As we know, in Malaysia, the title is placed in front of the name. However, Malaysians need to identify all titles well. Many already know the common ones like Dr., Ir., etc. but have you ever heard the title Ts.?
Everyone can obtain a title after studying for three years or more. Some only need to take an assessment that covers several months. All the steps taken into account are to improve skills and give the person an advantage in “selling” themselves in the field in which they are highly expert.
@cahayaniza80 on TikTok sheds some light on how to pronounce Ts. title and how to get that title in his video.
The title of Ts. differs from Dr. because the way to get it is different. Someone can obtain the title of Dr. after pursuing a doctoral degree for three years and above.
MBOT is the professional body that awards the title to technologists and skilled technologists. MBOT is the Malaysia Board of Technologists.
This lecturer, who prefers to be addressed as Cik Nur, tells her experience about an emcee who has difficulty calling the title Ts. one of the panelists for an event at the university. Then, without having enough time to ask the organizer further, the emcee mistakenly said Ts. as Tan Sri instead of technologist.
To those of you who already know, watch out! Avoid repeating the same mistakes as the emcee.
How to apply for the title?
There are 24 areas of technical expertise that MBOT recognizes on its official website. You can browse their website easily here.
The following are areas of technical expertise that MBOT recognizes:
- Electrical and Electronic Technology (EE)
- Information and Communication Technology (IT)
- Chemical Technology (CM)
- Telecommunication and Broadcasting Technology (TB)
- Biotechnology (BT)
- Building and Construction Technology (BC)
- Resource Based, Survey and Geomatics Technology (RB)
- Manufacturing and Industrial Technology (ME)
- Agro-based Technology (AF)
- Cyber Security Technology (CS)
- Transportation and Logistic Technology (TL)
- Material Science Technology (MT)
- Marine Technology (MR)
- Maritime Technology (MI)
- Atmospheric Science and Environment Technology (AC)
- Green Technology (GT)
- Oil and Gas Technology (OG)
- Automotive Technology (AT)
- Aerospace And Aviation Technology (AV)
- Food Technology (FT)
- Nano Technology (NT)
- Nuclear and Radiological Technology (NR)
- Art Design and Creative Multimedia (AM)
- Health and Medical Technology (HM)
How to get certified by MBOT?
To get the qualification put the title of Ts. in front of your name; you need to:
- Graduate in the field that is related to technologist (at least obtain a bachelor’s degree for three years and above in a related field)
- Going through some assessments including CV, essay, interview, and payment for a processing fee to get the title.
Sources: cahayaniza80 @ TikTok, MBOT