Abandoned building unsuitable as hostel; needs a business tenant, says Zambry

Ministry says monitoring situation with Foreign Ministry, Education Malaysia offices in republic

Zambry dismisses Kedah exco's claims as no MOU signed during Muhammad Yunus' state visit

Minister warns that students involved in such misdemeanour face disciplinary action

KUANTAN, June 22 — The Higher Education Ministry (MOHE) will help Malaysian students in Iran gain placements at local institutions should they choose to return home, said minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abdul Kadir.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 — The bodies of the 13 victims from the collision involving a bus carrying Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (Upsi) students along the East-West Highway in Banun, Gerik, near Tasik Banding, early today have been taken to Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital (HRPB) in Ipoh for a post-mortem.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 — Malaysia-Russia cooperation in the scientific field and higher education will be expanded at the 4th Joint Commission for Economic, Scientific, Technical and Cultural Cooperation (JC-ESTC) meeting in Langkawi in November.

PETALING JAYA, April 19 — The Higher Education Ministry (MoHE) has requested Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) to review its pedagogical approaches following the recent viral issue involving students dressed in costumes resembling members of a racial extremist group.

PUTRAJAYA, March 17 — Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abdul Kadir said the government is considering other methods to encourage more borrowers to repay their National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) loans, in addition to reintroducing travel restrictions.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 — Malaysia and Australia have agreed to the establishment of a Joint Working Group (JWG) as a move to strengthen cooperation in the field of higher education.

IPOH, Jan 11 — The Higher Education Ministry (MOHE) is making efforts to bring Malaysian lecturers teaching abroad back home to serve the country.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 — A lecturer linked to the issue of sending sexually explicit messages has been suspended.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 — Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir has instructed Universiti Malaya (UM) to launch an immediate investigation into two sexual harassment allegations against a professor that have tarnished the university’s image.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 — The Higher Education Ministry (MOHE) is giving flood-hit universities the flexibility to conduct their academic activities as needed, including online learning.

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 26 — Public and private institutions of higher learning need to ensure their students do not engage in outdoor activities, including water activities, during this northeast monsoon season.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 — The National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) will issue an official statement regarding the proposal to cease funding university courses with a loan repayment rate of less than 30 per cent, said Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abdul Kadir.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 — The Defence Ministry (Mindef) will investigate a case involving a cadet officer from Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM), who was allegedly bullied and abused by a senior.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 — The use of artificial intelligence (AI) can be greatly beneficial in learning if students do not abandon the culture of reading and critical thinking in their pursuit of knowledge, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 10 — Malaysia will develop a Centre of Excellence in Education and Training for youth from developing and post-war countries.

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.