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The Sun
7 hours ago
- The Sun
Govt tightens campus safety rules after Cyberjaya murder
PETALING JAYA: The Higher Education Ministry has moved to tighten safety regulations across all public and private universities nationwide following the murder of a female student at a private university dormitory in Cyberjaya. In a written parliamentary reply yesterday, Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir said the ministry is committed to ensuring that institutions of higher learning provide a safe and conducive environment for students, both on and off campus. Zambry noted that under the Private Higher Educational Institutions Act 1996 (Act 555), the chief executive of every private university is responsible for overseeing student welfare, discipline, administration, and academic affairs in an orderly and accountable manner. 'To enhance safety standards, the ministry has begun enforcing two existing guidelines — the Off-Campus Student Management Guidelines introduced in 2021, and the Private Higher Education Institutions Premises Standards and Guidelines issued in 2023. 'These frameworks serve as references for all institutions to improve the safety and comfort of student accommodation, particularly for those residing off-campus.' Following the incident, the ministry has instructed all institutions to fully implement the guidelines. It has also proposed the establishment of structured Off-Campus Student Management Units at larger institutions, or the appointment of dedicated officers to handle student housing matters in smaller campuses. In addition, institutions are encouraged to engage regularly with community stakeholders such as Rukun Tetangga, community crime watch groups, joint management bodies, and the police to strengthen monitoring and security. Zambry said the ministry recommends that off-campus student housing be managed on a block basis to avoid mixed occupancy with the general public, as this would make it easier to monitor and respond to potential threats. He added that additional safety measures are being taken, including improving lighting in high-risk areas, increasing the number of CCTV installations, hiring more security personnel, and mapping out accommodation areas with elevated safety risks. 'To ensure ongoing compliance, the ministry will intensify periodic inspections and audits, and take enforcement action against any institution that fails to meet the required standards. 'Student welfare is a shared responsibility involving the ministry, campus administrators, enforcement agencies, and local communities – and the government will not compromise on matters of student safety.'
New Straits Times
13 hours ago
- New Straits Times
Higher Education Ministry strengthens student safety after Cyberjaya murder
KUALA LUMPUR: The Higher Education Ministry has implemented several follow-up actions following the tragic murder of a female student at a private university hostel in Cyberjaya. Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir said the ministry remains committed to ensuring that all institutions of higher education, including private institutions, provide a safe, conducive, and secure learning environment, especially within accommodation premises. In response to a question by Datuk Muhammad Bakhtiar Wan Chik (PH-Balik Pulau) in the Dewan Rakyat, Zambry said the ministry has taken immediate and comprehensive steps to strengthen student safety and security. These include expanding the use of the Guidelines for Off-Campus Student Management to all private institutions and ensuring compliance with existing guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The ministry is also proposing the establishment of Off-Campus Student Management Units (UPLK) in a structured manner or through the appointment of a dedicated portfolio, particularly for smaller institutions of higher learning. "Additionally, private institutions of higher learning are encouraged to hold regular engagement sessions with Rukun Tetangga (Neighbourhood Committees), Community Crime Watch, Joint Management Bodies (JMB) of apartments and condominiums, and the police. "The ministry is also recommending off-campus student accommodations be rented en bloc to improve security, rather than mixed-unit rental with public tenants. "This also includes safety features at off-campus student housing, such as installing additional CCTV cameras, increasing the number of security guards, improving lighting in high-risk areas (hotspots), and identifying high-risk residential zones," he said. Zambry added that the ministry takes the matter seriously and is committed to upholding student safety in line with the provisions under the Private Higher Educational Institutions Act 1996. He said the Act also places responsibility on the chief executives of private institutions of higher learning to ensure that matters related to teaching, administration, student welfare, and discipline are carried out in an orderly and safe manner, as outlined in subsection 33(a). Zambry also noted that the ministry has introduced two key safety frameworks, which are the Guidelines for Off-Campus Student Management at Institutions of Higher Education (2021) and the Guidelines and Standards for Private Higher Educational Institution Premises (2023). He said these documents serve as references for private higher educational institutions in providing secure and conducive accommodation for their students. "To strengthen ongoing compliance, the Higher Education Ministry has set targets for regular inspections and monitoring of private higher educational institutions. Various inspections, compliance audits, and verifications have been carried out by the ministry, including those arising from complaints, directives, or closures. "Student safety and well-being is a shared responsibility. It involves not just the ministry, but also enforcement agencies, institutions of higher education management, and the wider campus community. "The Higher Education Ministry does not compromise on safety, and we will continue to address any weaknesses systematically and firmly," he said.
Jordan News
13 hours ago
- General
- Jordan News
Higher Education Ministry Clarifies Classification Mechanism for Tawjihi Students in Unified Admissions - Jordan News
Higher Education Ministry Clarifies Classification Mechanism for Tawjihi Students in Unified Admissions Mu'men Al-Khatib, Director of the Unified Admission Coordination Unit, stated that most current inquiries received by the unit revolve around the classification of General Secondary Education Certificate (Tawjihi) students into two categories: 'Current Year' and 'Previous Years.' This classification determines whether a student is eligible to compete for all available university seats or only a limited percentage. اضافة اعلان Speaking to the Jordan News Agency (Petra) on Tuesday, Al-Khatib explained that student classification is based on four main cases: Current-Year Student: A student who passed the Jordanian Tawjihi for the first time this year, achieved at least 50% in all subjects, and earned a general average of no less than 65% is considered a "current-year student" and is eligible to compete for 100% of university seats. Previous-Year Student (Improving Scores): A student who passed Tawjihi in previous years and then retook some subjects to raise their average is classified as a "previous-years student" and may compete for only 5% of available seats. Supplementary Exam Case: A student who first passed the Tawjihi in the most recent supplementary session, then retook some subjects in the current summer session, will be classified based on the certificate used for university admission: If applying with the supplementary session results → Current-Year Student If applying with the summer session results (after retaking exams) → Previous-Year Student Al-Khatib stressed the importance of accurately entering the exam seat number, session, and selecting the certificate upon which the student wishes to compete. Full Retake or Branch Change: A student who retakes all Tawjihi subjects or switches academic branches is considered a current-year student and is eligible to compete for 100% of seats. — Petra
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
