Abstract:

The Malaysia government has always encouragedgraduates of institutions of higher learning to start a business. Numerous programs and incentives were provided for the development of entrepreneurial graduates with the aim of reducing unemployment and dependency on the job market.  Universities are working hand in hand with other government agencies and private sectors in developing entrepreneurial graduates. Despite numerous efforts taken, the number of graduates involve in starting a businessare not very encouraging, and not up to the government aspiration to have more entrepreneurial graduates especially from the public universities. Majority of graduates choose to be employed rather than set up their own business due to the uncertainty and risks of identifying and managing a promising business venture.