![[COLUMNIST] Are Malaysian public universities risking their autonomy? [COLUMNIST] Are Malaysian public universities risking their autonomy?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71714036046_UniversitiMalaya.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Are Malaysian public universities risking their autonomy?
Universities, as the backbone of our education system, should be able to set their own policies regarding teaching loads based on their unique contexts and needs.
Wed Jun 26 2024
![Opening of UKM campus in Qatar thrusts national higher education onto global stage - PM Opening of UKM campus in Qatar thrusts national higher education onto global stage - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51715725259_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Opening of UKM campus in Qatar thrusts national higher education onto global stage - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim hopes that UKM's pioneering move will pave the way for other Malaysian public universities to take similar steps.
Wed May 15 2024
![Free tuition fees for Palestinian students at public universities Free tuition fees for Palestinian students at public universities](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/71698824042_KhaledNordin.jpg)
Free tuition fees for Palestinian students at public universities
MOHE will hold talks with private universities to waive fees for more than 200 Palestinian students at the institutions for one year.
Wed Nov 15 2023
![Public universities told not to refuse students who cannot pay fees Public universities told not to refuse students who cannot pay fees](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/41678264421_MembacaBuku.jpg)
Public universities told not to refuse students who cannot pay fees
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that existing students who are unable to pay their study fees will not be refused from registering.
Tue Oct 17 2023
![KPT's Sulung programme to be expanded to all public universities next year KPT's Sulung programme to be expanded to all public universities next year](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/71666777769_TBKPT.jpg)
KPT's Sulung programme to be expanded to all public universities next year
The Sulung Development Programme by the MOHE will be expanded to all public universities next year, with a target of 200 recipients.
Wed Oct 26 2022
![Stiff competition to gain entry into public universities - MOHE Stiff competition to gain entry into public universities - MOHE](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/81611894424_HusainiOmar.jpg)
Stiff competition to gain entry into public universities - MOHE
High number of applications for competitive programmes and unsuccessful in interviews were among the factors candidates fail to secure places at public universities through the UPUOnline system.
Thu Sep 29 2022
![Public varsities told to re-evaluate safety of facilities Public varsities told to re-evaluate safety of facilities](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/71651754779_DatukSeriDrNorain.jpg)
Public varsities told to re-evaluate safety of facilities
The MOHE has instructed all public universities in the country to re-evaluate the safety aspects of their respective facilities.
Thu May 05 2022
![LTAT introduces withdrawal facility for haj, education - Hishammuddin LTAT introduces withdrawal facility for haj, education - Hishammuddin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/51649918654_TBH.jpg)
LTAT introduces withdrawal facility for haj, education - Hishammuddin
LTAT subscribers can now withdraw their contributions for the purpose of performing the Haj pilgrimage and furthering their studies at local public universities from tomorrow.
Thu Apr 14 2022
![MPN disagrees with appointment of VC, deputy VC without university committee consent MPN disagrees with appointment of VC, deputy VC without university committee consent](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/41648049312_residenMajlisProfe.jpg)
MPN disagrees with appointment of VC, deputy VC without university committee consent
MPN has voiced its disagreement with the appointment of vice-chancellor and deputy vice-chancellor of public universities without the consent of the university committee.
Wed Mar 23 2022
![Budget 2022: RM423 mln for MOSTI, MOHE to intensify R&D Budget 2022: RM423 mln for MOSTI, MOHE to intensify R&D](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/41592134035_MostiVaksin.jpg)
Budget 2022: RM423 mln for MOSTI, MOHE to intensify R&D
Tengku Zafrul said the allocation included RM295 million for public universities to continue to play a role in the research and innovation ecosystem.
Fri Oct 29 2021
![Comply with directive to reduce tuition fees, Noraini reminds public universities Comply with directive to reduce tuition fees, Noraini reminds public universities](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/41633253813_NorainiAhmad.jpg)
Comply with directive to reduce tuition fees, Noraini reminds public universities
All public universities have been reminded to comply with the directive to reduce tuition fees by 20 per cent for the first semester of the 2021/2022 session.
Sun Oct 03 2021
![150 counsellors, psychologists monitoring students' mental health at public universities - MOHE 150 counsellors, psychologists monitoring students' mental health at public universities - MOHE](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/61632376030_digitalanimationg.jpg)
150 counsellors, psychologists monitoring students' mental health at public universities - MOHE
Ahmad said MOHE viewed seriously the mental health of students who have to cope with the stress associated with online learning.
Thu Sep 23 2021
![Applicants who failed to get a place in public universities may send in appeal Applicants who failed to get a place in public universities may send in appeal](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/61627652766_UPUOnlineuniversi.jpg)
Applicants who failed to get a place in public universities may send in appeal
Applicants may submit only four appeal options, and the interview or test programmes only for options one and two, Wahi said.
Sun Sep 19 2021
![Status of application into public universities available noon Wednesday Status of application into public universities available noon Wednesday](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/41615111862_UniversitiMalaya.jpg)
Status of application into public universities available noon Wednesday
Successful applicants can print a confirmation of acceptance and offer letter from tomorrow until Sept 25, according to MOHE.
Wed Sep 15 2021
![MOHE: UPUOnline reopens from tomorrow for SPM 2020 leavers MOHE: UPUOnline reopens from tomorrow for SPM 2020 leavers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/61623654583_KementerianPengajia.jpg)
MOHE: UPUOnline reopens from tomorrow for SPM 2020 leavers
The official UPUOnline portal has reopened for applications for admission to public universities, polytechnics, community colleges, and public skills training institutions for SPM 2020 leavers.
Mon Jun 14 2021