UNIMAP CLINCHES TOP MNC PREFERRED GRADUATE AWARD

KANGAR, May 13 (Bernama) -- Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) has clinched the Top Multinational Company (MNC) Preferred Graduate Rate Award through the Graduate Tracer Study System (SKPG) 2024, organised by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE).

In a statement today, the university said the award further solidified its reputation as a leading institution of higher learning that produced quality and competitive graduates.

It added that the recognition reflected multinational companies’ strong confidence in the competence and potential of UniMAP graduates, particularly in meeting the demands of high-tech industries on a global scale.

Meanwhile, in the same statement, UniMAP vice-chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Zaliman Sauli described the achievement as the result of the collective efforts and unwavering commitment of all university staff in developing an educational ecosystem aligned with industry needs.

“This award demonstrates that UniMAP's strategic approach in bridging the gap between universities and industry is yielding positive results. We believe in the holistic development of graduates, not only in terms of academics but also in soft skills, leadership, and professionalism values.

“The confidence multinational companies have in UniMAP graduates demonstrates that our curriculum remains relevant and dynamic in addressing the challenges of the Industrial Revolution 4.0 and beyond.

“UniMAP reaffirms its commitment to continue strengthening the structure and content of the curriculum, ensuring it aligns with current technological developments and the demands of the global job market,” he said.

Zaliman said that UniMAP would continue to streamline and strengthen the curriculum by incorporating the latest elements, including digital technology, artificial intelligence, and sustainability.

He said that the strategic link with industry would also be expanded to provide more opportunities for industrial training and collaborative research.

The prestigious award was presented by Secretary of the Strategic Planning Division of the MOHE Fazidah Mustafa at the 2024 Graduate Marketability Awards Ceremony, which was held at a hotel in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, recently.

--BERNAMA