The Institution of Engineers Malaysia complains that top jobs in the civil service seem elusive for science graduates, including engineers.
PETALING JAYA: Lack of career advancement prospects for science graduates in the civil service is detering students from pursuing science related fields, including engineering.
In a statement today, The Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM) said the situation was the same in government-linked companies (GLCs) and the armed forces.
“Engineers can only be heads of departments at most. The post of chief secretary to the government, secretary-generals of ministries and other high-ranking jobs are off limits to them,” said IEM.
Knowing the scenario, IEM said many students tend to opt out of science related fields for the sake of their future.
“And will parents consider science related fields for their children’s future when they know what’s going on?” asked the IEM.
In view of this, the institution urged the government to revamp the civil service to allow equal opportunity in career advancements for science graduates for the betterment of the country.
“Failing to do so may derail the nation’s path to become a developed nation,” it warned.
On its part, IEM said it had initiated plans to set up engineering clubs in several schools to educate young minds on the importance of science related jobs to the country.
“And we hope that the Education Ministry and the private sector will support us in our endevour,” said the IEM.
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