00:00In terms of STEM, there is a need to provide more students in the field of Science, Technology, Mathematics and Engineering.
00:13In an effort to increase the participation of students in STEM, KPM has launched various initiatives,
00:18including encouraging inquiry-based learning, improving the skills of Malay professional teachers,
00:23professional training to strengthen STEM education through co-curriculum activities.
00:28The latest data shows an increase in enrollment of students in STEM from 40.95% in 2021 to 50.83% in 2024.
00:40The basic target is 60-40 in Science, Technology and Mathematics, which will continue to be strengthened with a more holistic strategy.
00:47The education reform agenda that is being promoted by KPM,
00:51one of which aims to strengthen the co-curriculum of STEM education through the STEM Education Task Force.
00:56This task force will strengthen STEM education and ensure that the country has sufficient professional workforce in this field,
01:04and ensure that teacher skills can be improved and strengthen STEM education through co-curriculum.
01:11We also provide far better STEM learning facilities through the implementation of 508 science subjects and 525 computer subjects,
01:20as well as strategic collaboration with various parties.
01:24We will also continue to support national foundations such as the Science, Technology and Innovation Foundation,
01:28and the New Industry Initiative to ensure that Malaysia becomes a high-tech country.
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