National Science Day Forum on Future of Science, Technology, Innovation & Economy (STIE) – Impacts on Education, Skills and Work

The Malaysian Nature Society (MNS) collaborated with ASM and the Malaysian Scientific Association (MSA) to organise a forum titled “Future of Science, Technology, Innovation & Economy (STIE): Impacts of Education, Skills and Work” in conjunction with the National Science Day on 10 November 2021.

The discussion focused on aligning STEM education with the 10-10 MySTIE drivers, improving innovation skills, and work opportunities following global trends while coordinating with the country’s needs. It also focused on how Malaysia can be more agile for the future, navigate rapid technology advancements as well as adopt more sustainable practices to deliver value for the people.

It is important for science to be humanised, and for local technologies to be powered by indigenous technology for the nation to move forward. The forum emphasised the need to increase job creators in the future, especially among youths. Hence, inspiring innovation with the right set of skills among the younger generation is imperative.