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Bridging the Gap or Missing the Mark? A Deep Dive into Malaysia's Internship Landscape

Wan Amirah Wan Usamah, Research Associate, Khazanah Research Institute

27-Jun-23 12:00

Bridging the Gap or Missing the Mark? A Deep Dive into Malaysia's Internship Landscape

As the world becomes increasingly competitive, internships serve as a vital springboard for students to transition from academia into the professional world. Internships offer an opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience, develop key skills, and build valuable networks.

But in Malaysia, are they achieving what they promise?

A recent working paper by the Khazanah Research Institute (KRI) throws some light on this issue.

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Produced by: Richard Bradbury

Presented by: Richard Bradbury, Roshan Kanesan


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Categories:  the workplacemanagingeducation

Tags:  internshipsemployabilityhigher educationcurrent affairslabour law





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