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The governance of private higher education in Malaysia has evolved over time in response to domestic changes and global trends in the governance of this sector. Nevertheless, outstanding challenges remain as evidenced by graduate unemployment, visa abuse and rogue institutions. Regular monitoring is required to ensure quality is achieved in terms of output.
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This refers to the Malays and indigenous population.
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Initially established with funding from Telekom Malaysia (or the privatized national telecommunication company of Malaysia.
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Funded by PETRONAS, the national petroleum company of Malaysia.
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Initially established with funding from Tenaga Nasional Berhad, which is the utilities company of Malaysia.
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As stated by the Prime Minister, Abdullah Badawi in his opening address at the Malaysian Education Summit 2004 on 27 April 2004 at the Sunway Lagoon Resort Hotel (page 5 of speech).
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The Minister of Education at that time explained that “The merger is a big step taken by the government in striving for progression of national education and should be maintained under one roof to facilitate administration” (page 5 of speech). http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2013/08/21/merging-of-ministries-to-ensure-education-quality/ Accessed 18 October 2016.
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The ten shifts are holistic, entrepreneurial and balanced graduates, talent excellence, nation of lifelong learners, quality technical and vocational education training (TVET) graduates, financial sustainability, empowered governance, innovation ecosystem, globalized online learning, and transformed higher education delivery.
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This institution was established in 1997 by the government, and it is under the jurisdiction of MOHE.
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Proficiency in English is identified as one of the contributing factors to employability in the private sector (see Darmi and Albion 2013).
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See the Sun (17 December 2012b, p. 1).
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This is a privatized company owned by the Ministry.
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This university is founded by Syed Mokhtar Albukhary, a prominent Bumiputera millionaire in Malaysia. In 2016, he was listed number 9 among Malaysia’s 50 richest man.
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This plan was later withdrawn, and a new collaboration model was announced.
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Tham, S.Y. (2019). Governing Private Higher Education in Malaysia: Change and Evolution. In: Jarvis, D., Mok, K. (eds) Transformations in Higher Education Governance in Asia. Higher Education in Asia: Quality, Excellence and Governance. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-9294-8_6
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