The key tertiary education initiatives that were highlighted by Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad in the Education Minister 2020 Mandate last week were lauded by members of the academia. He also touched on initiatives to galvanise the synergy of the research and innovation ecosystem to enable universities to produce high-impact research and provide greater support to the private education sector to help grow the economy through the provision of quality higher education that promotes international student participation. In terms of the younger generation, Dr Mahathir said, there would be greater emphasis on the Service Learning Malaysia-University For Society (Sulam) programme. He, however, cautioned on its implementation by saying: “Firstly, the plan must be followed by key strategic initiatives that address issues, and that its initiatives must be provided with proper support. In this respect, the Education Ministry must come up with a better framework so that industries can play a significant role,” he said.

Source: New Strait Times February 12, 2020 05:37 UTC