Higher education minister says that while applications fell following the pandemic, they rose again in 2021

State politicians point to opportunities in said sectors, readily available govt assistance

Eyeing places like Klang, Selangor, Johor, Education Ministry constrained by lack of suitable land, he says

This follows grouses on previously unchanged RM240 monthly stipend since 1997
MoE will ensure number of students failing is reduced over time, says minister
However, minister says numbers for 2021 not very different compared to previous years
Senior Education Minister Datuk Radzi Jidin says they’re still recovering from impact of Covid-19

Foreign minister suggests to provide accreditation so they could further their studies

Project under each intake of Dermasiswa programme to involve over RM36 million allocation
Target in line with initiatives stipulated under 12th Malaysian Plan, says its minister
Budding entrepreneurs at Asia Pacific University feel empowered to crystallise ideas, build organisations brick by brick

Calls made to expedite post-mortem, consider pandemic impact on candidates