Higher Education News
March 2008
Election Forum at Fair (mht, 167 Kb)
The Star Online, 1 March 2008
- The online news article mentions that the Higher Education Ministry will be
opening a booth at The Star Education Fair in Penang.
Research is Key (mht, 185 Kb)
The Star Online, 2 March 2008
- The online news article is about the Higher Education Ministry's recent
seminar, Enhancing the Quality of Higher Education Through Research: Shaping
Future Policy.
All Out Effort to Woo Middle East Students to Malaysia (mht, 382 Kb)
Bernama.Com, 2 March 2008
- The online news article is about the Higher Education Ministry embarking on
aggressive promotional campaigns to lure students from this region to Malaysia.
Kelantan People to Lose Out if They Reject Development (mht, 380 Kb)
Bernama.Com, 2 March 2008
- The online news article features a comment made by Prof. Ibrahim Che Omar who
is the Eastern Corridor Economic Development Region (ECER) Coordinator said that
the state of Kelantan and its people will lose out if they reject f they reject
development plans worth RM10 billion, which have been planned by Barisan
Nasional (BN) in its manifesto for the state.
Kelantan Rugi Jika Tolak BN (mht, 278 Kb)
Utusan Malaysia Online, 3 March 2008
- The online news article features a comment made by Prof. Ibrahim Che Omar who
is the Eastern Corridor Economic Development Region (ECER) Coordinator said that
the state of Kelantan and its people will lose out if they reject f they reject
development plans worth RM10 billion, which have been planned by Barisan
Nasional (BN) in its manifesto for the state.
Education Fair a Huge Success (mht, 166 Kb)
The Star Online, 3 March 2008
- The online article is about the recent Star Education Fair in Penang which had
the Higher Education Ministry booth.
CEO's
Laptop: Fixing Malaysia's Research (mht, 138 Kb)
The Edge Daily.Com, 3 March 2008
- The online article speaks about the Higher Education Ministry role in research
in Malaysia.
Working Continuously to Improve Higher Education (mht, 269 Kb)
Yahoo Malaysia, 6 March 2008
- The online article stated that the Malaysia government is working to improve
the higher education in the country. Under the New Economic Plan the government
has already allocated a total of RM18.4 billion to the Higher Education
Ministry.
Working Continuously to Improve Higher Education (mht, 385 Kb)
Bernama.Com, 6 March 2008
- The online article stated that the Malaysia government is working to improve
the higher education in the country. Under the New Economic Plan the government
has already allocated a total of RM18.4 billion to the Higher Education
Ministry.
Closing Date for University Applications is March 25 (mht, 211 Kb)
The Star Online, 7 March 2008
- The article is an announcement from the Higher Education Ministry on the
closing date applications for post-SPM students for a place in public
universities is March 25. The ministry is also advised the students to update
their application forms online early.
March 25 Deadline for Higher Studies (mht, 379 Kb)
Bernama.Com, 7 March 2008
- The article is an announcement from the Higher Education Ministry on the
closing date applications for post-SPM students for a place in public
universities is March 25. The ministry is also advised the students to update
their application forms online early.
March 25 Deadline for Online Applications from SPM Holders (mht, 269 Kb)
Yahoo Malaysia, 8 March 2008
- The article is an announcement from the Higher Education Ministry on the
closing date applications for post-SPM students for a place in public
universities is March 25. The ministry is also advised the students to update
their application forms online early.
Kampus Cawangan UiTM dibina di Ladang Yayasan (mht, 274 Kb)
Utusan Malaysia Online, 8 March 2008
- The online news article is about the new UiTM campus which will be built at
Ladang Yayasan. The article quoted Datuk Dr Adham Baba, the Higher Education
Ministry Parliament Secretary saying that the project has been approved by the
government.
PNM Kesal Penyalahgunaan Mahasiswa, 'Pengundi Hantu' di Jeli & Marang (mht,
231 Kb)
Harakah Daily.Net, 8 March 2008
- The online article states that Parti Mahasiswa Negara (PNM) regrets that
former Higher Education Minister, Dato' Mustapha Mohammed used students as
phantom voters in Jeli and Marang during the recent general election.
Branding
Malaysia (mht, 208 Kb)
The Star Online, 9 March 2008
- The online article quoted the Higher Education Ministry Marketing and
International Education Division director, Dr Mohamed Nasser Mohamed Noor
mentioning that the number of foreign students in peninsular Malaysia has risen
more than 30%.
Puspanita UTeM anjur Konvensyen Kesihatan Wanita (mht, 272 Kb)
Utusan Malaysia Online, 11 March 2008
- The announcement is about the Persatuan Suri dan Kakitangan Awam (Puspanita)
Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM) under its Higher Education Ministry
Puspanita branch will be having a Women's Heath Convention.
10,000 Serbu Program Jom Masuk U (mht, 315 Kb)
Utusan Malaysia Online, 11 March 2008
- The article is about the recent Jom Masuk U program which was sponsored by the
Higher Education Ministry.
STPM: English Main Answer Choice (mht, 231 Kb)
The Star Online, 12 March 2008
- The article said that about 91.9% or 60,697 students who sat for the Sijil
Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) examination last year opted to answer the
Science and Mathematics papers in English.
UPSI Bina Kampus Baru RM419j (mht, 269 Kb)
Utusan Malaysia Online, 12 March 2008
- The online news article highlights that Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris'
new campus will be ready in two years time.
STPM Holders Have Until March 24 to Submit University Applications (mht, 267
Kb)
Yahoo Malaysia, 13 March 2008
- The online article is an announcement made by the Higher Education Ministry to
STPM holders to submit their university applications by 24 March 2008.
Ghani Set to Lead Johor Again (mht, 176 Kb)
The Star Online, 13 March 2008
- The online news article mentions that former Higher Education Ministry
parliamentary secretary Dr Adham Baba swapped seats with Halimah for the Pasir
Raja state seat during the recent general election.
PM to Name Smaller Cabinet Next Week (mht, 160 Kb)
The Star Online, 13 March 2008
- The online news article is about the announcement of the new Cabinet line-up
where there are speculations of a possible merger between the Education and
Higher Education Ministry.
Malaysia to Share Education Success with SEAMEO Members (mht, 268 Kb)
Yahoo Malaysia, 14 March 2008
- The online article is about a three-day conference jointly organized by the
Education Ministry and the Higher Education Ministry.
Education Expo Proves a Big Draw (mht, 136 Kb)
Arab News.Com, 15 March 2008
- The online news article is about a recent education expo held in Jeddah, Saudi
Arabia which was participated by the Higher Education Ministry.
Calon Terbaik Isi Kabinet (mht, 271 Kb)
Utusan Malaysia Online, 15 March 2008
- The online news article is about the announcement of the new Cabinet line-up
where there are speculations of a possible merger between the Education and
Higher Education Ministry.
Crowds Throng Facon Fair (mht, 525 Kb)
New Straits Times Online, 16 March 2008
- The online article speaks about the recent Facon Education Fair where Higher Education
Ministry deputy secretary-general Datuk Muhammad Taib Hashim, who opened the
fair, said the government had targeted 100,000 foreign students pursuing their
higher education in Malaysia by 2010.
Pengambilan Program Asasi UiTM ditambah (mht, 928 Kb)
Berita Harian Online, 18 March 2008
-The online news article is about Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) raising the
number of admissions for SPM students for the 2008/2009 academic session. The
applications will be handled by the Higher Education Ministry.
Full List of the New Cabinet (mht, 540 Kb)
New Straits Times Online, 18 March 2008
- The online news article reveals the new cabinet members including the new
Higher Education Minister Datuk Khaled Nordin.
Abdullah’s Cabinet Ministers and Deputy Ministers (mht, 280 Kb)
Yahoo Malaysia, 18 March 2008
- The online news article announces the new line-up of Cabinet and Deputy
Ministers including the new Higher Education Minister Datuk Khaled Nordin.
Abdullah’s Cabinet Ministers and Deputy Ministers (mht, 383 Kb)
Bernama.Com, 18 March 2008
- The online news article announces the new line-up of Cabinet and Deputy
Ministers including the new Higher Education Minister Datuk Khaled Nordin.
PM Makes His Choice to Cater for Rakyat’s Aspirations (mht, 385 Kb)
Bernama.Com, 18 March 2008
- The online news article emphasizes on the new revamped Cabinet and Deputy
Ministers line-up where the Prime Minister also announced Datuk Khaled Nordin as
the new Higher Education Minister.
Custom Cabinet Modifications (mht, 1.79 Mb)
www.asylum60.blogspot.com, 18 March 2008
- The blog entry emphasises on the new revamped Cabinet and Deputy Ministers
line-up where the Prime Minister also announced Datuk Khaled Nordin as the new
Higher Education Minister.
UiTM
Ambil 3,000 Pelajar Baru (mht, 267 Kb)
Utusan Malaysia Online, 19 March 2008
- The online news article is about Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) raising the
number of admissions for SPM students for the 2008/2009 academic session. The
applications will be handled by the Higher Education Ministry.
MCA, MIC, Gerakan Masih Dapat Tempat (mht, 151 Kb)
Utusan Malaysia Online, 19 March 2008
- The online news article speaks about the change in the Cabinet with Datuk Ong
Tee Keat moving from the Higher Education Ministry to the Ministry of
Transportation.
Kesetiaan Muhammad kepada UMNO Berbalas (mht, 267 Kb)
Utusan Malaysia Online, 19 March 2008
- The online news article mentioned that announced Datuk Khaled Nordin is the
new Higher Education Minister.
Langkah Penambahbaikan USM Demi Kepentingan Pelajar (mht, 943 Kb)
Berita Harian Online, 20 March 2008
- The online news article speaks about the Higher Education Ministry’s move to
improve the standards of Universiti Sains Malaysia.
Akept Latih Pemimpin Pengurusan Tertinggi IPT (mht, 944 Kb)
Berita Harian Online, 20 March 2008
- The online news article mentions that the Higher Education Ministry through
Akademi Kepimpinan Pengajian Tinggi (Akept) will give emphasis on ensuring there
are always replacements for university’s higher management team.
UMP Tubuh Sekretariat Cegah Rasuah (mht, 268 Kb)
Utusan Malaysia Online, 20 March 2008
- The online news article mentions Universiti Malaysia Pahang being the only
institution in the country which has an Anti Corruption Secretariat. The program
is cooperation between the Anti Corruption Agency and the Higher Education
Ministry.
5 Priorities on Higher Education Issues (mht, 94 Kb)
www.educationinmalaysia.blogspot.com, 21 March 2008
- The blog entry highlighted the five priorities the Higher Education should
look at in order to resolve various issues regarding Higher Education in
Malaysia.
MSU Mahu Pikat Pelajar Asia Barat (mht, 943 Kb)
Berita Harian Online, 22 March 2008
- The online news article mentions that Management & Science University (MSU) is
keen in getting more students from West Asia by joining an exhibition in Jeddah,
Saudi Arabia. The Higher Education Ministry also joined the exhibition.
Ahli Akademi Sokong Pelantikan Khaled Nordin (mht, 945 Kb)
Berita Harian Online, 23 March 2008
- The online news article reveals that academicians in the country support the
appointment of Datuk Khaled Nordin as the new Higher Education Minister.
Analisis: Pemimpin Kelantan Tidak Terbuang (mht, 950 Kb)
Berita Harian Online, 23 March 2008
- The online news article mentions that former Higher Education Minister Datuk
Mustapha Mohamed is appointed as the new Agricultural Minister.
IPTA Utamakan Kursus Mengikut Pasaran Kerja (mht, 1 Mb)
Berita Harian Online, 23 March 2008
- The online news article mentions that the Higher Education Ministry will
review non-relevant courses at institutions of higher learning in order to
produce graduates who can meet the job market requirements.
Sunday –
Your Day (mht, 167 Kb)
The Star Online, 23 March 2008
- The online article is an announcement of activities happening around the Klang
Valley. One of it is the Higher Education Ministry’s fourth annual education
exhibition and seminars known as Jom Masuk U at the Universiti Teknologi Mara
campus in Machang.
Opinion: Mushrooming Medical Schools Pose Concern (mht, 341 Kb)
New Sunday Times Online, 23 March 2008
- The article is about the concern of the number of medical school opening its
doors in the country. It is mentioned in the article that if a particular school
or programme does not meet the required standards for accreditation, MQA would
make the necessary recommendations to the Higher Education Ministry.
Higher Education Ministry To Review Courses To Meet Job Market Needs (mht,
292 Kb)
Yahoo Malaysia, 23 March 2008
- The online news article mentions that the Higher Education Ministry will
review non-relevant courses at institutions of higher learning in order to
produce graduates who can meet the job market requirements.
Higher Education Ministry To Review Courses To Meet Job Market Needs (mht,
381 Kb)
Bernama.Com, 23 March 2008
- The online news article mentions that the Higher Education Ministry will
review non-relevant courses at institutions of higher learning in order to
produce graduates who can meet the job market requirements.
Higher Education Ministry To Review Non-Relevant Courses At Varsities, Colleges
(mht, 396 Kb)
New Sunday Times Online, 23 March 2008
- The online news article mentions that the Higher Education Ministry will
review non-relevant courses at institutions of higher learning in order to
produce graduates who can meet the job market requirements.
Khaled Tumpu Transformasi Sistem Pengajian Tinggi (mht, 147 Kb)
Utusan Malaysia Online, 23 March 2008
- The online news article mentions that the new Higher Education Minister Datuk
Khaled Nordin saying that the Higher Education Ministry will give emphasize on
transforming the higher education system.
Private Schools Will be Treated Fairly, Promises New Minister (mht, 64 Kb)
The Star Online, 25 March 2008
- The online news article is about Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin assuring the
public that the Higher Education Ministry will ensure that the private higher
education sector is treated fairly for its contributions to the country.
Smut Peddlers Using Catalogues to Reach Customers (mht, 172 Kb)
The Star Online, 25 March 2008
- The article is a compilation of news that is in various newspapers and it
features an article from Kosmo that emphasizes on the Higher Education Ministry
reviewing courses offered by public institutions of higher learning to see if
they are relevant to market needs.
Kursus Seimbang Dapat Atasi Masalah Siswazah Menganggur (mht, 1 Kb)
Utusan Malaysia Online, 25 March 2008
- The online news article is about the Persatuan Kebangsaan Pelajar Islam
Malaysia urging the Higher Education Ministry to review courses offered at
public higher education institutions to lessen the number of unemployed
graduates.
USM Hails Decision to Review Varsity Act (mht, 68 Kb)
Bernama.Com, 25 March 2008
- The article emphasizes about the decision by the Higher Education Ministry to
review the University and University Colleges Act (UUCA) 1971. The article also
quoted the Higher Education Minister as saying that the government was
considering amending the Act to give more freedom to students and universities.
USM Hails Decision to Review Varsity Act (mht, 270 Kb)
Yahoo Malaysia, 25 March 2008
- The article emphasizes about the decision by the Higher Education Ministry to
review the University and University Colleges Act (UUCA) 1971. The article also
quoted the Higher Education Minister as saying that the government was
considering amending the Act to give more freedom to students and universities.
Unisel Mahu Bina Usahawan (mht, 271 Kb)
Utusan Malaysia Online, 26 March 2008
- The online news article is about Universiti Industri Selangor (Unisel) working
together with the Higher Education Ministry doing promotional tours in several
countries including Bahrain and Dubai.
PSD
Moves to Recover Loans (mht, 172 Kb)
The Star Online, 26 March 2008
- The online news article is about the Public Service Department wanting all
ministries and department heads to submit the names of employees who have taken
study loans from the Government which included those blacklisted by National
Higher Education Fund Corp (PTPTN), Mara and other government-linked
corporations.
VC Backs
Amendment (mht, 1 Kb)
The Star Online, 26 March 2008
- The article is about Universiti Sains Malaysia backing a proposal by the
Higher Education Ministry to amend the Universities and University Colleges Act
1971 to allow greater freedom among students and universities.
Sikap Malu Punca Gagal Kesan Barah (mht, 799 Kb)
Berita Harian Online, 29 March 2008
- The online news article is about the Womens Health Convention which was held
at Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka which was supported by the Higher
Education Ministry through its Puspanita branch.
Malaysia Perlu Universiti Antarabangsa Kejururawatan (mht, 680 Kb)
Berita Harian Online, 29 March 2008
- The online article highlights Professor Rohani Arshad who hopes that one day
the Higher Education Ministry will open a university for nursing.
Kualiti Pendidikan Negara ditingkat (mht, 683 Kb)
Berita Harian Online, 29 March 2008
- The online news article speaks about the new Higher Education Minister Datuk
Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.
Mahiza Underlines Five Elements to Push Tanzania`s Development (mht, 36 Kb)
IPP Media Online, 29 March 2008
- The online news article is about the second annual exhibition of the Higher
Education Ministry in Tanzania which Monash University Sunway campus
participated in.
Ministry Plans Report Card For Public Varsities (mht, 362 Kb)
Bernama.Com, 29 March 2008
- The online news article emphasizes on the fact that the Higher Education
Ministry will introduce a performance report card for public universities to see
how much they have done in implementing programmes under the National Higher
Education Strategic Plan.
Ministry Plans Report Card For Public Varsities (mht, 275 Kb)
New Straits Times Online, 29 March 2008
- The online news article emphasizes on the fact that the Higher Education
Ministry will introduce a performance report card for public universities to see
how much they have done in implementing programmes under the National Higher
Education Strategic Plan.
Ministry Plans Report Card For Public Varsities (mht, 321 Kb)
Yahoo Malaysia, 29 March 2008
- The online news article emphasizes on the fact that the Higher Education
Ministry will introduce a performance report card for public universities to see
how much they have done in implementing programmes under the National Higher
Education Strategic Plan.
Report Card For Public Universities (mht, 311 Kb)
Borneo Post.Com, 30 March 2008
- The online news article emphasizes on the fact that the Higher Education
Ministry will introduce a performance report card for public universities to see
how much they have done in implementing programmes under the National Higher
Education Strategic Plan.
A First for
Asia (mht, 183 Kb)
The Star Online, 30 March 2008
- The online news article is about the Asia e University, the first dual-mode,
multinational university to be set up in Asia, by Asians, under the Asia
Cooperation Dialogue (ACD). A round-table meeting officiated by the Deputy
Higher Education Minister Dr Hou Kok Chung was held to finalize discussions.
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