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It notes strong demand across manufacturing, engineering, logistics, hospitality and services, where short technical courses can speed employability. Employers value communication in Bahasa Malaysia and English, teamwork, critical thinking, reliability, and a positive work attitude, alongside digital readiness such as email use, productivity tools, online research and basic cybersecurity awareness. 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ordigital tools,so school leavers familiar with point-of-sale(POSsystems.inventory softwarescheduling or HR apps and online customer service platformsare absorbed more quickly.”②He added that exposure to basic data entry,data handling,so-  \nCourses in financial literacy,entrepreneurship,e-commerceand gig economy managementwould help those exploring self-employment,he added.④  \nIYLIA MARSYA ISKANDARKUALA LUMPURiyliamarsya@nst.com.my  \nNT 21225 PG⁴CHOOL leavers Hoping tohit the ground running af-ter tertiary studies shouldplace skills developmentand workplace readiness at thetop of their priorities if they wantto stand out in a fiercely com-petitive job market.  \nWith strong demand for skilledworkers in manufacturing,engi-neering,logistics,hospitality andservices,short technical coursescan open doors quickly for mo-tivated schoolleavers.  \ncial media content work,digitalmarketing or introductory cod-ing helped boostemployability.  \nPart-time or temporary jobs,headded,could build confidence,  \nIndustry players said youngMalaysians needed competen-cies that employers could recog-nise instantly,particularly thosealigned with Malaysia's fast-mov-ing digital and service-driveneconomy.  \nMalaysian Employers Federa-tion president Datuk Dr SyedHussain Syed Husman said SijilPelajaran Malaysia(SPM)schoolleavers should focus on soft skillssuch as strong communicationinBahasa Malaysia and English,teamwork,interpersonal abili-ties,critical thinking,problem-solving,discipline,reliabilityand a positive work attitude.  \n“These skills aren't difficult todevelop.Short online coursesvolunteering,part-time jobs oryouth programmes can make abig difference,\"he said.  \nHe said MEF's engagementswith employers showed thatwhile technical skills could be ac-quired on the job,soft skills anddigital readiness remained thestrongest indicators of employ-ability.  \nEmployers,he said,expectedentry-level workers to be com-fortable with professional emailuse,productivity tools like Mi-crosoft Word,Excel and GoogleWorkspace,responsible onlineresearch and basic cybersecurityawareness.  \nSyed Hussain said short cours-es in communication,customerservice,English language en-hancement,problem-solving,teamwork,leadership and work-place etiquette could prepareyoung jobseekers for interviewsworkplace interactions and cus-tomer-facing roles.  \nFor those inclined towardstechnical or hands-on careers,hesaid introductory programmesinelectrical wiring,automotivemaintenance,hospitality basics,industrial safety and logistics orwarehouse operations would pro-vide a strong foundation.  \nThese are readily available atpolytechnics,community col-leges,industrial training centres,Giatmara and accredited techni-cal and vocational education andtraining(TVET)centres.  \nSome entry-level roles,he said,required or recognised certifica-tions such as food handling,firstaid and CPR,barista training,re-tail operations and forklift oper-ation.  \nTARIKH:02 JANUARI 2026-(JUMAAT)  \nTHE STAR□  \nboost soft skills,improve adapt-ability and help youths under-stand workplace norms.  \nHe suggested roles in customerservice and retail—including su-permarket assistants,sales pro-moters,cashiers,front-desk staffand customer service officers—to boost communication andteamwork skills.  \nThe hospitality sector offersflexible entry-level positionssuch as waitstaff,barista assis-tants,kitchen helpers,hotel crewand event support teams,provid-ing valuable exposure to fast-paced environments.  \nBasic office roles like data en-try,administrative support,re-ception duties and internshipsoffer early experience with pro-fessional communication anddigital tools.  \nSyed Hussain said:“With thegrowth of online businesses,roles such as warehouse assis-tants,packaging and fulfilmentcrew,inventory assistants andnon-driving delivery support arealso accessibl","cbCaiideI8BZQJMr","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiideI8BZQJMr","pdf",473645,"English","# Skills Development and Workplace Readiness\n## Employer-Recognised Soft Skills\n## Digital Readiness for Entry-Level Roles\n## Learning Pathways and Short Courses\n## Early Work Experience and Gig Opportunities","[{\"question\":\"Why should school leavers prioritise soft skills and work readiness?\",\"answer\":\"Because many employers rely on instantly recognisable competencies to assess employability, especially in a competitive job market.\"},{\"question\":\"Which soft skills are highlighted as most important by employers?\",\"answer\":\"Strong communication (Bahasa Malaysia and English), teamwork, interpersonal abilities, critical thinking, problem-solving, discipline, reliability, and a positive work attitude.\"},{\"question\":\"What does digital readiness include for entry-level workers?\",\"answer\":\"Comfortable use of professional email, productivity tools like Word, Excel and Google Workspace, responsible online research, and basic cybersecurity awareness.\"}]","PRIORITISE SOFT SKILLS AND WORK READINESS | PDF"]