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Universities are only as good as their VCs

Universities are only as good as their VCs

COMMENT | The stupidity of the vice-chancellor's overtly racist agenda exposes the intellectual atrophy and uncertain calibre of academic leadership.

Student works four part-time jobs to support self and family

Student works four part-time jobs to support self and family

UM's Ong Ke Shing is a survey conductor, sports masseuse, bar waitress and fitness instructor.
Private companies encouraged to contribute more to higher learning institutions

Private companies encouraged to contribute more to higher learning institutions

Education Minister Maszlee Malik said their tax-exempted contributions would help reduce the financial burden on the institutions.

Penang allocate RM1.3m in financial aid for unversity students

Penang allocate RM1.3m in financial aid for unversity students

The financial aid is also available for students of approved private institutions and polytechnics.

M'sia and China universities sign 23 letters of intent, 3 co-operation documents

M'sia and China universities sign 23 letters of intent, 3 co-operation documents

Education Ministry announces outcome of roundtable discussion between institutions from both countries in Guizhou, China.

Gov't to roll out free higher education for the needy next year

Gov't to roll out free higher education for the needy next year

PARLIAMENT | According to the Education Ministry, it will start with disabled students and zakat recipients.

Empowering the senates of our universities

Empowering the senates of our universities

COMMENT | It is imperative to ensure a balanced representation of academic, research and student matters.

University leadership must prioritise science and knowledge

University leadership must prioritise science and knowledge

LETTER | Go back to basics: why are we academics, and why do we exist at all? 

Gerakan urges gov't to abolish matriculation

Gerakan urges gov't to abolish matriculation

Dominic Lau thinks Harapan should have the courage to do what is 'politically correct'.

Deputy minister: Onus on UUM to explain invitation to Zakir Naik

Deputy minister: Onus on UUM to explain invitation to Zakir Naik

UPDATED 5.35PM | Teo Nie Ching says universities have autonomy.

Universities should condemn thuggish behaviour - Maszlee

Universities should condemn thuggish behaviour - Maszlee

Maszlee said universities must support students as long as they do not break the law.

Japanese university branches coming to Malaysia, confirms Maszlee

Japanese university branches coming to Malaysia, confirms Maszlee

University of Tsukuba and Nippon Designer College to set up campuses here, registration expected by 2020.
Maszlee promises to restore RM250 book vouchers for students

Maszlee promises to restore RM250 book vouchers for students

Education minister apologises to students for RM100 cash aid under the new BPPT scheme.

Gov't announces RM100 cash aid for university students

Gov't announces RM100 cash aid for university students

BPPT will be an improvement on BN's distribution of RM250 book vouchers, according to MOF.

Possession of a degree is less important than intellect

Possession of a degree is less important than intellect

COMMENT | Recent debate on bogus degrees bypasses a more essential need: intellectual ability.

Explain academic credentials issue to the public - Khalid

Explain academic credentials issue to the public - Khalid

'Ultimately, what's important is that those entrusted with a position are trustworthy.'

Petrol stations five in universities soon

Petrol stations five in universities soon

Five universities will get their own Petronas station which is to be managed by the universities themselves.

'No black shoes required' – Najib credits BN gov't for uni rankings

'No black shoes required' – Najib credits BN gov't for uni rankings

Rankings show the reality behind allegations of BN government ignoring education, says ex-PM.
 

Corporate figures should not sit on varsity boards

Corporate figures should not sit on varsity boards

COMMENT | The heads of almost all our public varsities have started rolling and rightly so too.

Yet another Harapan politician appointed to public varsity's board

Yet another Harapan politician appointed to public varsity's board

This time, Perak PKR chairperson is picked to head the board of directors at Unisza in T'gganu.

Realigning power in universities with UUCA reform

Realigning power in universities with UUCA reform

COMMENT | Issues with the act go beyond political freedom and student council elections.

Maszlee suspects certain vice-chancellors leaking info to former boss

Maszlee suspects certain vice-chancellors leaking info to former boss

This is after Idris Jusoh accuses him of issuing a warning to vice-chancellors during a meeting.

University directors removed to ensure institutional reform, says Maszlee

University directors removed to ensure institutional reform, says Maszlee

Education minister responds to axing of three directors from the board of Universiti Malaya.

Recognise all quality pre-university qualifications

Recognise all quality pre-university qualifications

Recognising different pre-u programmes does not mean abandoning the affirmative admission policy