DO SOFT SKILLS REALLY MATTER?

The mismatch between employer demand and supply of students by university on soft skill needed become main issue of the employability. Employers worry that fresh university graduates do not own the required soft-skills to shift into entry level positions. Educators are requested by employers and policy makers to deliver lessons which would grow students' skills. But, different industries need different soft skills that should be focused by educators as well as employers. So, this paper will study an overview of soft skill needed by the employer in Malaysia. Results show that Malaysia Education Blueprint 2013-2025 has reshaped the higher education system in Malaysia which focuses the balance between both ethics and morality (akhlak) beside with knowledge and skills (ilmu). Malaysia is in a stage preparing for industry revolution 4.0 and to align with the focus, Education 4.0 is needed. This is to make sure that the higher institutions are ready to equipped students with all skills and ready for IR 4.0. In dealing with machines and technology, the elements of soft skill are critical. That is why, soft skill is really a matters to current situation. (C) 2020 Published by European Publisher.