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An associate professor from the National University of Singapore (NUS), Khairudin Aljunied, has cautioned that many current university degrees may become obsolete by the time students graduate due to the rapidly evolving professional landscape
Speaking at the Ilmuwan Malaysia Madani forum titled 'Muslim Unity in Times of Geopolitical Crisis', he urged students to focus on developing indispensable skills, particularly in artificial intelligence, rather than relying solely on their academic credentials, reports Free Malaysia Today.
Khairudin said several fields of study are vulnerable to becoming outdated, including degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). He added that students in social science and humanities disciplines face a particularly "worse" situation in terms of future job relevance.
To remain competitive, Khairudin encouraged undergraduates to master versatile and modern skills, such as video production and graphic design, alongside AI proficiency
He advised students to take an active role in their education by communicating their needs to university leadership, including vice-chancellors and deans, so that academic institutions can adjust their offerings accordingly.
Meanwhile, Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir acknowledged the need for change, noting that the ministry has launched a new higher education curriculum and framework designed to keep universities responsive to industry demands
He emphasised that higher education planning must move away from static models, describing the ministry's new strategic framework as a "living document" that will continue to evolve.
