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The Star
a day ago
- Politics
- The Star
MCA urges transparency, fair access to public varsities
KUALA LUMPUR: Universiti Malaya should postpone its intake under its Saluran Terbuka Universiti Awam (Satu) and suspend the planned fee hike for its Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) and other courses, says MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. Raising concerns over affordability and fairness in public medical education, Dr Wee urged the Higher Education Ministry to act to protect students from low- and middle-income families, particularly those unable to secure places through the Unit Pusat Universiti (UPU) system. (The UPU is a centralised government admission platform used by Malaysia's public universities, while Satu is an alternative pathway for students to apply directly to UM.) 'We are calling for an immediate halt to the Satu intake until all issues are clarified. The proposed RM500,000 fee for the 2025/2026 MBBS intake is alarming and must be postponed,' Dr Wee said. Other steep hikes for critical courses should also be withheld, he told a press conference at Wisma MCA yesterday. The MCA also released a paper titled 'Two Channels, One Future: Ensuring Fair Access to Universiti Malaya's Medical Programmes and Other Critical Courses' which is available online. According to student unions, tuition fees for the MBBS programme will go up to RM500,000 for the 2025/2026 intake. This is a 67% increase compared to the 2024/2025 session. Dr Wee said the rising financial burden and the lack of transparency in public university admissions are national issues affecting all Malaysians. The MCA outlined five key recommendations to the government to safeguard access for students from B40 and M40 families. First, it called for a freeze on Satu intakes and fee increases, along with an independent audit of Satu's cost structure to justify the disparities compared to other public and private institutions. The party also sought full disclosure of the rationale behind the fee hike. 'We need a clear explanation. Without transparency, medical education risks becoming a privilege for the wealthy,' Dr Wee said. Second, MCA is urging greater openness in admissions. It wants a breakdown of student intakes by qualification – such as Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM), matriculation, foundation and diploma – for competitive programmes like medicine. It also called for the UPU's CGPA standardisation algorithm to be published, along with annual reports on Satu and UPU admissions and resource allocation. To address limited seats, the third recommendation called for an expansion of subsidised UPU intakes for medicine and other essential fields, with a reallocation of resources in Budget 2026 and the 13th Malaysia Plan to prioritise healthcare and education. 'Over-reliance on fee-paying students via Satu undermines the role of public universities,' Dr Wee said. Fourth, MCA proposed governance reforms for the dual admission system, including independent oversight of Satu to curb commercialisation and uphold merit-based entry. It also suggested capping fee-paying seats in flagship programmes. Lastly, Dr Wee said the UPU assessment framework must be reviewed to ensure fairness for STPM students, taking into account the academic rigours and duration of the programme. 'These students deserve fair treatment. The system should not penalise them for choosing a more demanding path,' he added.
Free Malaysia Today
4 days ago
- General
- Free Malaysia Today
2024 STPM sees highest ever national CGPA
A total of 1,266 candidates, or 3.06%, achieved a CGPA of 4.00 in 2024, an increase of 150 candidates from 2023. (Bernama pic) KUALA LUMPUR : The national cumulative grade point average (CGPA) for the 2024 Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) examination was 2.85, the highest ever recorded. Malaysian Examinations Council (MPM) chairman Amin Taff said the CGPA rose slightly by 0.01 of a point, up from 2.84 the previous year. A total of 1,266 candidates, or 3.06%, achieved a CGPA of 4.00, an increase of 150 candidates from 2023. 'In 2024, the number of candidates who scored 5As in all five subjects increased from 41 in the 2023 STPM exam to 53,' he told a press conference here today. He also said the number of candidates who scored 4As increased from 1,087 in 2023 to 1,228 in 2024.
Hindustan Times
19-06-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Language varsity nod to 4-yr UG courses
Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Language University has approved the proposal to start four-year undergraduate courses at the university under the National Education Policy, in its academic council meeting held on Wednesday. The first batch will graduate to the fourth year from the new session. 'In the meeting of the academic council, the proposal to start a four-year undergraduate course in the university under the National Education Policy was also approved. Students will be able to take admission in it from the academic session 2025-26. Students who have secured 7.5 CGPA marks during the three-year graduation studies will be considered eligible for admission in it,' registrar Mahesh Kumar said. PG course in political science It was decided to start postgraduate studies in the department of political science from the new session. This course will start under the self-financing system and approved in the meeting of the academic council. Political science is being taught at undergraduate level at the language university. It was decided to start a PG course in the subject on the increasing demand of the students, vice-chancellor Prof Ajay Taneja said. Certificate courses to start Registrar Mahesh Kumar said that some certificate courses are also to be started under the faculty of science in the university. A committee of teachers has been formed to consider this. The proposals of the Board of Studies meeting held in various departments in the academic council were also approved. Decision on dismissal of teachers The meeting of the executive council will be held in Bhasha University on Thursday. In this, the fate of two teachers who were dismissed on March 10, 2024, after being found guilty of getting appointment without fulfilling the educational qualification will be decided. After being dismissed, they had made a representation to the governor who had ordered the matter be investigated by a high-level committee and settle it in the executive council.
Time of India
07-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
BAU-Sabour gets NAAC Grade ‘A' certification
Bhagalpur: Bihar Agricultural University (BAU), Sabour, Bhagalpur, has been awarded with NAAC Grade 'A' certification with a remarkable score of 3.08 out of 4 CGPA points, making it a nationally acclaimed institution of the state. BAU vice chancellor DR Singh said the NAAC Grade 'A' has put the university among the top-ranking universities of the country in the field of agriculture imparting education on projects focusing on sustainable agriculture, climate-resilient crops, precision farming, biotechnology and soil health etc. "The NAAC peer team visited the university between May 28 to May 30 for assessment in which all major academic, administrative, infrastructural, research and education extension aspects were thoroughly evaluated," the VC said. Referring to the grading, the VC further said it is a prestigious recognition awarded to higher educational institutions, indicating that it has achieved a high-level of standards in various aspects, including teaching, research, infrastructure, governance and student outcomes, within in a short span of 15 years. "The grading also underlines the university's alignment with the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 in the effective implementation across all parameters of higher education," Singh said, adding, "the university strategically restructured its course curriculum to make it multi-disciplinary, skill-oriented and innovation-driven academic course". The NAAC also lauded the BAU's consistent progress in diversifying student enrolments by reaching out for under-represented communities from rural and marginalized backgrounds, student satisfaction survey (recorded with an impressive 92.5% satisfaction based on OTP-verified feedback on teaching quality, mentorship and academic support), added the VC. Singh said the substantial steps for developing digital infrastructure, enabling smart classrooms, videoconferencing facilities, e-learning modules, digital libraries, and advanced laboratory systems through Learning Management System (LMS) are in use at the university. "These facilities allow seamless interaction between students and teachers, enhances blended learning and supports the digital assessment," he said.
Hindustan Times
27-05-2025
- Science
- Hindustan Times
ISRO-ICRB Scientist/Engineer Recruitment 2025: Apply for 320 posts at isro.gov.in, direct link here
Indian Space Research Organisation- ISRO Centralised Recruitment Board (ISRO-ICRB) has invited applications for Scientist/Engineer posts. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official website of ISRO at This recruitment drive will fill up 320 posts in the organisation. The last date to apply is June 16, 2025. Read below for eligibility, selection process and other details. 1. Scientist/Engineer 'SC' (Electronics): 113 posts 2. Scientist/Engineer 'SC' (Mechanical): 160 posts 3. Scientist/Engineer 'SC' (Computer Science): 44 posts 4. Scientist/Engineer 'SC' (Electronics)– PRL: 2 posts 5. Scientist/Engineer 'SC' (Computer Science) –PRL: 1 post Candidates who want to apply for the post can check the educational qualification and age limit through the Detailed Notification available here. Graduation should have been completed within the stipulated duration of the course as prescribed by the University. Candidates who are going to complete the above course in the academic year 2024-25 are also eligible to apply, provided final degree is available by 31.08.2025 and their aggregate is 65% marks or CGPA 6.84/10 (average of all semesters for which results are available). The selection process will comprise of written test. The written test will have single objective type paper consisting of two parts. The exam duration is for 120 minutes. Based on performance in the written test, candidates will be short-listed for Interview in the ratio of 1:5, with an aggregate minimum of 10 candidates. The application fee is ₹250/- for all the posts. However, initially all candidates have to uniformly pay ₹750/- per application as processing fee. The processing fee will be refunded only to those candidates who appear in the written test as under: (i.) ₹750/- i.e refund in full for candidates who are exempted from payment of Application Fee (women, SC/ST/ PwBD, Ex-Servicemen). (ii.) ₹500/- i.e after deducting the Application Fee in respect of all other candidates. For more related details candidates can check the official website of ISRO.
