PUTRAJAYA, Nov 13 — The government has agreed to maintain the minimum entry requirements for holders of the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) seeking admission to medical programmes at private higher education institutions, as stipulated before the amendments, MADANI government spokesman Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said.
The Cabinet meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, made the decision today.
“Therefore, UEC holders who meet the minimum requirement of B4 in five specified subjects will remain eligible to apply for direct entry into medical degree programmes at private higher education institutions,” he said during his weekly press conference.
To ensure a smooth process, the Health Ministry and the Malaysian Medical Council will coordinate follow-up action with the Higher Education Ministry.
Fahmi said the measures include resolving any outstanding issues and ensuring that the standards and quality of medical education in the country, including at private higher education institutions, continue to be maintained.
