Kota Kinabalu: Kolej Teknologi Yayasan Sabah (KTYS) is ready to collaborate with the Ministry of Health (MOH) to address the growing shortage of nurses in Sabah, said KTYS Chief Executive Officer Datuk Tah Nia Jaman.
She said the institution is ready to explore new academic offerings, including nursing, if there is a clear need and opportunity to support the local job market.
“We at KTYS are always open to collaborating with any educational institution. And as we move forward, we constantly review our courses from time to time.
“Whenever there is a demand in a particular field that requires manpower, KTYS wants to be part of the effort to help Sabah meet that need,” she said.
Tah Nia said this in response to a question regarding the insufficient number of nurses in Sabah, after officiating the KTYS Hari Raya Aidilfitri 2025, in Sembulan, on Tuesday.
Also present at the event were Kolej Komuniti Yayasan Sabah (KKYS) Sdn Bhd Board of Directors Chairman Datuk Jasri @ Nasip Mat Jakir, as well as KTYS staffs and students.
She also said that the programmes offered in KTYS has 98 per cent employability rate, which is very relevant and well received by companies across the State.
“The employability rate is high because skill-based fields like motor mechanics, welding, and air conditioning are in demand and supported by the government.
“For diploma students, in addition to job opportunities, they also have the option to further their studies at local educational institutions.
“KTYS has established collaborations with several institutions such as Universiti Malaysia Pahang, we also runs franchise programmes with Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). And through these collaborations, KTYS students have the opportunity to continue their studies at UTM,” she said.
Tah Nia said, KTYS offers 10 diploma programmes, including the newly introduced Islamic Studies. The college is also in the process of reviewing and expanding its diploma-level courses.
“Other than that, the college also offers a Foundation in Science, which allows students to continue their studies to Universiti Malaysia Pahang or abroad, with some pursuing dual certificates and continuing in countries like China and Germany,” she said.
She also said that since its establishment in 1990 until 2024, KTYS has produced 7,607 graduates, with a total enrolment of 34,065 students.
Earlier, Tah Nia witnessed the presentation of RM5,000 from the Sabah Baitulmal Corporation to support 50 asnaf students at KTYS, along with sponsorship from Petronas under the VISTA programme for 27 trainees.
