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JPA SCHOLARSHIPS -- WHY, WHY, WHY?
THERE IS PLENTY OF PASSIONATE DEBATE ON THE SUBJECT OF JPA SCHOLARSHIPS ON THE KIM KIT SIANG FOR MALAYSIA BLOG. The debate was prompted by this following letter, which reads:
"I have some question to ask on JPA Scholarship which I don't understand.
"1. Perkongsian kuasa dengan kaum-kaum lain di dalam pilihan raya 1955 membuktikan bahawa
"i. orang melayu berupaya menwujudkan perpaduan antara kaum
"ii. tindakan pemimpin pada masa itu adalah keterlaluan
"iii. orang melayu sanggup berkorban demi mencapai kemerdekaan
"iv. orang bukan melayu terhutang budi kepada orang melayu
"This is the sample question of 'mock examination' for JPA Scholar students who are to be sent to Canada sponsored by JPA. The choice number iv. is most racist and offensive, as without Orang Bukan Melayu, i.e. Chinese and Indians, Malaysia wonft get independence.
"2.Why government spends (sponsored) almost RM 500,000 for a student to study at Canada?
" For so many years, we keep increasing the number of students who get JPA scholarships to study overseas. Is Malaysia getting better day by day with so many 'scholars' being sent overseas?
"3. Before students get JPA scholarship to Canada University, they have to study a year of Canadian Pre-University at Taylor's University College. They need to get an average of 6 subjects with at least 80% to qualify them to study in Canada for the following years.
"a. After completing Canadian Pre-University, some scholars do not get 80% and above and are blocked from studying overseas.
"b. Is a private student (not JPA sponsored student) who might not have done well in SPM but can get 80% and above in Canadian Pre-University qualified to apply for JPA Scholarship to study overseas?
"4. Why can't our government (JPA) stop sending student overseas but use the money to hire good lecturers from overseas to teach at local University?
"a. Government had sent so many students overseas for so many years but Malaysia didn't look better than yesterday which means this system FAILED.
"b. Hiring good lecturers to teach at local university, more students will have opportunity to get better knowledge because the costs are much cheaper.
"5. What can the students sponsored using taxpayers' money do for Malaysian after they graduate?
"a. I being told that they had to sign contract that they will work with JPA for few year if there are jobs suitable for them.
"b. Under the racist system for so many years, lots of JPA sponsored students already think of working overseas next time or even getting PR from other country! (especially Chinese because they feel that they being discriminated by some policy)
"c. Is it worth to invest so much money on the students?
"6. If students who get JPA scholarships are categorised as 'smart' students, why can't government send them to Local University to improve the rating of our own University? Is it worth sending our 'experts' to make other's university much better than Malaysia?
"7. JPA scholars to Canada sent to study a year of Canadian Pre-University at Taylor's University College which cost about RM 16k per student. This means that our government knows that Canadian Pre-University is better than Malaysia Pre-University.
"a. Why can't government implement the Canadian system (70% Course Works and 30% exam) into our STPM which is also Malaysian Pre-University? Because government know that their system is better than Malaysia so that government send scholar for this pre-university. If the system is implemented for STPM, more Malaysians can afford to get the better education. Why can't government change our STPM system which is 100% exam?
"8. Some parents always work hard to make sure their children will get the best education in the future. But there are parents who still cannot afford to send their children overseas for education because they have to use their money to pay Income Tax.
"a. I am very sad because part of their money being spent to sponsor others people's children to study overseas while we have to study locally because our dad's money being used to pay income tax.
"b. What are so special about them? Because they score many 'A' in SPM? Students who didn't score many A didn't mean they didn't work hard, it might be because of the system not suitable for them.
"c. We are willing to pay income tax if the money are used to help us or all Malaysians to get best education, not some only (which is JPA scholar in this case.)"
KING'S SCHOLARSHIP OPEN FOR APPLICATION
ARE YOU MALAYSIAN UNDER THE AGE OF 30? Wanted Gal reports: "(If you) wish to pursue your master and doctorate degrees, you are eligible to apply for the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Scholarship with the Public Service Department (PSD).
"Only 12 candidates -- six each for master and doctorate programmes -- would be given the scholarship to earn their degrees from local universities, Ivy League universities abroad or accredited institutions of higher learning, PSD said in a statement yesterday.
"The scholarships are for those who plan to pursue their studies in science and technology, economics and law.
"Priority will be given to applicants who have earned cumulative grade point average of not less than 3.75 or first-class degrees.
"'Applicants must also be active in co-curricular or community activities or have produced creative and innovative works, fluent in more than one international language and have secured places in the universities,' the statement said."
Thanks for Wanted Gal for that tip, which was delivered to me via Google Alerts. But for the uninitiated what are the King's (Yang di Pertuan Agong) Scholarships, anyway? Writing back at the end of 2006, Education Malaysia Blogspot wrote: "I've not heard of this scholarship before and was surprised when it was featured in today's NST but I'm glad that these 10 receipients are able to go overseas to pursue a post-graduate degree. It seems that this is part of an overall trend where more and more scholarships are being provided by different bodies (both public and private) for talented Malaysians to go overseas to pursue their post-graduate studies. I hope that this trend will continue.
"The NST report only said that 5 of these recipients were pursing Masters degrees while the other 5 were purusing PhDs, all in the field of science and/or technology of their choice. It didn't list down where every individual was heading to with the exception of these two individuals: Nik Noor Jehan Nik Mokhtar, 22, who is heading to Oxford and Yee Wen Huei, 24, had chosen to pursue his Masters in Automotive Engineering in Michigan University, United States. These 10 were selected out of a pool of 283 applicants.
"It is interesting to contrast this scholarship with those offered by the JPA. I suspect that all (or almost all) of the 283 applicants were applying to or had already applied to specific universities for specific courses before applying to this Yang di-Pertuan Agong scholarship. Tony has argued, quite convincing, that the JPA should only offer scholarships to individuals at the STPM or college level and not at the SPM level and furthermore, that the JPA should offer scholarships only to those who have offers from established universities. I think that this is a much better use of resources and incentives and it should certainly by applied at the post-graduate level.
"I'm sure that part of the selection criteria for this Agong scholarship included whether the applicant already had a firm offer to a graduate program overseas and whether these programs belonged to well known universities (or universities with established programs). This immediately weeds out those people who are just 'thinking' of pursuing a post graduate degree but have not taken the necessary steps like researching different programs, taking the necessary graduate exams (GRE, GMAT, etc...), and applying to their universities of choice.
"Of course, we cannot be sure of what the exact selection criteria of this scholarship is and whether all the recipients were headed to established schools or programs, without more information but I'm fairly confident that the individuals chosen are highly motivated and talented and are serious about their post-graduate studies..."
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR KOREAN UNIVERSITIES
WANT TO STUDY IN KOREA? Korea is enjoying a lot of cultural influence these days, and from Tokyo to the scooter packed lanes of Ho Chi Minh City, everyone wants to learn Korean. Skor Career reports: "Malaysian students today who wish to pursue their studies in Korea universities can apply for scholarship provided by the government of the Republic of Korea.
"This year, a total amount of RM2.3 million scholarship has been awarded to seven Malaysian students who will be commencing their degrees in Korea.
"The scholarship award each worth RM65,000 per academic year, which covers until the completion of a four year undergraduate program, in addition to one year of Korean language studies. Hence, total time spent in Korea would be 5 years. Selected students will be enrolled to top Korean universities including Seoul National University, Korea University and Yonsei University.
"The award also comes with additional benefits such as return-trip airfare, monthly allowances, language training allowance, settlement and repatriation expenses, medical insurance, as well as tuition fees.
"The scholarship opportunities are available on yearly basis, which cover the undergraduate studies, as well as pos graduate. Interested applicants can find more details in the Korean Embassy website. (Note: this yearfs scholarship opportunity is closed; students can start applying beginning of next year)..."
THE DYNAMICS OF BRAIN GAIN
IN YESTERDAY'S THE STAR ONLINE NEWSPAPER IS THIS ARTICLE, WRITTEN BY DANNY YAP AND DALJIT DHESI: "Malaysia's economic competitiveness could be greatly improved if the Government is able to attract world-class experts to mentor local talents in developing higher skills and knowledge in key industries.
"Human resources consultants say this approach to brain gain could propel Malaysia into a knowledge based-economy faster.
"ICC Consultant Centre Sdn Bhd managing director Dr Abdul Farouk Ahmed said the enticement of individuals with great potential or special skills and knowledge, especially foreigners, was practiced by many developed and developing countries.
"'The United States, Britain and many European countries have been snatching talents for many years to develop their economies,' he said, adding that Singapore was also very proactive in attracting foreigners with value-added skills to work and reside in its country, including Malaysians...
"HR Consultant Professional and Organisation Development Sdn Bhd managing director Thomas Chow concurred with Abdul Farouk that attracting foreign experts to the country would greatly help to nurture and develop a larger pool of talent in the various industries in Malaysia.
"'But we don't see sufficient measures taken by the authorities or the private sector to attract these experts or bright students to continue residing here,' he said.
"However, he said, in the case of Singapore, the government had an extremely aggressive human capital development and management programme to ensure a vibrant workforce.
"'For instance, there are talent scouts assigned by the government to identify bright students (foreign or local) studying at universities in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and even Malaysia.
"'They would offer them work opportunities in the republic with attractive remuneration packages that include good pay and other perks like residency after a certain period of employment, among other things...'"
19 MALAYSIAN STUDENTS RECEIVE EU ERASMUS MUNDUS SCHOLARSHIPS
THE STAR ONLINE WROTE YESTERDAY: "A total of 19 students from Malaysia have been selected to receive an EU Erasmus Mundus scholarship for the academic year 2008/09.
"These EU (European Union) scholarships will allow them to study in Europe for one to two years.
"The students will obtain a Master's degree from one of 103 top-quality Erasmus Mundus Masters Courses offered by European higher education institutions.
"The EU's Erasmus Mundus programme promotes cooperation and exchange between centres of excellence and learning in the EU and around the world.
"It supports European Masters Courses and gives scholarships for students from other countries to study in Europe and scholarships for EU students to study in partner universities throughout the world.
"Up to 2007, 80 Malaysian students have received scholarships to study at European universities. The latest selection adds 19 students and scholars to that list, raising the total number of Malaysian recipients to 99 over the last five years.
"The selected students will study informatics and information technology, engineering, international relations and European studies..."
MNRB SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STAFF AND STUDENTS
THE STAR ONLINE ALSO WROTE YESTERDAY: "In keeping with its commitment to develop human potential, the MNRB Scholarship Fund, which is part of MNRB Holdings, gave out 62 scholarships recently.
"Sharkawi Alis, chairman of the MNRB Group and also chairman of the MNRB Scholarship Fund, said the awards would help produce more actuaries and insurance professionals for the local insurance industry.
"Also present were the parents of the students, as well as the directors and other management staff of the MNRB Group.
"The scholarship for the full-time studies at local universities will cover tuition fees and living allowances.
"The fund recently doubled its allowance from RM4,000 to RM8,000 per annum for the Diploma and Matriculation programmes.
"Meanwhile, the amount for the degree programmes has been increased from RM6,000 to RM10,000 per year.
"In his speech, Sharkawi also mentioned that in addition to the scholarships, the fund had, since 2007, sponsored students to pursue the DMII (Diploma of the Malaysian Insurance Institute) and AMU (Associateship of the Malaysian Insurance Institute).
"The courses are conducted at the the Malaysian Insurance Institute (MIM).
"Those pursuing the DMII and AMU courses are employees currently working in the insurance industry..."
KNOWLEDGE ECONOMIC CITY AL-MADINAH (KEC) SIGNS DEALS WITH SAUDI, MALAYSIAN UNIVERSITIES
REPORTS ZAWYA: The Knowledge Economic City Al-Madinah (KEC) this week signed a number of agreements with Saudi and Malaysian universities. The signing ceremonies took place during Noor Forum, the first-ever Islamic forum for science and knowledge, which was inaugurated by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah on Monday.
"The first agreement worth $2 million was signed with the HELP University College (HUC) of Malaysia for specialized educational programs for Saudi nationals.
"Tahir Bawazir, CEO of KECKEC, and Professor Zakaria Ahmad, executive director of HELP University College signed the deal on behalf of their respective organizations. According to the agreement, HUC will offer two Tuition Assistance Programs (TAPs) worth $1 million each to working professionals from Saudi Arabia. The two programs are the Advanced Management Program (AMP) and HELP Continuing Professional Development program (HCPD).
"The beneficiaries of the program will be senior executives within the Saudi business community..."
STUDENTS LACK THE DESIRE TO EXCEL: MINISTER
WROTE BRUNEI ONLINE: "Generally, Malaysian students lack the desire to excel in their studies.
"Sabah Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Masidi Manjun also notes that they are quite satisfied with obtaining just average scores in their examinations.
"Today's students, he said, were more focused in finishing their studies quickly, which was why they chose courses which were considered easy.
"Masidi, who is also state education executive councillor, feared the students who chose easy courses during university, would find there was little demand for their expertise in the job market when they graduated.
"'The easier the course, the harder it is to find a job. Whereas, the harder the course, the easier it is to get a job...'
"And so, parents should motivate their children to go beyond their capabilities," he said at the Shell Educational Excellence Awards here (Kota Kinabalu, Bernama), yesterday.
"Masidi, who represented Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman at the ceremony, also stressed the attitudes of parents who preferred their children to pursue studies at universities or higher learning institutions nearer to home...
"Some 40 academically outstanding students from Sabah and Labuan received scholarships from Shell Malaysia to pursue their pre-university and first-degree studies at local and overseas universities..."
As Steve Coyle at Transitions Abroad has written: "Few people from the West consider going to Malaysia to study. But where else can you study English in a foreign country with year-round summer, and receive a masters for under $4,000 or a computer qualification (MSCD 2000) for under $1,200? The Universiti Malaya (the Harvard of Malaysia) offers a 1 1/2-year masters program in Instructional Technology conducted in English.
"Most of the highly qualified lecturers received their college degrees in the U.S.
"Class discussions involve multiple perspectives: not just Western and Eastern but Malay, Indian, and Chinese. My most valuable reward wasn't the degree, it was the insight I got into Malaysian society. Although I've worked here seven years, I now understand how Malaysians think much better after going through their educational system.
"Most of Malaysia's universities are located in beautiful areas. The Universiti Malaya is nestled in a semi-jungle in the middle of Kuala Lumpur. The IT facilities are adequate to create web-based learning programs, which was one of my main goals. And as I said, the price was great.
"Malaysia generally is a bargain. The Economist magazine, which uses the "Big Mac" index to measure purchasing power in about 80 countries around the world, ranks Malaysia as one of the cheapest.
"Of course your learning isn't confined to the classroom. Malaysia is one of those few exotic countries where you can easily communicate with the locals about how they feel and think. When I ask a person the meaning of a certain belief or ritual, they can usually explain it to me in perfect English. And since Malaysia is multicultural and multireligious, I can learn from locals about the Malay, Indian, and Chinese about Islam, Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism, Hinduism, and Sikhism..."
 HyperStudy reports on its site: "Malaysia is a well known and respected destination for international students to Study Abroad. Malaysia is one of the most pleasant and stress-free countries to visit in the world. Malaysia is home to some of the most beautiful scenery in the world, with national parks guarding its treasure trove of pristine beaches, crystal clear lagoons and spectacular wildlife.
"Malaysia sits alongside the South China Sea and is located in Southeast Asia. Malaysia has rapidly become a very knowledge-based society with much high tech infrastructure and major international IT developments underway.
"Presently there are more than 36,000 foreign students from a total of 150 countries pursuing their tertiary Education in Malaysia.
"The Government has undertaken major educational reform in recent years to position Malaysia as a world-class quality Study Abroad destination."
There you have it -- Malaysia is cheap, it has worldclass facilities, including educational facilities, it is a switched-on country when it comes to science and technology, it is racially diverse yet racially peaceful, multilingual yet everybody seems to speak English (even though some might speak a "broken" form of English as the good Hiroshi observed). In short, Malaysia is a bargain for those wanting to study somewhere different (Spain is popular with business students for the same reason, but Spain will never match Malaysia's low prices, never). One other good thing has to be mentioned in favor of Malaysia -- it's location. The heart of Asia in many ways, Malaysia commands close access to Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia and The Philippines. It is quite feasible for a student in Kuala Lumpur to take a cheap weekend vacation to Singapore (to visit all those hawker markets), or Bangkok (for a shopping trip from Heaven!) Verdant Sumatra with all its mystery and mischief is just a ferry away. You can fly to India in about three hours. If you love Asia, there is no finer base to base yourself, than Malaysia! And I have always thought that Malaysia stands for "Malay Asia".
So, I have convinced you: come study in Malaysia! You won't be disappointed. Now, on to more important matters. Where are the best educational facilities to study at in Malaysia, what do they offer, and how can I get in contact with them...
m a l a y s i a n + c o l l e g e s
THERE ARE ELEVEN PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN MALAYSIA, SEVERAL INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITIES, EIGHT PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES AND MORE THAN 600 PRIVATE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS (PHEIs). Many cater especially for the international student sector.
Here is a list of the universities in Malaysia:
HELP University College: BZ-2 Pusat Bandar Damansara
50490, Kuala Lumpur. Phone: 603/2094 2000. Fax: 603/2095 7100. Web: website here.
Founded in 1986 to provide affordable quality education to Malaysians, HELP was was conferred university status in 2004. It offers a wide and diverse range of programs covering business, law, management, economics, IT, social sciences and the humanities at undergraduate and graduate levels. It has also assumed a leading role in research and development in certain disciplines and subject areas.
HELP is also an international university with a large foreign student population numbering 1,500 (out of a total student population of 8500). According to the university, the presence of foreign students contributes to a rich and fascinating cultural mix on campus, and helps foster an open and global frame of mind among the home students.
HELP is internationally recognised for its high and uncompromising standards which is evident from its partnerships with renowned universities in the world such as the London School of Economics, University of Birmingham, Cardiff University in the UK; the top 5 Australian universities i.e. University of Queensland, University of Melbourne, University of Sydney, Australian National University, University of Western Australia; US and French universities such as Pepperdine University, American University (Washington DC) and University of Nice-Sophia Antipolis. HELP is also proud to be the first private institution to be recognised worldwide by the London School of Economics (LSE) to conduct the University of London Diploma in Economics.
INTI International College: Jalan BBN 12/1, Bandar Baru Nilai,
71800 Nilai, Negeri Sembilan,
Malaysia. Phone: 606/798 2000. Fax: 606/799 7513. Web: website here.. Email: anthony@intimal.edu.my.
All over Malaysia you will find campuses belonging to the INTI International College group, with science and technology a high priority at all of them. The college describes itself as "a leading multi-campus institution of higher learning in the country that continues to chart the course of distinction through its provision of quality academic programmes. As a pioneer of internationalizing education in Malaysia, INTI was established to provide greater access to higher education through links with reputable universities in the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the UK."
INTI College, established in 1986, is indeed one of the premier private institutions of higher education in Malaysia. Currently, there are more than 2200 international students from more than 30 countries among its total enrolment of more than 14,000 students studying at its five Malaysian campuses. Academic programs offered include English language, A-Level, foundation, diploma and degree studies in business, law, computing and Information Technology (IT), engineering, applied science, social science and liberal arts.
As I have already stated, there are five INTI campuses in Malaysia, plus a few associated academic centers: they are the INTI College Malaysia, Bandar Baru Nilai, Negeri Sembilan; INTI College Subang Jaya, Selangor; INTI College Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah; INTI College Sarawak, Kuching, Sarawak; INTI International College Penang, Bukit Jambul, Penang; Genting INTI International College, Gohtong Jaya, Pahang; Metropolitan College, Subang Jaya, Selangor; PJ College of Art & Design, Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Currently scholarships are available from the INTI-Klang Chinese Chamber, while the Dong Jiao Zong Scholarship is also offered -- visit the website listed above for more details. There are scholarships worth RM199,500 for students who come from the Klang area. In academic news, a Master of Science in Personal, Mobile and Satellite Communications will soon be offered at INTI College, as a full franchise program with the University of Bradford in the United Kingdom.
International Islamic University (IIUM): Jalan Gombak, 53100, Kuala Lumpur.
Phone: 603/6196 4000. Web: website here. Email: engin@iiu.edu.my.
The Kulliyyah of Engineering offers programmes of study leading to the degrees of Bachelor of Engineering. Courses available in the following subjects: aerospace, automotive, biotechnology, communications, computer & information, manufacturing, materials and mechatronics engineering.
This is also one of the places at which you can study Dentistry in Malaysia. Dr Mohd Termidzi, dean of IIUM's Dentistry Faculty, told Bernama recently that institutions of higher learning had to overcome the shortage of dental specialists as lecturers, which resulted in low enrolment of students.
"For example, he said, the recently set up IIUM's Dentistry Faculty was facing a shortage of lecturers.
"'We could only enlist seven lecturers and 50 students for our first intake,' he added.
"He said IIUM had received an allocation under the Ninth Malaysia Plan (9MP) to renovate a building into specialist and out-patient clinics.
"'We hope the facilities could attract local and foreign lecturers to serve IIUM so that we can increase the student intake,' he told Bernama today.
"Dr Mohd Termidzi also hoped that all dentistry faculties would collaborate, especially in research and development, to produce dental products for the global market..."
International Medical University (IMU): Bukit Jalil. Phone: 603/8856 7272/7273. Web: website here. Email: enquiry@imu.edu.my.
Monash University Malaysia: 2 Jalan Kolej, Bandar Sunway, Petaling Jaya, 46150, Selangor, Darul Ehsan. Phone: 603/5636 0600. Fax: 603/5636 0622. Web: website here. Email: study@monash.edu.
An outpost of Australia in steamy Asia. Monash is of course one of the leading universities in Australia, a Cambridge or Oxford of the Southern Hemisphere. When Monash University decided to open its first overseas campus in 1998, it chose Malaysia as the country to open it. That says a lot about Malaysia and its potential in the fields of higher education. More specifically, the campus is located in the modern township of Bandar Sunway. Under the 1951 Colombo Plan, Malaysia and Australia offer each others' citizens scholarships and the chance to study in their countries. If you are either Malaysian or Australian and interested in studying in either Australia or Malaysia, click here.
Multimedia University (MMU): Persiaran Multimedia, 63100 Cyberjaya, Selangor. Phone: 603/8312 5010. Fax: 603/8312 5264. Web: website here..
This is an IT and tech junkie's wet dream of a university -- a place where you can now get a Masters of Engineering in Photonics or a Masters in Multimedia (these are some of the new courses offered here!), study Microsoft or the Sun Java programming language, and even obtain your degree over the Internet if you can't make it to Malaysia. This is one university with its eye on the future, and located stategically on the new Spice Road of Information which links Asia with the rest of the world. To put it simply, the Multimedia University lies is located in Cyberjaya at the heart of Malaysia's Multimedia Super-Corridor (MSC). The corridor covers 750 square kilometers (300 square miles) and is equipped with world-class physical infrastructure as well as next generation 2.5-10 Gb multimedia network. With all of this multimedia potential, it is no wonder that they decided to build a Multimedia University here. There is a second campus located at Melaka.
There are four faculties at the Cyberjaya campus (Engineering, Information Technology (IT), Creative Multimedia and Management) as a Centre for Modern Languages and Communications, an Internet based degree programme, and a Distance Education program. At the Melaka campus there are faculties in Engineering and Technology, Information Science and Technology, Business and Law, Foundation Studies and Extension Education. At Melaka you will also find a Centre for Affiliate and Diploma Programme and the Institute of International Languages.
MMU enjoys the company of students from over 66 countries from the continents of Africa, Asia, Europe and North America. They are all there for one reason -- to learn about multimedia in one of the great technology incubators of the world.
Here is an example of the tuition fees at MMU: (the following courses come from the Faculty of Creative Multimedia):
::Digital Media: 3 years (US$3186/year)::
::Film & Animation: 3 years (US$3186/year)::
::Media Innovation 3 years (US$3186/year)::
::Interface Design 3 years (US$3186/year)::
::Virtual Reality 3 years (US$3186/year)::
 Pacific Institute of Technology Malaysia: Level 2 (Unit 236) Amcorp Mall
18, Persiaran Barat, Petaling Jaya, Selangor. Phone: 03/7955 8220. Web: website here.
PROGRAM COSTS: About US$2500 per year (three semesters).
Overview
Pacific Institute of Technology was established in 1997 and is approved by and registered with the Malaysian Ministry of Education. Pacific Tech conducts Diploma and Degree programs in collaboration with universities in Malaysia, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and USA.
Universti Industri Selangor: Jalan Zirkon A 7/A, Seksyen 7, 40000 Shah Alam, Selangor, Darul Ehsan. Phone: 603/5522 3400. Fax: 603/5513 7959.
Web: website here.
The faculties are Engineering, Information Technology (IT), Science and Education, Management, Life Sciences and Biotech and Medical Science.
The university also comprises the BIO-IT Selangor Institute. According to the university's website: "Bio IT Selangor is an integrated biotechnology and information technology park/cluster, which provides opportunities for biotechnology and IT companies to be located in the same area in to develop networking. The centre will focus on integration of IT across all sectors of biotechnology. The centre will be located in 50 acres land that will house the Biotechnology Business and Entrepreneurship Development Centre Selangor which will be responsible for planning, implementing and managing the activities of Bio-IT Selangor.
"Selangor will be driving force for the development of biotechnology in Selangor. The main roles of BIO-IT Selangor is to be the centre of knowledge and innovation in biotechnology and the hub of biotechnology industry of Selangor. To enhance the development of BIO-IT Selangor, it is proposed that Unisel BioInnovation Complex (UBICOM) be located temporarily at Shah Alam as there are sufficient room spaces that can accommodate the various activities of UBICOM. This is meant to jump-start the formation of BIO-IT Selangor without having to wait for the purchase of land at BioValley and at the same time will overcome the uncertainty on development of BioValley by MOSTI."
 Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM): National University of Malaysia.
43600 UKM BANGI, Selangor, Darul Ehsan. Phone: 603/8925 0651/8921 5053. Fax: 603/8925 4890. Web: website here. Email: puspa@pkrisc.cc.ukm.my.
This was listed among the top 100 science universities in the world by the Times Higher Education Supplement (Britain). It is also popular with the foreigners: two years ago (2006) there were about 1000 foreign students enrolled out of a total student body of 27,000.
Designed to promote Malaysia and the Malay language, UKM opened in 1970 at Lembah Pantai, in Kuala Lumpur. Seven years later the university moved its main campus to Bangi, an attractive green valley area some 45 kilometers from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), and 21 kilometers from the IT and technology hub of Putrajaya. UKM retains a branch campus in Kuala Lumpur and also runs a teaching hospital in Cheras known as Hospital UKM (HUKM).
(As you might have noticed by now, the Malay people love acronyms! Kuala Lumpur is one of the few big cities in the world referred to by its acronym (KL) just as often as its by full name. Kuala Lumpur International Airport is usually called simply KLIA. Acronyms seem to work well with the Malay language -- whether in Malaysia or Singapore or Indonesia, they are everywhere!)
UKM has recently rebranded itself as "the national university with an international reach". That is why foreign students will feel so welcome and at home here!
For undergraduate students, courses are available in more than 90 disciplines, leading to Bachelor degrees in science, arts, business administration, economics, accounting, science education, engineering, law, medicine, dental surgery, and Islamic studies.
There are more than 170 higher degree programmes available for postgraduate students, leading to Masters in Health Science (Nutrition), Islamic studies, Letters, law, philosophy, medicine, obstetrics and gynaecology, surgery, medical pathology, community health, family medicine, medical science, child and adolescent psychiatry, dermatology, cardiology, environmental management, engineering, Information Technology and industrial safety management. UKM is now well known as the main centre for training in various areas of specialisation. Diploma programs in Islamic administration and legal profession, strategic and security studies and counselling are also offered.
Universiti Malaya (UM): University of Malaya.
50603 Kuala Lumpur. Phone: 603/7967 7022/3273. Fax: 603/7956 0027. Web: website here. Email: cco@um.edu.my.
This university celebrated its 100 anniversary in 2005, and is looking forward to consolidating another 100 years as a champion of Malay culture and nationhood. As one Japanese site has reflected: "University of Malaya is the first university of the country, situated on a 750-acre campus in the southwest of Kuala Lumpur, the capital city of Malaysia. UM was formed in 1949 with the merging of King Edwards VII Medical College and Raffles College in Singapore. The University later moved to its present site in Pantai Valley in Kuala Lumpur in 1958. Today, UM has 12 faculties and the total enrollment is over 30,000. The University motto, ?gIlmu Punca Kemajuan?h (Knowledge is the Key to Success) reflects the philosophy of the University, constantly striving for knowledge in all fields to produce successful graduates and a successful nation.
To be a bit more indepth: "Universiti Malaya mula bertapak di persada dunia pada tahun 1905 di Singapura dan dikenali sebagai Kolej Perubatan King Edward VII. Kekuatan Universiti bertambah pada 8 Oktober 1949 apabila Kolej Raffles yang ditubuhkan pada tahun 1929 digabungkan dengan Kolej Perubatan King Edward VII. Walau bagaimana pun, Universiti Malaya dipecahkan kepada dua kuasa autonomi iaitu satu di Singapura yang kini dikenali sebagai Universiti Nasional Singapura dan satu lagi di Kuala Lumpur dan mengekalkan nama Universiti Malaya. Pada 1 Januari 1962, Universiti Malaya secara rasminya menjadi Universiti pertama di Malaysia yang terletak dipinggir bandaraya Kuala Lumpur dan Petaling Jaya di kawasan seluas 309 hektar.
Penubuhan Universiti Malaya adalah untuk menjalankan aktiviti pengajaran dan pembelajaran serta penyelidikan pada peringkat ijazah dasar dan ijazah tinggi. Kini Universiti Malaya mempunyai dua buah akademi, 12 fakulti, tiga institut dan sebuah hospital yang dikenali sebagai Pusat Perubatan Universiti Malaya. Universiti Malaya juga mempunyai 14 buah kolej kediaman...
Among the 12 fakulti at the University of Malaya is the Faculty of Business and Accountancy, founded in February 1997. The faculty includes the following departments: Finance and Banking, Business Strategy and Policy, Financial Accounting and Audit, Management Accounting and Taxation, and Marketing and Information Systems. The following programs are offered:
Postgraduate
::Master of Management::
::Doctor of Philosoply (PhD)::
::Master of Business Administration (MBA)::
Undergraduate
::Bachelor of Accounting (BAcc)::
::Bachelor Of Business Administration (BBA)::
::Bachelor of Business Administration (Minor in IT)::
Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS): University of Malaysia Sabah.
88999, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. Phone: 608/832 0000, 832 0474. Fax : 608/832 0223. Web: website here. Email: pejcslor@ums.edu.my.
When former Malaysian Prime Minister Dato' Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad announced in late January 1994 that a university would be built in Sabah, a wave of excitement and optimism spread through that vast and remote Borneo province.
Within the very same year the university was established, at its time the ninth in Malaysia. It has expanded rapidly since those days, and the facilities have multiplied. At first, teaching and research was conducted in rented buildings in Kota Kinabalu. Now the university occupies a permanent campus as well as a branch campus in the Federal Territory of Labuan. A wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees are offered in such fields as science and technology, Information Technology (IT), tropical forestry (and for those interested in this field, Borneo must be one of the best places in the world to get acquainted with tropical forests), food science and nutrition, business and economics, social science, pyschology and social work, education and social development, art studies, international business and finance, informatics, and medicine.
 Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM): 43400 UPM SERDANG, Selangor. Phone: 03-8946 6000. Web: website here.
Among many other things, you can study Food Science and Nutrition at UPM. As the university's own website points out: "The Ministry of Health Malaysia has selected the (UPM's) Faculty of Food Science and Technology as the institution of choice to establish the National Food Safety Research Centre (NFSR) due to the renowned research expertise of the Faculty members in food safety. This was immediately followed by the recognition and appointment of the NFSR as the information network coordinator in the field of Microbiological Risk Assessment (MRA) for the Asia-Pacific region by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nation Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific.
"Another historical milestones of achievement was the establishment of the Institute for Research on Halal Products. The institute is now playing a major role in the instituting of Halal issues in products marketed in Malaysia or meant for the export market.
"Our three pillars - Department of Food Science, Department of Food Technology and Department of Food Service and Management represents a proven interactive working collaboration that utilizes every possible synergistic approach providing the Faculty with a very successful for Faculty of Food Science and Technology.
"Prof. Dr. Jinap Selamat..."
Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM): 11800 USM,
Pulau Pinang. Phone: 604/653 388 8606. Fax: 604/657 3335. Web: website here.. Email: www@cs.usm.my.
The School of Computer Sciences was established officially on the 1st of March 1995 after functioning for a period of 10 years as the Computer Science Section within the School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences. Even with only the status of a Section during that period, it had operated principally as an independent and autonomous unit.
Computer Science at USM began with a course in programming in 1974. It has since developed into a specialisation in Computer Science under the Bachelor of Science (Mathematics) honours degree, and eventually the Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) (B.Sc. (Comp.Sc.)) degree with honours was offered. Beginning in the 1983/84 session, after a complete revamp of the curriculum, the Bachelor of Computer Science (B.Comp.Sc) degree with honours was offered to replace the B.Sc. (Comp.Sc.) degree.
B.Comp.Sc. (Hons) USM has achieved significantly in producing highly qualified graduates that have been widely accepted by both the public and the private sectors. An important contributing factor to this success is its strong curriculum, which always strives to achieve a balance between the teaching of the theory of computing and exposure to practical aspects. The curriculum has been continually updated in accordance with current technology. Beginning with the 1996/97 session, 3 year fulltime degree programme had been offered. This programme also being offered as external programme with private colleges as well.
Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM): 40450 Shah Alam, Shah Alam, Selangor. Web: website here.
Founded in 1956 in the garden city of Shah Alam, where my aforementioned Japanese buddy Hiroshi chose to locate himself when he stayed in Malaysia. This is a university with its eye on the future. Comprising three satellite campuses, 12 branch campuses, six city campuses and 25 franchise colleges apart from its main Shah Alam campus, UiTM also has ambitions for a "smart campus" in keeping with its high technology mission and vision. In fact, this university has a global aspiration... to be a world class university.
UiTM maintains "centres of excellence" around Malaysia and influencing all currents of Malaysian society, to help develop the nation informationally and technologically. The "centers of excellence" include the Malaysia Institute of Transport (MITRANS), the National Soil Erosion Centre (NASEC), the Institute of Research, Development and Commercialisation (IRDC), the Institute of Knowledge Advancement (InKA), the UiTM-MICG Corporate Governance Centre, the Asian Centre for English Language Teaching, the Centre for Consultancy and Testing Halal Haram, the Computer Aided Design Engineering and Manufacturing Microwave Technology Centre, the Financial Reporting Research Centre, the Institute Kajian Zakat Malaysia, the Institute of Biotechnology and the Institute of Journalism.
The faculties at UiTM are Science and Technology (including applied sciences, Information Technology (IT), architecture, planning and surveying, sports science and recreation), Medical Science, Engineering, Social Sciences (including law and communication and media studies) and Business and Management. There are also language studies and a Centre for Islamic Thought & Understanding Centre (CITU).
Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UTN): Km 7 Jalan Kajang-Puchong, 43009 Kajang, Selangor. Phone: 603/8921 2020. Fax: 603/8928 7166.
Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Campus: 26700 Bandar Muadzam, Shah Pahang. Phone: 609/455 2020. Fax: 609/455 2000.
Email: info@uniten.edu.my. Web: website here.
Described as a premier university in business and engineering. The university is broken up into three colleges (Engineering, Business Management and Accounting, and Information Technology (IT)), with a further Institute of Liberal Studies. The business management and accountancy programmes are conducted at the Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Campus. According to the university's website: "Friendly fellow students, obliging university staff, familiar cultures and campus conveniences at Universiti Tenaga Nasional would assist foreign students adapt quickly and make studying in Malaysia a most enjoyable and rewarding experience."
Universiti Utara Malaysia: Kampus Kuantan, Kolej Yayasan Pelajaran, MARA, KM 8, Jalan Gambang, 25150, Kuantan, Pahang.
Phone: 09/536 7021. Web: website here.
Established in 1984, the University Utara Malaysia has attracted a large number of overseas students, according to International Education Media. The university has also established network and collaboration with local and international education centres, and developed a rich mix of workforce from across Asia. About 29 undergraduate programs are on offer, and almost the same number of graduate programs. Graduate programs are being offered in Sungai Petani, Kuala Terengganu, Kota Bahru, Kuala Lumpur, Kuantan and Cambodia.
Courses include Doctor of Philosophy and Doctor of Literature, Master of Science (Management) and Master of Science (Information Technology), Master of Business Administration, Master of Public Administration and Master of Public Management, among many more.
University College Sedaya International (UCSI): No.1, Jalan Menara Gading, UCSI Heights
56000 Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur campus.)
Phone: +603 9101 8880. Web: website here.
Obtain your Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Food Science & Nutrition at UCSI. Students with a Bachelor of Science in Food Science & Nutrition would be able to find employment in food-related industries, as there is a steady need for skilled professionals as consumer demand increases for nutritious, safe and convenient food.
They can work in manufacturing or in Research & Development (R&D) such as in new product development, quality assurance, food technology and research food technology. Graduates can embark on exciting careers as Quality Control Scientists, Production Supervisors, Food Engineers, Product Development Technologies, Food Microbiologists, Flavour Chemists, Food Safety Inspector and Researchers in universities and hospitals.
MoHE Compulsory Subjects
Bahasa Kebangsaan, Malaysian Studies, Moral Studies or Islamic Studies.
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SOME OTHER EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN:
FRIS Engineering Institute: West Side Level 2, PISA Main Arena, Jalan Tun Dr. Awang, 11900, Bayan Lepas, Penang. Phone: 604/646 3687. Fax: 604/646 2473. Email: info@fris.edu.my. Web: website here.
According to the Institute's website: "FRIS Engineering Institute was established in 1993 to provide engineering education, consultancy and R&D services in the field of Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering. In Malaysia, FRIS is the pioneer engineering institute specialized in this field of engineering. The central focus of the Institute - Robotics & Mechatronics Engineering encompasses electronics, mechanical and computer engineering. Robotics and automation engineering is experiencing rapid growth and is a branch of engineering with excellent opportunities for employment."
Yep, you read that right -- robotics is the future, and Malaysia is up there with Japan as one of the leaders of the field.
Institut Bioteknologi Melaka: Ayer Keroh, near the Melaka International Trade Centre.
This institute was opened in 2005 and represents an attempt to put the Malaysian state of Melaka on the map in the global global biotechnology and bioinformatics markets. Speaking at the opening of Institut Bioteknologi Melaka at Ayer Keroh, Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam said the institute comprised four incubator companies which were involved in producing value-added agricultural produce and fruits.
"In addition, the institute will also produce plant exctracts from herbal plants for the production of pharmaceuticals, nutriceuticals and cosmetics," he said.
According to SciDevNet, another Malaysian state, Sabah, has drawn up a ten-year action plan to become a world biotechnology in the state.
Sabah's chief minister Musa Aman said biotechnology would help the state move from being an exporter of raw or semi-processed biological products, to value-added biological products.
The state government plans to encourage the private sector to participate in commercialising innovations and provide support by developing the necessary infrastructure such as permanent food production zones, agro-technology parks and agro-industrial clusters.
Malaysia Institute of Integrated Media (MIIM): 1 Jalan 9/27A Section 5, Wangsa Maju,
53300, Kuala Lumpur. Phone: 603/4142 2422. Fax: 603/4142 8422.
Formerly known as Akademi TV3 (ATV3), MIIM is considered the first comprehensive broadcasting and multimedia institution of higher learning in Malaysia. Based at the fastgrowing Wangsa Maju district of Kuala Lumpur, MIIM offers certificate programs in animation, audio production, broadcast journalism, media appreciation, multimedia, post production, script writing, videography and video production. Diploma programs are available in broadcasting, broadcast management, integrative journalism, media studies, multimedia and visual communication.
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DISTANCE LEARNING AND EDUCATION IS ON THE RISE IN MALAYSIA. As the Japan based AIDE organization pointed out: "E-learning for tertiary education in Malaysia is at an early stage but certainly progressing. With respect to Malaysia's 2020 Vision in becoming a fully developed country, the utilization of e leaning allows for a more balanced education as opposed to the traditional face-to-face (FTF) education. The concept of distance learning or mix-mode learning is fast becoming the way of delivering education to the masses. To highlight the distance/mix-mode education and the role of e-learning, the talk will focus on three prominent universities in the country. Many public institutes of higher learning, for example, USM, use e-learning in a mixed-mode environment i.e. a blend of e-learning and FTF learning. Two private universities, UNITAR and OUM offer almost 90% of their courses on-line and with e-learning environment.
Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) is the first university in the country that offers various degree programs by distance learning beginning in 1971. With advances in ICT, the programs now operate fully through learning centers established in the country by audio and audio graphic teleconference, video teleconference, and e-learning portal. To date, more than 11,000 have graduated in the fields of Humanities, Socila Sciences, Science, Education, Engineering, and Management.
"Universiti Tun Abdul Razak (UNITAR) is the nation's first e-learning, MSC-status and ISO 9001:2000-certified private university in Malaysia. Officiated in 1998, UNITAR offers the best combination in its teaching and e-learning methods by combining limited face-to-face classes with the effective use of web-based courseware and online tutorials. UNITAR currently offers 28 academic programs, 11 of which are accredited by the National Accreditation Council (LAN). All UNITAR programmers are approved by the Private Education Department. The programs range from foundation and diploma up to doctorate degrees in fields such as information technology, business administration and humanities and social sciences. To date, the student enrollment is about 8000 and more than 1200 students have graduated.
Open University of Malaysia (OUM) was established on 10 August 2000 as the first open and distance learning university of Malaysia. It is a private university owned by a consortium of 11 Malaysian public universities. The university practices a learning mode that incorporates learners?f interaction with lecturers, on line learning, and self-study. Since its establishment in 2000, the number of learners enrolled at the university has grown from 400 to over 25,000. Almost 90% of the students are working adults, a majority of which are school teachers and military personnel."
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FOR PEOPLE WHO WANT TO STUDY DENTRISTY IN MALAYSIA, HERE IS SOME INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM WIKIPEDIA. If you want to know about studying dentistry in other countries, go to this Wikipedia feed:
"In Malaysia, there are 3 universities currently offering dentistry course. The universities are Universiti Malaya, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and Universiti Sains Malaysia, although many other Malaysian universities are showing interest in offering undergraduate course in dentistry in the future.
"Dentists trained in Malaysia have to complete 5 years of undergraduate study (previously 4 years) before earning a B.D.S (Universiti Malaya) or a D.D.S (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia/Universiti Sains Malaysia). Undergraduates in Malaysia are required to spend the first 2 years in pre-clinical lectures and the next 3 years they are required to do clinical sessions as well as attending lectures.
"Once graduated from the course, Malaysian dentists are required to serve the Malaysian Government for 3 years compulsory service, regardless where they completed their undergraduate study. They can choose to work under Kementerian Kesihatan (Ministry of Health) or Kementerian Pertahanan (Ministry of Defence) as a military dentist."
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TWO MALAYSIAN UNIVERSITIES WILL BECOME AMONG THE WORLD'S TOP 50 UNDER TARGETS RECENTLY SET BY THE MALAYSIAN GOVERNMENT. According to The Star newspaper (March 15 2006): "Universiti Malaya is the highest-ranked local university in the world rankings published by Britain's The Times Higher Education Supplement. However, it dropped from 89th place in 2004 to 169th last year."
The world ratings of Malaysia's universities would rise dramatically, however, under the ambitious plans announced by Higher Education Minister Datuk Mustapa Mohamed.
"An environment where the world's best teach, learn and conduct research is highly likely to produce stellar results and bring immense value to the ecosystem within which it exists," he said in his speech at the opening of an international conference on university learning and teaching organised by Universiti Teknologi Mara yesterday (March 14 2006).
"Among the tools available to help us gauge our progress towards these goals are international benchmarks and rankings. We have set ourselves a target to maintain at least two of our universities in the list of the world's top 50."
Chinese Connection: Old news, but might be of interest to Chinese readers (that is, people living in China):
This story is dated from 2004, and lifted from the China Education and Research Network:
"China's Xiamen University and the University of Malaya (UM) Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to undertake joint research and exchange of students and staff.
"The Memorandum was signed by President of Xiamen University Professor Zhu Chong Shi and UM Vice Chancellor Professor Hashim Yaacob. Malaysian Higher Education Minister Dr. Shafie Salleh witnessed the event.
"Speaking after the signing ceremony, Hashim said UM's staff could utilize their sabbatical leave to pursue research or even teaching at Xiamen University.
"On the same occasion, Professor Zhu said that Xiamen University has, since 1990, enrolled 1,015 long-distance learning students from Malaysia in programs like Chinese traditional medicine, acupuncture and Chinese language.
"Shafie, in his speech, said Malaysia looks forward to more students from China studying in UM as well as other universities and private colleges in the country.
"Xiamen University, set up in 1921, is one of a few universities in China that offer courses in Southeast Asia Studies.
"Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi toured the university in October 2003 during his visit to China.
"After the visit, Abdullah proposed the establishment of the Institute of China Studies, which was subsequently established in February this year."
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YOU HAVE DECIDED TO COME AND STUDY IN MALAYSIA -- WELL, HOW MUCH IS IT GOING TO COST? Malaysia is one of the cheapest countries in the world to study in, and that is a big reason it is so popular with overseas students. According to World Federation website, an average student could expect to pay US$5000 or less per year in accommodation, meals, transportation and entertainment. Which makes studying in Malaysia a whole lot cheaper than studying in Japan! When it comes to tuition fees, a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in such fields as accounting, business administration, finance or marketing should cost you RM36,000 (US$1=RM3.73 as of January 2006). At the upper end of the scale, obtaining a Masters of Pharmacy might set you back RM66,000 -- still cheap by international standards.
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HERE IS THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED BY THE MALAYSIA IMMIGRATION ACT FOR THE GRANTING OF STUDENT VISAS:
A potential student must submit an application for enrolment to the institution he/she has chosen.
Upon approval of the application, the institution makes a submission for Immigration Approval to Malaysia Immigration Authority.
Upon receipt of the Immigration Approval, the institution sends an offer letter and the Immigration Approval to the student who is required to present these at the Immigration Counter upon arrival to the country.
After entering Malaysia, the institution undertakes the responsibility of sending the student's passport to the Malaysian Immigration Authority to obtain the student Visa.
Renewal of Student Visa is also undertaken by the institution.
Multiple Entry Visas (MEVs) generally cost about RM20 to RM30, depending on your country of origin. Thai citizens can get them for free (then again, the Thai border is not that far away), a benefit also enjoyed by Japanese citizens. Danes and folks from Finland need only pay RM6. To see how much it will cost you to get a MEV, click here.
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HERE ARE SOME ONLINE RESOURCES FOR THOSE INTERESTED IN STUDYING IN MALAYSIA, AND GENERAL ISSUES INFLUENCING HIGHER EDUCATION IN MALAYSIA:
Agilent Malaysia: http://www.jobs.agilent.com/students/malaysia.html.
Agilent Malaysia offers industrial/vacation training to Malaysian undergraduates from local and overseas universities and colleges. The company also provides opportunities (and sponsorships) for final year undergraduates who wish to do their final year projects at Agilent Technologies Malaysia.
Agilent Malaysia conducts yearly campus visits, recruitment drives and career exhibitions locally and overseas (Australia, Taiwan, Japan, UK and USA). On-line and print advertisements are placed on campus web-sites and on notice boards to inform students of upcoming Agilent events and invite applications. Agilent Malaysia's campus recruitment team, comprised of engineering and human resources managers, conducts on-campus interviews during their visits. Students are also encouraged to apply for jobs on the website listed above.
Doctor Jobs: http://www.doctorjob.com.my/.
This is a resource for students and jobseekers in Malaysia. You can search for courses or colleges, find out entry requirements, apply for scholarships, and read national education news. And oh -- you can also look for jobs!
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