6% in 2010. Inefficient job matching, education-industry disconnect, and lack of soft skills contribute to this trend. Graduates face stiff competition and often pivot to unrelated fields for better job prospects.
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