Deputy Prime Minister Zahid's call for a Quantum Department at UiTM reflects growing recognition that quantum technology could shape future industries, from secure communications to advanced computing and materials research. Early investment in talent is often what separates participants from spectators.
A new department is only a first step. It needs qualified lecturers, laboratory facilities, research funding and links with industry so that graduates have real opportunities to apply their skills. Without these elements, a new programme risks being a label rather than a capability.
UiTM's size and national reach could be an advantage if it opens quantum education to students from diverse backgrounds, including those outside major cities. The idea deserves a detailed roadmap covering curriculum, partnerships and timelines, so that ambition can be turned into measurable outcomes.
Bottom line: the idea is promising, but only a funded plan with industry partners will turn it into skills and jobs. Parents, students and employers will all be waiting to see what the details look like.
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