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Curriculum #28: Higher Education Reforms

Professor Zaharom Nain, Chairman, Malaysian Academic Movement (Gerak)

02-Aug-18 15:00

Curriculum #28: Higher Education Reforms

Last week, the Malaysian Academic Movement, better known by its Malay acronym, Gerak, held a town hall session with Education Minister Dr Maszlee Malik. Among the issues discussed were Gerak’s 10-point proposal to bring academic freedom, excellence and meritocracy back to local universities. We speak to Gerak's chairman Professor Zaharom Nain about the town hall’s outcome.

Produced by: Chua Ern Teck

Presented by: Chua Ern Teck


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Categories:  Education,  Politics,  Law and Legal Matters,  Social Issues

Tags:  Gerak,  Maszlee Malik,  Education,  Education Minister,  MoE,  Academic Freedom,  MOVE,  live and learn,  The Bigger Picture, 


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