![[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
![Malaysia, Hong Kong agree to collaborate on TVET, economy Malaysia, Hong Kong agree to collaborate on TVET, economy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51716478862_FarizIswadi.jpg)
Malaysia, Hong Kong agree to collaborate on TVET, economy
Currently, there are 500 Malaysian students studying at universities in Hong Kong, with 95 per cent of them being scholarship recipients.
Fri May 24 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
![Pro-Palestinian protests roil university campuses from Washington to Amsterdam Pro-Palestinian protests roil university campuses from Washington to Amsterdam](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71715232052_amsterdam.jpg)
Pro-Palestinian protests roil university campuses from Washington to Amsterdam
The confrontation underscored mounting tensions at European campuses, after weeks of unrest at dozens of U.S. universities as students call for a ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza conflict.
Thu May 09 2024
!['Show solidarity': Pro-Palestinian protesters camp across Australian universities 'Show solidarity': Pro-Palestinian protesters camp across Australian universities](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81714727290_ProIsraelprotestj.jpg)
'Show solidarity': Pro-Palestinian protesters camp across Australian universities
Hundreds of people protesting Israel's war in Gaza rallied at one of Australia's top universities.
Fri May 03 2024
![Students erect pro-Palestinian encampments across major Canadian universities Students erect pro-Palestinian encampments across major Canadian universities](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41714705196_Protestencampment.jpg)
Students erect pro-Palestinian encampments across major Canadian universities
Students erected pro-Palestinian camps across some of Canada's largest universities, demanding they divest from groups with ties to Israel.
Fri May 03 2024
![Israel's Netanyahu says 'more has to be done' to stop pro-Palestinian protests on US campuses Israel's Netanyahu says 'more has to be done' to stop pro-Palestinian protests on US campuses](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81714014892_USCjpg.jpg)
Israel's Netanyahu says 'more has to be done' to stop pro-Palestinian protests on US campuses
In a recorded statement, Benjamin Netanyahu accuses "antisemitic mobs" of taking over leading universities.
Thu Apr 25 2024
![What is behind the pro-Palestinian protests at US universities? What is behind the pro-Palestinian protests at US universities?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71713933716_studentsprotest.jpg)
What is behind the pro-Palestinian protests at US universities?
At campuses protests, students issued calls for permanent ceasefire in Gaza, an end to US military assistance for Israel among others.
Wed Apr 24 2024
![Pasukan mendayung UTHM rangkul pingat gangsa di China Pasukan mendayung UTHM rangkul pingat gangsa di China](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71713345363_tbRowingRegatta.jpg)
Pasukan mendayung UTHM rangkul pingat gangsa di China
Pasukan mendayung negara yang dibarisi atlet pelajar daripada Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia berjaya merangkul pingat gangsa dalam Kejohanan Nanjing International Universities Rowing Regatta.
Wed Apr 17 2024
![Scholarships worth RM25 mln available at Uni Enrol - Hannah Scholarships worth RM25 mln available at Uni Enrol - Hannah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/41711017277_TBHANNAHYEOH.jpg)
Scholarships worth RM25 mln available at Uni Enrol - Hannah
Uni Enrol lists 500 types of scholarships and over 4,000 courses of study at 120 local and international universities.
Thu Mar 21 2024
![PM wants MOHE to end formal bureaucracy, allow universities to decide their priorities PM wants MOHE to end formal bureaucracy, allow universities to decide their priorities](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/41705898325_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
PM wants MOHE to end formal bureaucracy, allow universities to decide their priorities
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the ministry must allow universities to decide on their priorities and proceed with their programmes.
Mon Jan 22 2024
![University ranking system crucial to attracting international students University ranking system crucial to attracting international students](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/51700204799_TBProfDrMohdF.jpg)
University ranking system crucial to attracting international students
There are countries or foreign universities which emphasise this when it comes to sending their students to continue their studies.
Fri Nov 17 2023
![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
![Sri Lanka flags return to growth, protesters demand tax cuts Sri Lanka flags return to growth, protesters demand tax cuts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/41675914611_COLOMBO.jpg)
Sri Lanka flags return to growth, protesters demand tax cuts
Doctors and university teachers working at state-run hospitals and universities started a 24-hour strike, warning of longer strikes.
Thu Feb 09 2023