KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 — The Higher Education Ministry (MOHE) is committed to successfully hosting the Asean University Games (AUG) following Malaysia’s selection as the host in 2026.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 — Universiti Malaya (UM) is expected to offer a cardiothoracic specialist training course this October, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 — The Leadership Madani Thinkers Programme in Universiti Teknologi Mara will be expanded to other higher learning institutions (IPTs), said Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abd Kadir.

PUTRAJAYA, June 1 — The application for e-book vouchers in the first phase closed after 50,000 vouchers were redeemed within eight hours of opening, the Higher Education Ministry (MOHE) said.

PUTRAJAYA, May 31 — The distribution of RM100 book vouchers, benefiting 1.2 million recipients from primary school to tertiary students, will be carried out in stages, said Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abdul Kadir.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 10 — In the next two weeks, students of higher education institutions (IPT) will have access to existing information and findings of research at ministries and government agencies in an effort to strengthen artificial intelligence (AI) technology in the country.

PARIT, May 4 — The country’s first Faculty of Artificial Intelligence (AI) will be launched on May 10, said Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abdul Kadir.

SERDANG, April 27 — Malaysia needs at least 6,000 veterinarians to meet industry demands, including improving animal husbandry methods, compared to the current 2,300 veterinarians.

KOTA BHARU, April 21 — The Defence Ministry (Mindef) is prepared to deploy Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) personnel to the Middle East to provide support in handling the safety of Malaysian students amid the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 — The Higher Education Ministry (MOHE) will discuss with the relevant parties any further actions following the conflict in the Middle East, including considering the repatriation of Malaysian students from the countries involved.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 — Malaysian businesses can benefit from the immense potential of artificial intelligence (AI) by establishing comprehensive upskilling programmes and adopting advanced generative AI solutions, said Google’s global head of government affairs and public policy Karan Bhatia.

PUTRAJAYA, 5 April — The National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) announced a dividend of 3.60 per cent for the National Education Savings Scheme (SSPN-i) for 2023 today.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 — The Dewan Negara today passed the Universities and University Colleges (Amendment) Bill 2023, which aims to enhance governance, activity management, and student discipline within higher education institutions.

LUMUT, March 30 — The Higher Education Ministry (KPT) will provide assistance to bring back the remains of two Malaysian students killed in a road accident in Lake Tekapo, New Zealand, today.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 — The Education Ministry (MoE) appointed 20,171 new teachers on a contract and permanent basis to overcome teacher shortages in schools last year.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 — The Investment, Trade, and Industry (Miti) Ministry said the low salaries being offered are the cause of the shortage of local skilled workers comprising graduates, although industrial demand continues to increase.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 — The Universities and University Colleges (Amendment) Bill (AUKU), which was passed in the Dewan Rakyat yesterday, will give more autonomy to students.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 — The Higher Education Ministry (MOHE) is developing Malaysia’s first Faculty of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in collaboration with Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) as part of the effort to meet current needs.

KUANTAN, Feb 3 — Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has advised the public to exercise caution amidst the rising prevalence of online investment frauds and social media slander to prevent being victimised by these deceptive practices.

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 31 — The Higher Education Ministry (MOHE) will be providing 24,000 spots for direct intake to Diploma and Certificate programmes at selected polytechnics or community colleges for the Academic Session II 2023/2024.