Ministry of Higher Education ( MOHE ): April 2013

Sunday, 28 April 2013

Humane Complimentary Scholarship

Introduction

This programme is named 'Complimentary Scholarship' as to provide capable young generations, regardless affordable or unaffordable, a better environment for higher education. Malaysia stands between rich and poor countries. Rich families in Malaysia can afford their children to complete their higher education either locally or abroad nevertheless the overall cost it takes. However, the poor families cannot afford their children to go for higher education even though their children are capable. If this continues, Malaysia will lack of many talented future leaders as time passes by. To wipe out this problem before it becomes critical, scholarship is advisable to be given. Although there are many authorities have been providing scholarships, they do ask for in-return favours. For instance, scholars will be asked to work under the respective authorities for years before they are freed. For those authorities who provide complimentary scholarships, they do ask for unreasonable high qualifications which are quite difficult for young generations to apply for. Therefore, this programme is proposed to be launched for the sake of young generations who are capable and talented to pursue their higher education without any restrictions.

Objectives

To enable capable and talented young generations to pursue higher education
To provide sufficient subsidy for diligent young generations despite family background
To enable more young generations of Malaysian to be more educated
To increase the statistics of educated citizens in Malaysia

Targeted Group

Every citizen of Malaysian is advised to pursue higher education in order for Malaysia to be more developed. However, this programme is targeted on young adults especially SPM leavers and O-Level holders.

Implementation Measures

Many authorities have been providing scholarships for young generations but yet the statistic of educated citizens are still low. This is due to the incorrect implementation of the authorities. Most of the authorities require payback scholar have completed their higher education. Otherwise, they require unreasonable high qualifications to apply for scholarships. All these outrageous demands restrict young generations to apply for scholarships. Therefore, better measures have to be taken to allow more young generations to apply for scholarships to pursue higher education.

Lower the prerequisites to apply for scholarships

It is understandable for authorities to set high requirements for young generation to apply for scholarships. However, if the requirements are unreasonable, for example, straight A+ to apply for scholarships, many of the young generations cannot afford to meet the requirement. Grades are important, but not as important as practical intelligence.

Application for scholarships are open for all Malaysians

Malaysia is a multiracial country which comprises of more than three races. Authorities should open the application for scholarships to all citizens of Malaysia regardless of the race and family background. With this, more young generations are able to receive higher education.

A borderline for grades should be set and maintained

Although the prerequisites for application should be lowered, the requirement for scholars to maintain their grades at a particular borderline should be implied. This is to ensure that young generations are able to apply for scholarships and at the same time, withstand the standard required for higher education.

Friday, 26 April 2013

The Department of Community Colleges Education

Director

Introduction

The Department of Community Colleges Education (DCCE) is responsible for policy planning and development of community colleges with the aim of creating a lifelong learning environment in Malaysian society. Community colleges help to improve the skills and knowledge of Malaysians, especially the local community in an effort to produce more skilled workforce or semi-professionals for the purpose of national development and increase the level of socio-economic households.

At the moment, most community colleges award qualifications up to Level 3 in the MQF (Certificate 3) in both the Skills sector (Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia or the Malaysian Skills Certificate) as well as the Vocational and Training sector but the number of community colleges that are starting to award Level 4 qualifications (Diploma) are increasing. This is two levels below a Bachelor's degree (Level 6 in the MQF) and students within the system who intend to further their studies to that level will usually seek entry into Advanced Diploma programs in public universities, polytechnics or accredited private providers.

Vision

To champion technical, vocational education, training and become hub for lifelong learning by 2015.

Mission

Leveraging on Technical and Vocational Education and Training, and Lifelong Learning as a means of developing local communities into a knowledgeable and trained workforce to fulfill the demands of the world of work.

Objectives

To provide quality education which is both technologically advanced and holistic by:

Providing education and skills training to all levels of society
Organize and provide lifelong learning to generate a knowledgeable community (e-community) ;
Organize and provide up-skilling training, re-skilling training, and attachment training to cater the needs of the local workforce;
Creating and organizing strategic network and strategic alliances with the local communities and stakeholders;
Provide facilities, efficient services and a conducive and quality learning environment.

Organization Chart

The Department of Polytechnic Education

Introduction

The Department of Polytechnic Education (DPE) is in charge of developing polytechnics for Technical, Vocational Education and Training (TEVT) of the country to a firm and significant level within the value chain of the education and training sector.

The transformation of polytechnics is being carried out in accordance with the National Higher Education Strategic Plan (NHESP) and National Key Result Areas (NKRA). This empowers the polytechnics in providing an alternative route for developing sufficient highly skilled and better-quality human capital in ensuring the success of a new economy based on innovation and creativity.
The commercialization of research via collaboration between the polytechnics and the industry will improve and accelerate the pace of technology transfer as well as help the process of innovation at the industry level to gain success. This confidence will entice the industry to invest in polytechnics by providing financial resources to fund research and innovation activities. This will in turn help enhance the competitiveness of national productivity.
Premier polytechnics are established to play the lead role in the transformation agenda. This is done by offering programmes in niche areas that could form the basis for advancing polytechnics to a higher level as well as being referral experts for the industry as Centres of Excellence (COE). Polytechnics are also responsible for providing talents for national economy and not merely employees in order to generate a high income economy and sustainable development.

KUALA LUMPUR: UCSI University (UCSI) and the Department of Polytechnic Education (DPE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster greater cooperation in the area of technical education and training. The much awaited MoU signing ceremony took place on Mar 19, 2013.

Under the MoU, both UCSI and DPE have agreed to exchange best practices in research, curriculum and content development for various programmes of study and to create more articulation opportunities for polytechnic students. The cooperation will also result in increased academic mobility between UCSI and polytechnic for teaching staff, researchers and students.

The MoU signing ceremony was officiated by MOHE Secretary General YBhg. Datuk Ab Rahim bin Md Noor, UCSI Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic Affairs and Research) Prof. Emeritus Dr. Lim Koon Ong and two other representatives from Sunway College Kuching and EC-Council Academy.

Higher Education Minister YB Dato' Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin and Department of Polytechnic Education Director General Mejar (K) Haji Md. Nor bin Yusof, to name a few, were among the government dignitaries who were present to witness the ceremony.

Higher Education Minister YB Dato' Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said: "I am certain that today's MoU will help (enhance) the polytechnic students' learning process and (will be useful in) their future career."

Department of Polytechnic Education Director General Mejar (K) Haji Md. Nor also echoed YB Dato' Seri Mohamed Khaled sentiment, adding that polytechnic students has received many benefits from the previous MoU – in terms of articulation opportunities, industrial placements and professional certifications.

"Through this collaboration, we hope that students will take advantage of these opportunities to enrich their learning experience during their studies," he said.

Commenting on the MoU signing ceremony, Prof. Emeritus Dr. Lim said: "Universities play a crucial role in producing graduates who are well-versed in the intricacies of the industry."

"I believe that this move is an excellent example of how both public and private institutions can work together to raise the standards of technical and vocational education for the benefit of the nation."

Department of Higher Education

The Department of Higher Education is one of the four departments/sectors under the Ministry of Higher Education which regulates the nation’s higher educational institutions’ affairs (both public and private). It was formed with the establishment of the Ministry of Higher Education on 27 March 2004.

The Department of Higher Education (DHE) is responsible for policy planning, development and management of Public Institutions of Higher Education (PIHE) and Private Institutions of Higher Education (PvIHE) to elevate the Institutions of Higher Education (IHE) in Malaysia as world-class centres for academic excellence, in accordance with the aims and objectives of the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE).

To realize its goals and functions as an important department, its functions and responsibilities have been divided into the following sectors:

Management Sector of Public Institutions of Higher Education (PIHE)
Management Sector of Private Institutions of Higher Education (PvIHE)

Vision
To develop Malaysian Higher Educational Institutions as Centre of Academic Excellence of International Standard.

Mission
To develop and strengthen the higher educational institutions that produce individuals who are competitive and innovative with high moral values to meet the nation’s aspirations.

Objectives

To ensure that at least two national universities are ranked among the world's 200 best universities with one of them listed among the Top 50 universities in the world.
To develop at least 10 centres of excellence that are internationally recognised for their research, copyrights, publications, research collaboration and commercialization of research findings.
To ensure at least 75% of the lecturers in Public Institutions of Higher Education (PIHE) possess a PhD degree or its equivalent.
To produce competent graduates who are able to meet the needs of the national and international workforce with 75% of them successfully securing employment within six months after graduation.
To ensure that 200,000 international students pursue their Diploma, Bachelor and Post-Graduate degrees in local institutions of higher education by the year 2020.
To enhance strategic linkages between local and foreign institutions of higher education as well as other local or international renowned research institutions in the fields of research, development and commercialisation.
To formulate and establish policies, regulatory systems and services that facilitate the development of an enhanced quality higher education in accordance with the higher education policy and the country’s vision.
To ensure that at least 40% of the cohort aged 17-23 years pursue tertiary education, and student development programmes produce all-rounded students who are physically, emotionally, spiritually and intellectually balanced.

Functions
The key functions of the Department are:

To draft, implement, monitor and evaluate policies, programmes and activities of higher educational institutions with an aim towards
higher education excellence.
To develop an efficient and innovative management system for the higher educational institutions.
To plan and ensure that the establishment of higher educational institutions and their facilities are conducive and of high quality which are at par with international best practices.
To plan and coordinate the establishment of centres of excellence in higher educational institutions.
To develop academicians of higher educational institutions who possess high scholastic qualifications to excel in their respective specialised fields of specialisation.
To research, draft, update and enforce the Acts that are related to higher education.
To plan and coordinate policies that inculate a research culture by strengthening research activities, development and commercialisation through better collaboration among higher educational institutions, industries and the government.
To develop, monitor and supervise academic programmes of higher educational institutions to fulfill the needs of the employment market and to gain international recognition.
To draft, coordinate and execute the policies for local and international student admissions into higher educational institutions.
To draft and coordinate policies as well as to plan the personal development and welfare of Malaysian students studying in local and foreign higher educational institutions, so as to produce holistic graduates in line with the national aspiration.
To plan, encourage and coordinate activities the for the internationalisation of Malaysian higher educational through various strategic approaches.
To plan, implement and coordinate marketing activities of higher education locally and internationally, towards positioning Malaysia
as a Centre of Educational Excellence.

Conclusion
The different divisions under the Department of Higher Education will concentrate on their respective areas in improving the quality of education services and ensuring that programmes offered by the public and private higher educational institutions in Malaysia are of high quality and international standards. In their endeavour to achieve these goals, they have established promotional offices in Dubai, Jakarta, Ho-Chi Minh City and Beijing. A Technical Committee has also been formed to make Malaysia a Centre of Excellence. This committee is chaired by the Minister of Higher Education. A Technical Committee on ‘Edu-Tourism’ was also formed.

Organization chart

Top Management of MOHE

Vision, Mission, Motto, Objective.

Vision
To make Malaysia a centre of higher educational excellence by the year 2020.

Mission
To build and create a higher education environment that is conducive for the development of a superior centre of knowledge and to generate individuals who are competent, innovative and of noble character to serve the needs of the nation and the world.

To create a strategic and systematic plan for higher education
To reinforce the management system of higher education
To increase the level of capacity, accessibility and participation in higher education
To enhance the quality of higher education at par with international standards
To internationalize Malaysian higher education

Motto

Leading Knowledge Excellence

Objectives

To ensure at least two national universities are listed among the top 100 universities in the world, and one of the universities is listed among the top 50 universities in the world.
To develop at least 20 international accredited Centres of Excellence for research, copyrights, publications, research co-operations, and 10% from the research results is commercialized.
To ensure at least 75% of lecturers in public institutions of higher education hold a Doctor of Philosophy degree or its equivalent, and 30% of lecturers in polytechnics and community colleges hold a Master degree or its equivalent.
To produce competent graduates to meet the needs of the national and international workforce with the aim that 75% of the graduates will secure jobs in the relevant fields within six months after graduation.
To encourage internationalisation of higher education by attracting foreign students to achieve at least 10% of the total student population for diploma, first degree, and postgraduate.
To increase the access to higher education of cohort (17-23 years old) to 50%, and to widen lifelong learning opportunities for all in all forms of conventional and non-conventional higher education.
To ensure continuous improvement in public university financing from other sources with a ratio of 30% financed by comprehensive/focused universities, 40% by research universities and the rest by the government.
To provide sufficient higher education infrastructures compatible to the best practices that are used internationally.
To provide financial aids for potential and eligible students to gain access to higher education.
To strengthen strategic collaborations between local and foreign higher education institutions, as well as renowned local and foreign institutions in the field of research, development and commercialisation.

Introduction

The Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) was established on 27 March, 2004 with the intention of developing and creating a higher education environment to encourage the establishment of centers of knowledge, and the development of competent, innovative and ethical individuals thus fulfilling national and international aspirations.

The MOHE is responsible for developing an advantageous higher education ecosystem in Public and Private Institutions of Higher Education (PIHE and PvIHE respectively), Polytechnics and Community Colleges. These institutions are the main components in the ecosystem of higher education and national training to produce thinkers, scholars, scientists, and a skilled and semi skilled workforce.

MOHE is also to take charge of higher education in Malaysia which involves more than 900,000 students pursuing higher education in 20 public universities, 33 private universities and university colleges, 4 foreign university branch campuses, 22 polytechnics, 37 community colleges and about 500 private colleges.

There are also other government agencies involved in higher education under the jurisdiction of MOHE; namely the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA), the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (Perbadanan Tabung Pendidikan Tinggi Nasional – PTPTN) and Yayasan Tunku Abdul Rahman (YTAR).

Logo

The globe symbolizes globalization and internationalization of MOHE as the Centre of Educational Excellence.

The spiral progression symbolizes the development towards higher goals and the dynamic nature of MOHE.

The red ladder symbolizes the rapid and continuous improvement in the quality and professionalism of the MOHE staff.

The revolving coil around the globe symbolizes the dynamicism and responsiveness to changes.

The colours of MALAYSIA FLAG are used.

Red symbolizes bravery andready for any challenge.

Blue symbolizes unity, dark blue symbolizes stability and strength of MOHE as the centre of education in the world.

Yellow symbolizes sovereignty and Islam to accentuate MOHE as an outstanding, prestigious, and quality government agency. The bright colour symbolizes MOHE as an active and energetic ministry.

Bright colour symbolized MOHE as an active and energetic ministry.