SHAH ALAM, March 13 — Public institutions of higher learning (IPTA) and private institutions of higher learning (IPTS) in the country should not be differentiated because both play an equally important and critical role, said Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin What is...

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 — Although there are the vocal few who seek to abolish the Universities and University Colleges Act (AUKU) 1971, student leadership in local institutions of higher learning have indicated that amendments to the act would be more than sufficient.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 — The Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) has given its assurance that amendments to the Universities and University Colleges Act 1971 (AUKU) will be made to address its existing weaknesses, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 — The cooperation between universities and the industry sector must be strategic, as well as carefully planned and executed to ensure both parties reap the benefits, said Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.

JOHOR BAHRU, Feb 6 — The Higher Education Ministry (KPT) encourages all private higher education institutions (IPTS) to implement the Menu Rahmah programme to ease the burden of their students who come from the low-income group (B40).

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 2 — Free studies sponsorship programme for first-generation students from poor families who are able to pursue studies at institutions of higher learning, as suggested by Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin, is seen as being able to change the fate of this group.

PUTRAJAYA, 30 Jan — The Higher Education Ministry (KPT) hopes to introduce a free studies sponsorship programme for first-generation students from poor families who are able to pursue studies at institutions of higher learning.

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 27 — Malaysia hopes that Afghanistan would rethink its decision on banning women from universities as it is detrimental to the educational development of Muslims, said Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 — The National Union of Teaching Profession (NUTP) hopes the new Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek and the new Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin can enhance progress and improve the education system by introducing progressive policies.