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The Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
MOHE urges polytechnics to expand digital learning in TVET sector
SHAH ALAM: The Higher Education Ministry (MOHE) has urged polytechnics and community colleges (POLYCC) to accelerate the adoption of digital technology in teaching and learning to strengthen Malaysia's Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector. MOHE secretary-general Datuk Dr Anesee Ibrahim emphasised the need for higher learning institutions to move beyond traditional methods and integrate advanced tools such as artificial intelligence (AI), augmented reality (AR), and virtual reality (VR). 'For the first time this year, these technologies are being showcased in an exhibition format at the POLYCC eDOLA Digital Fair 2025, allowing visitors to experience the technology used in teaching and learning,' he said in a statement issued by the Polytechnic and Community College Education Department. Anesee officiated the closing of the two-day fair at Setia City Mall, which featured digital innovations including AI, AR, VR, flight simulators, robotics, and e-sports. The event also marked the launch of ILHAM@CeLT (Innovative Learning Hub for Advancing Method) by Politeknik METrO Kuala Lumpur, designed to develop future-focused digital teaching materials. Additionally, the fair hosted Malaysia's first POLYCC–AWS League of Large Language Model (LLM) Bootcamp, organised by Amazon Web Services (AWS), making POLYCC the first agency in the country to hold the programme. The fair aligns with efforts to promote digital awareness and culture under the National Digitalisation Policy. - Bernama
New Straits Times
3 days ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
AI, VR, AR to play bigger role in polytechnic, community college teaching
SHAH ALAM: Polytechnics and community colleges (POLYCC) under the Higher Education Ministry have been urged to step up the use of digital technology in teaching and learning to strengthen the country's Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector. Its secretary-general Datuk Dr Anesee Ibrahim said higher learning institutions must move beyond conventional methods and embrace tools such as artificial intelligence (AI), augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) to produce competitive talent. "For the first time this year, these technologies are being showcased in an exhibition format at the POLYCC eDOLA Digital Fair 2025, allowing visitors to experience the technology used in teaching and learning," he said in a statement issued by the Polytechnic and Community College Education Department today. Anesee earlier launched the closing of the two-day fair at Setia City Mall, which featured digital innovations including AI, AR, VR, flight simulators, robotics and e-sports. The event also saw the launch of ILHAM\@CeLT (Innovative Learning Hub for Advancing Method) by Politeknik METrO Kuala Lumpur, aimed at developing future-focused digital teaching materials. In addition, the fair hosted Malaysia's first POLYCC–AWS League of Large Language Model (LLM) Bootcamp, organised by Amazon Web Services (AWS), making POLYCC the first agency in the country to hold the programme. The fair is part of efforts to raise awareness and promote a digital culture in line with the National Digitalisation Policy. – Bernama
The Star
20-07-2025
- Business
- The Star
Malaysia, Indonesia boost edu ties
One for the album: Anesee (second from left) with (from left) EMGS chief executive officer Novie Tajuddin, Indonesian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur education and cultural attaché Prof Dr Muhammad Firdaus, and Education Malaysia Indonesia director Dr Hasnul Faizal Hushin Amri during the 'Mega Ayo Kuliah di Malaysia 2025' programme. ARTIFICIAL intelligence (AI), renewable energy technology, and aerospace are among the strategic fields in which Malaysian lecturers and students can expect to collaborate with their Indonesian counterparts. This was one of the key areas of cooperation agreed upon during Higher Education Ministry secretary-general Datuk Dr Anesee Ibrahim's recent visit to the neighbouring country. In addition to research collaborations and lecturer or student mobility, partnerships between higher education institutions (HEIs) will also continue to be strengthened, building upon existing collaborations. During the two-day working visit, which began on July 11, Anesee attended programmes, meetings and courtesy calls with his counterparts, creating new opportunities for bilateral cooperation between the two nations. The visit was part of the ministry's efforts to strengthen cooperation among regional countries to position Malaysia as a preferred destination for international students. The Higher Education Ministry, in its statement dated July 13, said Indonesia is among the top countries sending students to Malaysia, with 11,293 students as of March this year. It added that as of December 2024, a total of 464 collaboration agreements had been signed between Malaysian and Indonesian HEIs, including capacity-building programmes involving student and academic mobility. 'The Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS) is also offered to international students pursuing studies in Malaysian HEIs. As of December 2024, 21 Indonesian students had received this scholarship. 'Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS), an agency under the ministry, plays a significant role in promoting Malaysia's higher education sector and continues to intensify its marketing and promotional efforts,' the statement read. During his visit, Anesee also attended the 'Mega Ayo Kuliah di Malaysia 2025' programme, held in Jakarta on July 12, with the participation of 21 Malaysian HEIs. In his speech, Anesee welcomed more Indonesian students to Malaysia and highlighted several significant initiatives, such as the Graduate Pass – a one-year visa facility for graduates – launched at the Asean Higher Education Ministers' Roundtable Conference in Langkawi in June. Other initiatives include the Asean Global Exchange for Mobility and Scholarship (Asean Gems), an online platform providing information on scholarships offered by Asean countries. To date, over 300 scholarship providers have joined the platform, with a commitment of more than RM19mil in funding available for students to pursue higher education. The ministry said a continuously evolving education system that meets current needs and high-quality HEIs that have earned international recognition are the main factors attracting international students to Malaysia. 'The ministry is confident that efforts to promote Malaysia as a preferred destination for international students will help enhance the country's global image. 'The ministry's internationalisation policy for higher education, aligned with current needs, will also position Malaysia to compete globally in line with the principles of Malaysia Madani, namely sustainability, prosperity, innovation and confidence,' the statement read.
New Straits Times
29-04-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Public universities urged to adopt entrepreneurial mindset for financial sustainability
KOTA KINABALU: Public universities are urged to better utilise their existing resources and embrace an entrepreneurial mindset to ensure financial sustainability. Higher Education secretary-general Datuk Dr Anesee Ibrahim said there is a need for continuous investment to build world-class institutions and a robust higher education ecosystem. He said that while education and consultancy are among the main products of universities, both are still not consistently or significantly contributing to university income. Acknowledging the challenges, Anesee said public universities must move away from a dependency mindset and cultivate a stronger culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. In 2023, the government allocated about RM12 billion to public universities, covering 70 per cent of institutional expenditure. The remaining expenses were funded through tuition fees and other sources. He said the endowment received by these universities is still considered low compared to global standards, while wakaf for education has yet to be successfully commercialised. "There is a need to transform Malaysia's higher education financing system comprehensively. We can no longer rely on the same model and expect different results. "We need a new strategy to reduce dependence on traditional products while simultaneously enhancing the sustainability of the national higher education system," he said during a programme on Reforming the New Funding Model for Higher Education Institutions Towards Sustainability at a hotel here. Anesee also called for sustained engagement between universities, industry players, alumni, and the broader community to support institutional development. Citing Asean's growing population of 670 million and its economic strength, he said there are opportunities to expand education and research collaborations in areas such as green technology, biodiversity, climate change, and food security. "Malaysia is no longer merely a low-cost study destination, but a hub for excellence in higher education, especially in strategic fields such as maritime studies, tropical biodiversity, the digital economy, and social entrepreneurship," he said. Anesee expressed optimism that with innovative strategies and collaborative efforts, Malaysia can build a higher education system that is not only world-class but also rooted in its own strengths. Present was Universiti Malaysia Sabah vice-chancellor Professor Datuk Dr Kasim Md Mansur.
