Addressing PISA Disparities to Propel Penang’s Semiconductor Industry

Addressing PISA Disparities to Propel Penang’s Semiconductor Industry

WITH THE SWIFT beauty of mother earth. evolution in communication technology, it becomes increasingly crucial for a country like Malaysia to establish a robust footing in science and technology, navigate towards a knowledge-based economy and attain the status of a developed nation. An education in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) nurtures analytical and critical thinking, and provides skills and qualities essential for 21st-century success.

Particularly in Penang, high-tech and mid-tech manufacturing industries play a pivotal role in raising the state’s gross domestic product (GDP), underscoring a critical need for STEM talent. But there exists a disparity between supply and demand. A contributing factor in this challenge is the waning interest among students in STEM subjects.

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