Tun Abdul Razak Medical Library (PPTAR), in collaboration with Hospital Al-Sultan Abdullah (HASA), UiTM Puncak Alam, successfully organised the Career Pathway Exploration Programme with schools around Bandar Puncak Alam on 19 May 2026. The programme involved the participation of 75 students and accompanying teachers from Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Puncak Alam (SMKPA) and Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Bukit Kapar (SMK BK).
- PPTAR and HASA organised a career exploration programme for secondary school students.
- Students joined career talks and educational visits to hospital facilities.
- The programme inspired students to explore future education and career opportunities.
The programme was an educational and community engagement initiative aimed at providing early exposure to students on various career pathways in the healthcare and professional service sectors through knowledge sharing, expert insights, and hands-on learning experiences.
The programme was further highlighted by a keynote address delivered by the Deputy Director of Professional & Operations, Hospital Al-Sultan Abdullah (HASA), Dato’ Dr. Khalid Ibrahim, who emphasised the importance of career exploration and nurturing the aspirations of young generations through meaningful learning experiences.
Participants also attended a series of Pocket Talks conducted by officers and professionals from various disciplines including Dietetics and Nutrition, Medicine, Pharmacy, Forensic Pathology, Social Work, Spirituality, and Library Services. A career-sharing session titled “Who Am I” was also presented by the Chief Librarian of Tun Abdul Razak Medical Library (PPTAR), Puan Noor Azlin Abdullah, who shared insights on self-discovery, career identity development, and opportunities for growth in the field of librarianship.
In addition to the sharing sessions, participants joined educational visits to several key hospital and library facilities, including the Department of Forensic Pathology, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, HASA Medical Gallery, Clinical Simulation Center (CSC), and Tun Abdul Razak Medical Library (PPTAR).
These visits provided participants with the opportunity to gain a closer understanding of the functions and roles of each unit, while broadening their perspectives on educational and career opportunities within the healthcare sector and professional support services.
PPTAR would like to express its highest appreciation to the school management, accompanying teachers, speakers, facilitators, and all staff of Hospital Al-Sultan Abdullah (HASA) and PPTAR for their commitment and cooperation in ensuring the success of this programme.
It is hoped that programmes such as this will continue to strengthen strategic relationships between educational institutions and the community, while serving as an inspiring platform for young generations in planning their future educational and career pathways.
