Graduates from private institutions are more employable because they meet private sector demands better and have the right qualities. While such is also expected of public varsities, the reality is that it doesn’t happen very much. Among the worst-hit are Universiti Teknologi MARA (36.16%), Universiti Malaya (42%), Universiti Sains Malaysia (40%), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (42%), and Universiti Putra Malaysia (38%). And, like the rest of us, public varsities must learn to live with less without compromising on quality,” he argues. But, public varsities must manage their money better,” he warns, adding that private institutions are an alternative – not a substitute, to public varsities.

Source: The Star January 14, 2017 22:54 UTC