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Daily Express
3 days ago
- Business
- Daily Express
Strengthen China edu ties: Chamber
Published on: Thursday, June 12, 2025 Published on: Thu, Jun 12, 2025 Text Size: Warm and cordial exchange between SCCC and the delegation from USST. Kota Kinabalu: Sabah China Chamber of Commerce President Datuk Frankie Liew said Malaysia, China, and Southeast Asian countries must work together to build a higher education system that possesses its own characteristics and international competitiveness. This system should cultivate future talents with a global outlook, rooted in their own culture and wisdom, to lead regional development. Advertisement 'We must build our own educational confidence and cultural strength!' he emphasized during a recent dialogue with Prof. Yue Haiyang, Vice President of the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology (USST). He noted that the recent incident in the United States, where Harvard University revoked the visas of some international students, has sparked global concern about the freedom and inclusiveness of American education. This situation has made China and Southeast Asian countries realise more deeply that only by improving the quality of their own higher education and establishing independent academic systems and education brands can they ensure sustainable talent development. Liew believes that in the current global transformation of higher education – triggered by the US's increasing exclusion of international students – strengthening educational cooperation between Malaysia and China holds significant strategic importance. During a recent visit to Sabah, Prof. Yue Haiyang paid a special visit to the CCCS and held cordial and in-depth discussions with Liew and the chamber's board members on the development of international education cooperation. Recently, USST and Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) officially signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) to launch a short-term student exchange programme between their respective business schools. Each university will select 50 students to participate in short-term academic programs at the partner institution. It is noted that USST had already begun initial exchanges last year, sending students to Sabah to experience the local academic and living environment, laying a strong foundation for this collaboration. Liew praised the cooperation between USST and UMS, noting that it would enhance academic exchanges and the sharing of research achievements in business and related fields. It will also deepen and broaden inter-university collaboration, and help raise the academic reputation and visibility of UMS on the international stage. He warmly welcomed USST's decision to partner with UMS. 'Sabah not only has a multicultural society, beautiful natural ecology, and a stable and safe social environment, but also increasingly developed higher education infrastructure and an internationalisation strategy, making it an ideal platform for international education cooperation.' He believes that this partnership will help improve the quality of education and research at both universities and promote the development of Sabah's international education industry. According to statistics, the global education and training market is currently valued at around USD 7.5 trillion, and it is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 6pc to reach approximately USD 10 trillion by 2027. It is expected to continue to grow steadily over the next decade. 'Education is no longer just about cultivating talent – it has become an essential part of national strength and economic development,' Liew added. He also expressed hope that USST and UMS will continue to expand their collaboration to include joint research, education and training programs, and the commercialisation of research outcomes. Together, they can explore new areas and markets in higher education cooperation. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Borneo Post
3 days ago
- Business
- Borneo Post
Malaysia, China urged to build distinctive, competitive higher education system amid global shifts
Prof Yue Haiyang (fifth right), Frankie Liew (fourth right) with the USST delegates and SCCC members. KOTA KINABALU (June 11): Malaysia, China and Southeast Asian countries must work together to build a higher education system that possesses its own characteristics and international competitiveness, said Sabah China Chamber of Commerce (SCCC) president Datuk Frankie Liew. He said this system should cultivate future talents with a global outlook, rooted in their own culture and wisdom, to lead regional development. 'We must build our own educational confidence and cultural strength,' he emphasized during a recent dialogue with vice president of the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology (USST), Professor Yue Haiyang. Liew noted that the recent incident in the United States, where Harvard University revoked the visas of some international students, has sparked global concern about the freedom and inclusiveness of American education. This situation has made China and Southeast Asian countries realize more deeply that only by improving the quality of their own higher education and establishing independent academic systems and education brands can they ensure sustainable talent development. He believes that in the current global transformation of higher education — triggered by the US's increasing exclusion of international students — strengthening educational cooperation between Malaysia and China holds significant strategic importance. During a recent visit to Sabah, Prof Yue paid a special visit to the SCCC and held cordial and in-depth discussions with Liew and its members on the development of international education cooperation. Recently, USST and Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) officially signed two memorandums of understanding (MOUs) to launch a short-term student exchange program between their respective business schools. Each university will select 50 students to participate in short-term academic programs at the partner institution. It is noted that USST had already begun initial exchanges last year, sending students to Sabah to experience the local academic and living environment, laying a strong foundation for this collaboration. Liew praised the cooperation between USST and UMS, noting that it would enhance academic exchanges and the sharing of research achievements in business and related fields. It will also deepen and broaden inter-university collaboration, and help raise the academic reputation and visibility of UMS on the international stage. He warmly welcomed USST's decision to partner with UMS. 'Sabah not only has a multicultural society, beautiful natural ecology, and a stable and safe social environment, but also increasingly developed higher education infrastructure and an internationalization strategy, making it an ideal platform for international education cooperation.' He believes that this partnership will help improve the quality of education and research at both universities and promote the development of Sabah's international education industry. According to statistics, the global education and training market is currently valued at around USD 7.5 trillion, and it is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 6% to reach approximately USD 10 trillion by 2027. It is expected to continue to grow steadily over the next decade. 'Education is no longer just about cultivating talent — it has become an essential part of national strength and economic development,' Liew noted. He also expressed hope that USST and UMS will continue to expand their collaboration to include joint research, education and training programs, and the commercialization of research outcomes. Together, they can explore new areas and markets in higher education cooperation.
Borneo Post
5 days ago
- Business
- Borneo Post
Shanghai university students to carry out mobility programme at UMS
Dr Kasim receives a memento from Professor Dr Yue Haiyang, Vice President of USST. KOTA KINABALU (June 9): University of Shanghai for Science and Technology (USST) and Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) have partnered to allow 50 business students from USST to carry out a mobility programme at UMS. This effort is in line with UMS' aim to achieve global visibility. 'As we begin this new chapter of collaboration with the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, I am hopeful that this partnership will further enhance the reach and reputation of both our institutions,' said UMS Vice Chancellor, Professor Datuk Dr Kasim Hj Mansor in his speech in conjunction with the signing ceremony of the Cooperation Agreement of International Short-Term Study Programme (Faculty of Business, Economics and Accountancy (FBEA) Mobility Programme) between UMS and USST at UMS on Monday. He said that through credited mobility programmes and mutual exchange, UMS aims to strengthen academic ties, promote intercultural understanding, and advance collaborative research and innovation on a global scale. Earlier in his speech, Dr Kasim said that UMS is situated in the heart of Borneo and proudly stands as one of Southeast Asia's most beautiful and environmentally conscious campuses. 'We are a university that harmonizes academic pursuit with nature, culture and sustainability.' 'With a strong commitment to internationalization, we continuously strive to offer a truly global learning environment that is rich in diversity and experience,' he said. He also said that the Faculty of Business, Economics and Accountancy (FBEA) led by Associate Professor Dr Mohd Rahimie Abd Karim has taken significant strides toward this goal by introducing the International Mobility Business Experience (IMBE), a credited mobility programme designed to blend academic learning with practical exposure, cultural interaction and leisure. 'This initiative reflects our core belief in holistic and meaningful global education,' he said. He also commended the success of the first International Mobility Business Experience (IMBE) 2024, held from 24 November to 1 December 2024. According to him, the week-long programme was a vibrant mix of academic forums, industry visits and cultural exploration, where participants took part in insightful seminars such as the 1st Borneo International Accounting Seminar (BIAC), sustainability talks by the EcoCampus team, and engaging discussions with researchers from the Borneo Marine Research Institute. 'The industrial exposure included visits to SBH Kibing Solar New Materials, DESA Hatchery, and Cocoa Kingdom, offering participants a deeper understanding of Malaysia's renewable energy, aquaculture, and agro-based industries,' he said. Additionally, cultural elements were equally rich — featuring batik painting at Galleria Artisan, exploration of Mari Mari Cultural Village, and the warm hospitality of local communities, said Dr Kasim.
