Zambry urges collective effort by varsities to develop AI-focused disciplines

Zambry urges collective effort by varsities to develop AI-focused disciplines

PUTRAJAYA: While universities are encouraged to establish their own artificial intelligence (AI)-focused disciplines, a collective effort by experts is crucial to establish a unified foundation for AI development, says Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir. The Higher Education Minister said to develop something new, the country should “pool together all our experts, create a unified … Read more

Over 100 IPs opened against private higher education institutes for various offences

Over 100 IPs opened against private higher education institutes for various offences

PETALING JAYA: More than 100 investigation papers have been opened against private higher education institutions for various offences. Deputy Higher Education Minister Datuk Mustapha Sakmud (pic) said the ministry had conducted compliance audits on 355 institutions between 2019 and 2024 for the lack of compliance to the Private Higher Educational Institution Act (Act 555). “A … Read more

Rise in number of HIV cases involving tertiary students since 2021, Dewan Rakyat told

Rise in number of HIV cases involving tertiary students since 2021, Dewan Rakyat told

KUALA LUMPUR: There has been an increasing trend of HIV cases among tertiary students aged from 18 to 25 years old in public and private higher education institutions across the country, the Dewan Rakyat was told. The Higher Education Ministry, citing figures from the Health Ministry, said there were 214 HIV cases involving tertiary students … Read more