LETTERS: The more than 400,000 students who took Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia last year received their results recently.
They must now decide on what to pursue in an unpredictable post-pandemic era.
Fortunately, the predictable aspect of the future lies in emerging technology
Technology and technical courses are perfect for those who like the idea of building careers based on emerging and Fourth Industrial Revolution-related technology.
Skills certificates, diplomas and degrees in this field can be the first step to technological innovation.
As a professional body that recognises professionalism based on technological involvement and application, the Malaysia Board of Technologists believes the future belongs to those who adapt to technology.
Industries that traditionally focused on discipline-based professions, like medicine, accounting and engineering, will find it hard to survive.
Business and technology are a perfect marriage.
Even a technological company like Nokia, which enjoyed several years of market dominance, failed.
Instead of jumping on the android bandwagon, Nokia introduced its own operating system after Apple and Samsung had controlled the smartphone market.
To kids and parents, it is important to get it right from the start. Students should get the right foundation in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) courses.
During the first year, the curriculum focuses on building a foundation.
Students and parents must identify institutions that offer advanced curriculum and facilities for their courses.
For certain careers, students will have to take subjects that they may not like.
They can start with foundation subjects that they enjoy and take it from there.
DR MD FAUZI MD ISMAIL
Registrar
Malaysia Board of Technologists
The views expressed in this article are the author's own and do not necessarily reflect those of the New Straits Times
