Multimedia University (MMU) was invited to participate in the JPT-KPT-Industry Roundtable Discussion Series 2023 (JKIRD 2023) held on 14 November 2023 at Putrajaya International Convention Center (PICC). Prof. Ir. Dr. Hairul Azhar Abdul Rashid, Vice President of Market Exploration, Engagement and Touchpoint (MEET) represented the university during the event.
This roundtable session was also participated by universities in the central zone of West Malaysia including Universiti Malaya (UM), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) and Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM).
The JKIRD served as an avenue for industry representatives and universities to discuss issues and matters related to Graduate Employability (GE). Among concerns that were addressed were talent mismatch, graduate pay rate, contract vs permanent employment terms and GIG Economy.
MMU together with ZTE Malaysia, Dell Malaysia and Microsoft Malaysia exchanged views on the conducive employment ecosystems for future graduates and potential employees at the industry level. The feedback between industry players and universities is vital as both play a significant role in nurturing the future workforce for the nation.
