MDEC Adds Another Seven Local Institutions as Premier Digital Tech Institutions
In 2021, 95 per cent of the 7,699 total diploma and degree holders from the listed PDTIs managed to secure jobs
Malaysia’s lead digital economy agency, MDEC, announced the addition of seven local institutions being awarded the Premier Digital Tech Institutions (PDTI) status, bolstering the initiative supporting digital and technology-oriented subjects in higher education.
The newly-selected institutions will join the 16 existing PDTI-status institutions since 2017.
The institutions that apply for the PDTI status will undergo a range of assessments by MDEC to ensure industry-relevant tech education and facilities are provided.
Last year, 95% of the 7,699 graduates from the listed PDTIs secured jobs. PDTI degree holders obtained an average salary of RM3,050, with 58% earning above RM3,000 and 23% earning RM3,500 or more.
