PUTRAJAYA (Bernama): Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah has called on the government to pay attention to issues pertaining to limited job employment for graduates of higher learning institutions.
Sultan Abdullah, who is also the Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL) chancellor, said, although various measures had been taken by the government to generate the nation’s economy, the limited employment opportunities were still a worthy agenda.
His Majesty added that if not contained, it would result in a loss to the country and a waste of the government’s investment in higher education.
"I am of the opinion that the country should create an economic sector that opens up highly-skilled employment opportunities. In addition, positive action should be taken to reduce the number of unskilled foreign workers, especially in the service sector.”
The King was speaking at the opening of the 16th UniKL convocation ceremony at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC) here Saturday (Oct 12).
Touching on Budget 2020, which was tabled Friday (Oct 11), Sultan Abdullah advised graduates to seize the opportunities through various incentives announced such as graduate incentives, incentives to return to work, and incentives to employers to hire local workers.
"As an older person, I advise future graduates' children not to be too picky about their jobs. Don’t be too choosy, otherwise, you will be left out.
"The choosy attitude will cause one to lose the opportunity to gain knowledge and living remuneration, as well as to spend time choosing (jobs) and loafing around," said Sultan Abdullah.
His Majesty also hoped that UniKL graduates would remove the stigma of being lazy in themselves and instead instil a sense of "hunger to gain experience and work".
A total of 6,083 students received degrees, diplomas and certificates at the convocation Saturday.
At the convocation, the Agong also conferred an Honorary Doctorate of Management to former French Prime Minister Jean-March Ayrault in recognition of his outstanding contributions to France-Asean ties.
In his acceptance speech, Ayrault said: "This is a symbol of good relations between France and Malaysia and UniKL is a beautiful bridge between both nations. - Bernama
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