| Don't stunt our growth by sidelining English, private sector tells Putrajaya Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) president Datuk Syed Hussain Syed Husman said that those with good command of English earner higher has they help companies succeed globally, they are able to negotiate for better terms in agreements and help build lasting relationships.Sinar Harian
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Monday, 4 April 2022 |
| Better English, please Recently, Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) president Datuk Dr Syed Hussain Syed Husman said it is necessary for employees to acquire English proficiency to advance their knowledge through continuous learning and to establish a better career path.The Sunday Star
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Sunday, 9 January 2022 |
| English proficiency a must Jobseekers and undergraduates should include improving their English proficiency in their New Year resolutions if they are aiming for a better future and career path.The Star
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Saturday, 1 January 2022 |
| Promote multilingualism in education Malaysian Employers Federation executive director Datuk Shamsuddin Bardan believes poor command of the English language among many Bumiputra graduates is the main reason why they find it hard to get jobs in the private sector, which accounts for 90% of employment in the country.The Star
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Thursday, 24 September 2020 |
| English barrier for Bumiputera graduates in job hunt, says MEF MEF executive director Shamsuddin Bardan believes the perception that employers often discriminated against Bumiputera graduates was wrong because reasonable fluency in English was necessary for those working in the private sector.Free Malaysia Today
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Sunday, 20 September 2020 |
| Poor English still an issue among local grads Graduates from overseas universities still have an edge over local degree holders as communication skills remain an issue with many who graduate from Malaysian varsities, according to the Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF).Free Malaysia Today
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Saturday, 4 August 2018 |
| English Proficiency Critical to Enhance Employability of Graduates More than 90% of respondents to the latest MEF Salary Surveys 2016 indicated the need for graduates to improve on English proficiency in order to become more employable.
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Thursday, 24 November 2016 |
| Thumbs-up for English must-pass The Malaysian Employers Federation has given the thumbs up for the Government’s decision to make English a must-pass subject in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examinations next year despite pressure from certain groups.The Star
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Friday, 16 January 2015 |
| No emphasis and poor teachers the causes, say employers The lack of emphasis on English in school and poor quality of teachers are among the reason Malaysian fresh graduates still struggle with the language, according to employers.The Star
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Thursday, 11 December 2014 |
| Job seekers with A in SPM English but can’t speak a word of it These Gen Y recruits, when compared with previous generations, are also less impressed with job benefits such as medical insurance and bonuses, preferring instead immediate cash rewards for performance,..The Malaysian Insider
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Thursday, 26 June 2014 |