national industry dialogue 2009 - Jabatan Pengajian Politeknik

the salaries that commensurate with their qualifications and therefore these technicians go
elsewhere.
Response: Y. Bhg. Dato’ Haji Imran
We are in the process of getting the MQA certification.
Question 11: Mr Rohizan Zainal - KBU Singgahsana (PJ) Sdn Bhd
The problem of striking a balance and bridging between the academic world and the industry
exists. It would be beneficial to all parties if they can sit down for a serious discussion whereby
the real issues can be brought up and to ensure there is real participation from the industry in
the academic world especially for outcome based education in curriculum development and the
building of generic skills in the curriculum. MoHE should be the catalyst to get all this together
and a taskforce could be formed for the above purpose. More is expected from the polytechnics
and community colleges as they should focus on niche markets and psychomotor skills.
Assessment should be on skills training and not academically inclined, otherwise there will be
no difference between the polytechnics, community colleges and universities. Industry people
should also be involved in MQA as it is observed that the panellists in MQA are mainly
academicians. This lack of industry participation may become a stumbling block and this setup
should be revamped. Otherwise, the problems associated with the lack of work ready workers,
salaries etc will persist.
Response: Chairman
Dato’ Imran and his team would look into your comments and suggestions.
Response: Mr Mahathir Mansor – Faber Group Berhad
The work based learning programme’s curriculum used in our company with Ministry is planned
and developed based on our needs and is therefore industry driven and suited for the industry.
We are even planning to send our students to Abu Dhabi.
Response: Chairman
Different institutions have different views. There need to be effective collaboration between all
parties.
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