Challenges In Implementing EKSA in Malaysian Vocational College: A Virtual NGT Analysis
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https://doi.org/10.37134/ajatel.vol15.1.6.2025Keywords:
EKSA, Nominal Group Technique, Virtual NGT, TVET, Vocational CollegeAbstract
The Public Sector Conducive Ecosystem (EKSA) is an initiative aimed at enhancing the quality, productivity, and workplace environment within public sector institutions in Malaysia. Despite its strategic importance, EKSA implementation in Malaysian Vocational Colleges faces significant challenges. This study employs the virtual Nominal Group Technique (vNGT) to identify and analyze these challenges. Seven participants with extensive experience in EKSA implementation were selected, ensuring a balanced representation of roles within vocational colleges. The findings reveal six key challenges: time constraints, financial and resource limitations, high implementation commitment, insufficient training, an unsuitable assessment rubric, and lack of promotion. These challenges underscore the need for effective scheduling, financial support, tailored assessment frameworks, comprehensive training programs, and enhanced communication strategies to facilitate successful EKSA implementation. This study provides valuable insights into the obstacles faced by vocational colleges and offers a foundation for developing targeted strategies to overcome these challenges, ultimately supporting the mission of effective education and training in Malaysia.
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