Students need greater exposure to technical careers, says Sarawak JKR director
KUCHING (Sept 23): Many students at higher education institutions (IPTs) remain unfamiliar with the working environments they will eventually enter, making greater engagement between students, technical professionals and industry essential, said Sarawak Public Works Department (JKR) director Dr Cassidy Morris. He said the National Technical Profession Day (HPTN) 2026 would provide a platform for…
Dr Cassidy Morris, Sarawak Public Works Department director, urged higher education institutions to better expose students to technical careers during the National Technical Profession Day (HPTN) 2026 launch in Kuching. Morris emphasized that students often lack familiarity with the work environments they will eventually enter, and urged educational institutions and industry partners to utilize HPTN 2026 as an opportunity to engage younger generations with technical fields.
Morris highlighted that meeting professionals and gaining insight into work nature, study pathways, and required skills can help students understand their potential and contribute to the country's development. The two-day event, themed 'Profesion Teknikal Pemacu Kelestarian,' will showcase 238 booths providing information on various technology and technical expertise areas at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) on Dec 1 and 2.
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