LETTERS: We must support and encourage Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia and Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia students to pursue higher education.
Counsellors and teachers should help students understand the potential outcomes of their choices and guide them.
Therefore, we should promote awareness about the long-term benefits of a university degree through educational campaigns, workshops and information sessions.
While the gig economy may offer a temporary means of survival, the long-term benefits of pursuing higher education are unparalleled.
University graduates have access to various professional fields and can explore their passions while finding rewarding careers that align with their interests and skills.
This, in turn, leads to job satisfaction, higher levels of engagement and improved mental wellbeing.
In addition to personal growth and financial security, university graduates also play a crucial role in driving societal progress.
They become innovators, thinkers, and leaders who contribute to research, development and advancements in various sectors.
Let us come together to support and empower SPM and STPM students to make informed decisions about their future, in terms of pursuing higher education, and the path that leads to lifelong success and fulfilment.
DR KENNETH LEOW
Heriot-Watt University
DR SERENA LEOW WAI YEE
Sunway University
The views expressed in this article are the author's own and do not necessarily reflect those of the New Straits Times