Higher Education In Malaysia

We will now talk about higher education history in Malaysia. First and foremost, we will talk about history of University Malaya (UM). It is well known as the oldest university in Malaysia situated in the heart core of our country. In April 1949 it was established in Singapore.

The term Malaya symbolizes our country so as the name given to UM. Since 1948 it is recommended by The Carr-Saunders Commission that different ethnicity could mingle and realize the essential that this university is for our own country.

It was a very fast growth of UM during the first decade it is organized and this ended in split of two which one situated in Singapore and another in Kuala Lumpur. Therefore, both these department decided to upgrade the status of the division into national university. The country’s first prime minister namely Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj being the first Chancellor in 1962 June 16th. Then, a world-renowned Mathematician , Professor Oppenhiem was the Vice Chancellor.

On the other hand, University of Science Malaysia(USM) organized as the second university in our country and also gave the name as University Pulau Pinang.USM provides variety courses in science subject, humanity, arts and also provided researches facilities.

USM was establish by an agreement reached in 1962. The ceremony of laying the foundation stone by our Prime Minister was held in Sungai Ara on this historical date which was on August 7th 1967.

Members chosen from the university, representative from government department and those appointed by Ministry of Higher Education forms the board of directors and eventually creates the management of USM The board of directors, as an important council, have the rights to rephrase the university constitution, statutes, acts and regulations.

As for the highlight for our country, National University of Malaysia (UKM) uphold the national language Bahasa Melayu since it was organized on 18 May 1970. It is well located in the centre of Bangi nearby to town and the complete with attractive landscape and eye-catching sceneries. Slowly, this gigantic university expended to 12 well establishes faculties’ four institutes and nine academic centers.

UKM also owns holding known as UKM holdings. A large number of professors and lectures forms a massive academic line a staffs resulted more than 7500 souls. Undergraduate as well as postgraduate students comprise the population of UKM graduates which taking to into account local and foreign students from various countries. A large number of successful graduates consist bachelors, masters and PhDs. UKM, though a mastermind of nationalistic spirit aspirations and being outstanding. UKM still and will always preserve its cherished culture and impregnable values.

The three higher institution that have been stated before are the earlier higher education in Malaysia that have been provided through the citizens. The establishment of these three higher education institution influences the establishment of other institution such as UPM, UTM, UUM and other private institution as well.


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History of National University of Malaysia (UKM)

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM as it is popularly known) was formally established
on 18 May 1970. UKM is the third university in Malaysia, but the first to use Bahasa
Melayu, the national language, as the medium of instruction. UKM aims to produce
graduates with skills and expertise in various fields for development of the Malaysian
society, and country.

The idea of establishing a national university was first mooted as far back as the early 1920s. The initial proposition, made by Abd. Kadir Adabi, sought for the establishment of a university that could meet the educational needs of the Malays and the development of their language
Through the 1930s, the idea grew, secretly cherished in the hearts of the Malays, especially during the time of colonial domination. It was actively pursued during the 40s and the 50s when the Federation of the Union of Malay Teachers of the Peninsula agitated for the placement of the Malay Language in the active life of the country, and enhance the status of Malay schools so that their students could further their studies at tertiary level.

During the formation of UKM about 33 years ago, there were 192 students, with 78
academic staff. At that time UKM had three faculties namely, Faculty of Arts, Faculty of
Science, and Faculty of Islamic Studies. UKM today has expanded to 12 faculties, namely – the faculties of Economics, Engineering, Education, Islamic Studies, Business Management, Medicine, Science andTechnology, Social Sciences and Humanities, Law, Information Sciences and
Technology, Allied Health Sciences, and Dentistry.

The university has three research institutes, the Institute of Malay World and Civilisation (ATMA), the Institute for Environment and Development (LESTARI) and the Institute for Malaysian and International Studies (IKMAS). Apart from the three research institutes UKM has two research excellence centres, the Centre for Gene Analysis and Technology (CGAT), and
Centre for Advanced Engineering. In addition, UKM has founded a private limited
holding company known as UKM Holdings, which handles the commercial activities of
UKM.

The University is supported by several central divisions, which manages and correlates
all academic activities such as - the centres for Public and International Relations
(PUSPA), General Studies, Research Management, Publication and Education
Technology, Academic Advancement, Students Development, and Co-curriculum. The
Computer Centre maintains the University’s ICT systems. Postgraduate degrees are
coordinated by the Centre for Graduate Studies and include advanced diplomas,
specialist degrees, masters and PhDs, which are offered in various fields. The Centre for Educational Extension is responsible for running UKM’s academic programmes for executives in service.

Source:
1. Abdul Samad Hadi, Zalizan Mohd Jelas, Mazlin B. Mokhtar & Yang Farina. 2002. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, The national university with an international reach: Opportunities and Challenges in the 21st Century. Paper presented at the 16th Australian International Education Conference 30 September – 5 October 2002.
2. UKM's portal http://www.ukm.my/portal/home.html

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The Benefits of Higher Eduaction Towards Society

1. Give job opportunities to others by providing jobs to all level of social class. For example lower class group can obtain contract jobs in the universities or collages such as gardener, cleaner, cafeteria waiter and others to maintain their survival in modern world
2. Provide learning facilities and learning methods in order to develop a knowledgeable nation
3. Educate people to be more sensitive in certain issues involving society
4. The society can gain variety of solution base on the research that have been done by higher education institute to solve any problems that occurs

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Contribution Of Higher Education Through Politics

To Educate the Politicians to Be More Confident, Disciplined and A Person Who Has An Own Principle In His Or Her Life

• To be a success leader, the politician should own principle, discipline and own stand.

• Principle here means a politician should realize that they are voicing their opinions on behalf the whole society

• Discipline person means, after being a politician, a person should fulfill all the promises that they have made towards the society, not just speaking out without doing anything.

• A politician also should be able to be good in the time management for their career, family and other purposes

• Tun Mahathir is good example because he knows to manage his time wisely and a talented leader.

Existence of Politic Parties

• A leader who are well educated, they would be able to come up with a stable politic party in all aspect.

• This would be a good example for all the followers in molding many other capable leaders later on in the future undertakings

• This party also would always pay attention on the citizen’s need and welfare

• This party could educated our citizen’s on importance of politic in a good manner

Education Would Mature a Politician’s thinking

• Education that was obtained by an individual will show the way they think, and it goes the same to a politician

• A well-educated politician usually would have a positive thinking and would be able to overcome problems that they face wisely

• A politician could also use the education they have to control their stress and provocation from the opposition party.

An Education Introduce People with Politics Systems

• The education system teaches us what is mainly about politics.

• People know what is meant by the election system, what is parliament, the senate and also house of representatives.

• In the secondary school starting from form 1 until form 6, students learn the History subject

• In the higher level in universities, students learn politics in various subject such as Political Science and History

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Contribution Of Higher Education Through Economics

Human Development

We can get many benefits via higher education such as human development. The variety of courses that are provided in university are able to create more job opportunity. The graduated students that pass their exam with flying colors are able to fill many position in an organization and they are able to work inside the country and also in oversea.

Increase of Economic Growth

Higher education also can help to increase the economic growth. It can be achieved through student exchange program and international student’s enrolment in this country will help increase the money exchange. Moreover, some scholarships are offered by government to students to further their studies. When the students successfully graduated, they are eventually bounded to the firm that offered the scholarship. This surely promises to the firm that the workers have to contribute according to the agreement that they signed. Therefore, their works will contribute to the country economic development.

Excellent cultural and intellectual thought

Education can help nurturing a community with many intellectual people. This can be made by creating an effective and quality academic module and co-curricular program for our education system. But apart from that , not many of the graduates really uses/apply their knowledge and experiences during their life in universities to their life after that.

Development of Science and Technology

Many universities offer science and technology courses such as geology, chemistry, physics and others. Many researches and development are done by the students and lecturers. When the students graduate from the university, they will work in the government and private sectors as the professional workers. This will create a good competition to be the best among the companies. At last, this will contribute to the development of science and technology in the country.

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Our Point of View

Understanding the cronology of higher education in Malaysia requires evidance base on history line. What are the background history of higher eduaction in Malaysia?

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I think we should have the objective to what we do first..my suggestion is..what is the main contribution of higher education in Malaysia..we need to know well about higher education in malaysia and recognize what is future brings after we graduate..

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How can higher education play roles in politics?

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What kind of benefits that wecan obtain in economics if higher education involved in this matter?

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Government Will Accept Views of "Students’ Parliament"

By K. KASTURI DEWI

GEORGE TOWN: The Government would consider the views and concerns raised by university students in their “students’ parliament” when drafting future policies, especially those concerning institutes of higher learning.

Deputy Higher Education Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah said undergraduates had the maturity and confidence to raise their views and opinions in an objective manner, which would be useful in helping the Government shape national policies.

“There is nothing wrong if the students raise concerns which are political in nature but these must be done within the confines of the learning process,” he told reporters after personally accepting the proposal for the formation of the “students’ parliament” from USM Students Body Council president Mohammad Shafiq Abdul Aziz at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) here Thursday. Also present was University Sains Malaysia (USM) vice-chancellor Prof Tan Sri Dzulkifli Abdul Razak.

USM is the first university in the country to come out with a proposal to form such a “parliament.” Saifuddin said he expected the other universities in the country to start their own “students’ parliament.” “The universities are encouraged to come out with their own models because the ultimate aim is to encourage intellectual discussions amongst students.

“We will also leave it to the respective universities and their students to introduce or to implement their own set of guidelines to curb any form of abuse,” he said. He added that the formation of the “parliament” marked a new milestone in increasing the participation of undergraduates in discussions concerning government policies.

Dzulkifli said the formation would be completed once the “constitution” was finalised and gazetted. Earlier, Saifuddin witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement between USM and the Chemistry Department for the teaching and training of forensic science students of USM’s School of Health Sciences.

Dzulkifli said USM is the first university in the country to have a DNA forensic laboratory. “The university will also be offering DNA and paternity tests services to the public and in about two weeks’ time, forensic digital technology facilities would be made available at the university,” he said.

He also said 80% of USM undergraduates who graduated in forensic science were gainfully employed by the Chemistry Department. Also present were department director-general N. Hithaya Jeevan and forensic division director Primulapathi Jaya Krishnan.