KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 ― Driven by the success of celebrity influencers on social media, many younger people, especially Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) school-leavers are...
KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 ― Driven by the success of celebrity influencers on social media, many younger people, especially Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia school-leavers are hoping to take a similar path.
According to the study, those who did not wish to pursue their studies said they wanted to become influencers and social media affiliates , 26 per cent were interested in gig economy such as e-hailing, 22 per cent intended to start their own business and another eight per cent had no future plans.Acccording to popular TikTok influencer, Namie or his real name Najmi Shahrudin, 27, being a full time influencer is no mean feat as it cannot be planned at a young age.
“For some students, continuing their studies is not something to look forward to as they feel that good academic results do not guarantee them high-paying jobs. That’s the reason why many SPM school-leavers in particular, are no longer interested to further their university education,” he added.
Sharing similar sentiments, a psychologist from SEGi University, Prof Dr Datin Mariani Md Nor said, driven by quick results, SPM school-leavers tend to opt for such career as influencers. “Parents may not be able to make plans for their kids but at least they can play their role of ensuring their children succeed in life,” she said.
The second of five siblings said, he had to share the responsibility with his brother after their father could no longer work due to elderly health issues.
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