Talentbank Unveils Highly Anticipated 2025 Employers' Choice Of University List
The launch, held recently at EQ Kuala Lumpur, was officiated by Deputy Minister of Higher Education Datuk Mustapha Sakmud, reflecting the government's continued focus on aligning higher education with industry needs.
Distinct from traditional academic rankings, the Employers' Choice list is driven solely by real hiring data provided by Malaysia's leading companies.
Among the employers contributing to the data are Maybank, CelcomDigi, CIMB, Nestlé, Hartalega, PwC Malaysia, PETRONAS, Public Bank, Sunway, Standard Chartered Bank, BDO, DKSH Malaysia, AIA Berhad, Telekom Malaysia, Generali Insurance Malaysia, Western Digital, and more.
The insights are drawn from Talentbank's National Graduate Employability Index, which applies a three-tiered methodology: identifying universities targeted by employers, measuring graduate hiring volume and tracking repeat hires based on graduate performance.
'By leveraging Talentbank's National Graduate Employability Index, school leavers can confidently select universities renowned for producing highly employable graduates. This significantly enhances their chances of securing employment upon graduation,' said the company in a statement.
Among public universities, top employer preferences include Universiti Malaya, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Universiti Teknologi MARA and Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia.
Employers also singled out standout private institutions such as Heriot-Watt University Malaysia, Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation, IMU University, and Universiti Teknologi Petronas for producing industry-ready graduates.
These universities are consistently recognised for equipping students with the skills and competencies needed to excel across diverse sectors.
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