Inspiring Career Pathways

In line with MIDA’s commitment to youth development under the SANTUNI MADANI Programme, the Corporate Management Division and the Industry Talent Management and Expatriate Division of MIDA organised the Career Pathways Programme at SMK Syeikh Abdul Ghani, Bidor, Perak, on 30 June 2025.

This programme was designed with clear and purposeful objectives:

• Guide students in choosing educational pathways, including matriculation, diploma, foundation studies, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), or direct entry into the workforce;

• Increase students’ awareness of current labour market demands;

• Develop essential soft skills such as communications, leadership, and time management; and

• Provide a platform for interaction with educational institutions, government agencies, industry representatives, and alumni.

The programme featured insightful sharing sessions by distinguished professionals, including Dr. Shah Jahan Assanarkutty from the Ministry of Education (MOE) and Mr. Joe Hanni Mohamad from the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN), who shared their valuable experiences and guidance on navigating education and career pathways.

The programme successfully fulfilled its mission of strengthening career awareness among students and reinforcing partnerships between schools, government bodies, and the broader community. It served as a testament to the collective effort in nurturing Malaysia’s future workforce.

This initiative reflects MIDA’s ongoing commitment to empowering future generations, in line with the MADANI values of compassion, inclusivity, and progress.