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Universities and colleges in Malaysia are producing more than 200,000 local graduates with diploma and degree qualification every year.<\/p>

However, those entering the job market will be appalled at the very low wage offered in the market for fresh graduates. Nonetheless, they have no option but to accept the offer lest they would stay unemployed.<\/p>

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Universities and colleges in Malaysia are producing more than 200,000 local graduates with diploma and degree qualification every year. However, those entering the job market will be appalled at the very low wage offered in the market for fresh graduates. Nonetheless, they have no option but to accept the offer lest they would stay unemployed. …<\/p>\n

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