Nearly seven in 10 Malaysian employers struggle to find AI-ready graduates
KUALA LUMPUR: Nearly seven in 10 Malaysian employers say difficulty finding graduates with the right skills is a major challenge as artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more widely adopted in the workplace, a study found.
A recent study reveals that nearly seven out of ten Malaysian employers struggle to find graduates with the necessary skills for AI-driven workplaces as the nation aims to become an AI Nation by 2030. Conducted by Pearson and Amazon Web Services (AWS), the research highlights a disconnect between higher education and workplace expectations.
The study found that 69% of Malaysian employers face difficulty in hiring graduates due to a lack of practical experience or ability to apply skills, while 45% cited graduates' limited ability to combine human judgment with AI capabilities. Despite 77% of Malaysian learners believing they are ready for the workforce, only 70% feel their university education adequately prepares them.
The report, titled "AI Readiness: Building the Bridge from Higher Education to Work," emphasizes the need for stronger collaboration between educators and employers to bridge this gap. Educators prioritize the ability to use AI tools, while employers emphasize communication, collaboration, and the ability to combine human judgment with AI.
The survey, which included over 2,700 participants across six countries, recommends a hybrid model that balances university education with practical work experience to better equip graduates for the AI-driven workplace.
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