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Abang Johari: Future of employment lies in adaptability, courage
Dr Annuar (right) visits one of the exhibition booths at the event
KUCHING (June 17): The future of employment is no longer about who is the smartest on paper, but rather about who is the most adaptable, the fastest learner, and the bravest in taking on new challenges, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.
In saying this, he asserted that to achieve the status of a developed nation, human capital plays a crucial role as the primary driver of economic development and growth.
If human capital development is not given due attention and appropriate investment, the nation's economy will not grow sustainably, he added.
'Therefore, it is vital for us to cultivate a workforce that is holistic, highly skilled, and capable of adapting to the ever-changing economic landscape.
'This ability can only be achieved if our graduates are equipped with knowledge, skills, critical thinking, moral values, and entrepreneurial spirit, ' he said in his text speech at the opening ceremony of the Talent Recruitment and Career Exhibition (Trace) 2025 at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) here today.
'Today is not just an opportunity to find employment but a moment for us to assess the preparedness of Sarawakian and Malaysian youth in facing future waves of change,' he added.
His text speech was read by Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development, Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee, who represented him at the event.
The Premier further urged graduates to understand the direction of the state's development so that they can be prepared to contribute to the progress of Sarawak and the nation.
He emphasised that the wide availability of job opportunities created by the Sarawak government would only have a meaningful impact if graduates possessed an adaptive mindset, creativity, and a global perspective.
Among those present at the event was Unimas Deputy Dean of Student Affairs and Alumni Prof Dr Al-Khalid Othman, who represented vice-chancellor Prof Dr Ahmad Hata Rasit. Abang Johari Tun Openg graduates human capital workforce
