1. In your view, why is it important for universities to collaborate with multinational companies (MNCs) in Greater KL?
Collaboration with MNCs provides students with valuable exposure to world-class systems and processes. These companies offer strong foundational learning experiences that enhance students’ practical understanding—giving them a head start in the workforce and setting a higher benchmark for their career readiness.
2. How do partnerships with MNCs enhance the employability and industry readiness of your graduates?
These partnerships enable students to gain firsthand insights through knowledge exchange, real-world case studies, and feedback from industry experts. By understanding the standards upheld by MNCs and learning how to meet them, students become more confident and competent in navigating the professional landscape.
3. Can you share an example where collaboration with industry has directly benefited your students or academic programmes?
Collaborative projects with employers allow students to experience the dynamics of real workplace settings. They learn to manage stakeholder relationships, communicate effectively with industry mentors, and apply practical solutions to actual business problems—all while developing critical skills in problem-solving, interpersonal communication, and upward management.
4. What more can be done to strengthen the relationship between academia and MNCs in Malaysia’s evolving talent landscape?
In a fast-changing market driven by technology, it’s crucial for MNCs to consistently share updates on their expectations of fresh graduates. Regular engagements through activity-based workshops, mentorship programmes, and other innovative employability support initiatives would help ensure students remain relevant and industry-ready.
5. How is your graduate centre preparing students to adapt to the future of work, especially in the context of rapid technological change and global industry shifts?
Our approach combines both technical and soft skill development. We invite employers to run bootcamps and carry out projects to strengthen students’ technical capabilities while also encouraging mindset and attitude sharing sessions to build character and resilience. At the same time, we actively bring our academic team close to employers—ensuring curriculum and content stay aligned with market trends, so students are equipped with latest industry-relevant knowledge.
