Technology · Malaysia Bureau
Malaysia pushes tahfiz graduates toward tech, engineering careers
Deputy Prime Minister Zahid Hamidi has called for Islamic boarding school graduates to be equipped with skills for higher education and professional opportunities in technology, engineering and medicine. The push aims to broaden career pathways for tahfiz alumni beyond traditional fields.
LSN Malaysia ·
BANGI — Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister Zahid Hamidi has urged greater investment in preparing tahfiz graduates for careers in emerging sectors including technology, engineering and medicine.
Addressing concerns about limited opportunities for Islamic boarding school alumni, Zahid emphasised the need to expand educational pathways and equip students with skills relevant to modern job markets. The initiative reflects efforts to integrate religious education with professional development, allowing tahfiz graduates to pursue diverse career trajectories.
The push comes as Malaysian policymakers increasingly recognise the potential of combining religious instruction with technical and scientific training. By providing tahfiz students with exposure to STEM fields and professional development programmes, officials believe graduates can compete effectively in Malaysia's evolving economy.
Currently, many tahfiz graduates face limited options beyond religious studies or teaching positions. Zahid's directive signals a shift toward creating structured pathways for these students to access tertiary education in high-demand fields, potentially addressing skills gaps in Malaysia's technology and engineering sectors while maintaining their religious foundation.