| Lyna Mohamad |
MINISTER of Education Pehin Orang Kaya Indera Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Suyoi bin Haji Osman called on graduates at Kolej International Graduate Studies (KIGS) 2017 convocation ceremony to use their gained knowledge wisely and always upgrade themselves beyond their college years.
“Graduates must come forward as the human capital needed by the country, and possess the right knowledge, spiritual intelligence, competence in communication, creativity and innovative spirit. These traits should be continuously polished and the graduates must work effectively as a team in the workplace with individuals with differing views without forgetting their identities as citizens of the country,” the minister said.
Part of such role model characteristics, added the minister, “must be built from the students’ studying years at school or college, and all the knowledge and skills gained during this time should be should be used to develop oneself into a complete role model”.
The importance for every student and graduate to be equipped with 21st Century skills has always been stressed, particularly in this present era of rapid ICT and technological development.
Hence, every graduate needs to be dynamic and possess tenacity in going through life after their school years, and have the ability to adapt to changes and challenges brought about by the passage of time.
The minister also expressed his hope that the graduates will integrate successfully into the community and enjoy a happy and successful life, a well-balanced one not just solely based on career, high income or world luxuries.
“Their responsibilities to the community and the nation are of utmost importance, based on the Malay Islamic Monarchy (MIB) principles where the country prioritises unity, care and respect,” added the minister.
“Graduates need to be part of the solution to the government’s nation-building efforts, and I urge them to contribute back to the country with sincerity and honesty, and stand up and be counted for they represent the nation’s hopes.
“It will be a huge loss to the nation if the graduates and youths are not appreciative towards what we have achieved to date – our country’s peace, stability and prosperity – and waste it on actions contrary to national interests.”
The minister congratulated KIGS on its continued hard work to provide high-quality education to the country’s citizens and helping them achieve their potentials and success in their respective fields of interest.
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