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Are Degrees Still Worth It?

Professor Tajuddin Mohd Rasdi, Education Activist and Professor of Architecture, UCSI | Derek Toh, Founder and CEO, Hiredly

04-Oct-23 18:00

Are Degrees Still Worth It?

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek says there has been an increase in the number of SPM leavers choosing not to pursue higher education. Among the factors that influenced their decision include financial problems and not wanting to be bound by education loans. We look into this and ask the opinions of an educationist and also explore the employers’ perspective into the issue.

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Produced by: Alia Zefri, Lee Chwi Lynn

Presented by: Lee Chwi Lynn


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