Ministry of Higher Education (Malaysia)
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| Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi | |
| Ministry overview | |
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| Formed | 27 March 2004 |
| Jurisdiction | Government of Malaysia |
| Headquarters | No. 2, Menara 2, Jalan P5/6, Presint 5, 62200 Putrajaya |
| Minister responsible | |
| Deputy Minister responsible | |
| Ministry executive |
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| Website | www |
The Ministry of Higher Education (Malay: Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi), abbreviated MOHE, is cabinet-level ministry of Malaysia. Its main office is in Putrajaya. The current Federal Minister of Higher Education is Idris Jusoh.
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Background[edit]
The functions of the MOHE was originally within the purview of the Ministry of Education (MOE) until the departments and agencies responsible for higher education were separated from the MOE on 27 March 2004 and established as a full ministry under a Federal Minister. In 2013, the Prime Minister, Dato Seri Najib Bin Tun Abdul Razak, merged the Ministry of Education and the ministry into a single Ministry of Education.In 2015, the Ministry is reestablished.[1]
Vision[edit]
To turn Malaysia into a center of excellence for higher education.
Mission[edit]
To develop and put in place a higher education environment that encourages the growth of premier knowledge centres and individuals who are competent, innovated with high moral values to meet national and international needs.
Organisation[edit]
The MOHE is headed by the Minister of Higher Education, a post held by Idris Jusoh (UMNO). He were assisted by Deputy Ministers, Mary Yap Kain Ching.
The following departments and agencies are under the purview of the MOHE:
Department of Higher Education[edit]
Also known by its Malay acronym, JPT (for Jabatan Pengajian Tinggi), the department was headed by a Director General, [[ Prof. Dato’ Dr. Asma binti Ismail ]]. This department was responsible for the management of both public and private institutes of higher learning and also Malaysian Student Department around the world.
Department of Polytechnic Education[edit]
Also known by its Malay acronym, JPP (for Jabatan Pengajian Politeknik), the department was headed by a Director General, Haji Md. Nor Bin Yusof. This department was responsible for the management of polytechnics.
Department of Community Colleges[edit]
Also known by its Malay acronym, JPKK (for Jabatan Pengajian Kolej Komuniti), the department was headed by a Director General, Asc. Prof. Kamarudin Kasim. This department was responsible for the management of community colleges.
Malaysian Qualifications Agency[edit]
The Malaysian Qualifications Agency or MQA is a statutory body in Malaysia set up to accredit academic programs provided by educational institutions providing post secondary or higher education and facilitate the recognition and articulation of qualifications.
Perbadanan Tabung Pendidikan Tinggi Nasional[edit]
Better known as PTPTN (English: National Higher Education Fund Corporation), this agency provides education loans as a form of financial assistance to students with financial needs to aid them in pursuing a higher education. PTPTN also manages a students savings scheme for higher education purposes.[2]
Tunku Abdul Rahman Foundation[edit]
The foundation (Malay: Yayasan Tunku Abdul Rahman) is named after the first Prime Minister of Malaysia and founder of the foundation, Tunku Abdul Rahman. It provides scholarships for students to pursue a higher education. Students who are awarded the scholarships are known as Tunku Scholars.[3]
Public Universities[edit]
The MOHE also has oversight responsibility for all the public universities in Malaysia.
List of Federal Minister of Higher Education[edit]
The following is a list of former and current Federal Minister of Higher Education.[4]
Political Party: BN
| № | Federal Minister of Higher Education | Term of Office | Prime Minister (Cabinet) |
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| Portrait | Name (Birth–Death) Constituency |
Political Party | Took Office | Left Office | ||
| 1 |  |
Shafie Salleh (b. 1946) MP for Kuala Langat |
BN (UMNO) | 2004 | 2006 | Abdullah Ahmad Badawi (II) |
| 2 |  |
Mustapa Mohamed (b. 1950) MP for Jeli |
BN (UMNO) | 2006 | 2008 | Abdullah Ahmad Badawi (II) |
| 3 | Mohamed Khaled Nordin (b. 1958) MP for Pasir Gudang |
BN (UMNO) | 2008 | 2013 | Abdullah Ahmad Badawi (III) Najib Razak (I) |
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| 4 |  |
Idris Jusoh (b. 1955) MP for Besut |
BN (UMNO) | 2015 | Incumbent | Najib Razak (II) |
2 Main Programs done by the Ministry in 2012[edit]
2 programs done by the Prime Ministry, Dato’ Sri Mohammad Najib Abdul Razak for the people in 2012 based on 1 Malaysia concept are Bantuan Rakyat 1 Malaysia (BR1M) and 1Malaysia Clinic. BR1M Bantuan Rakyat 1 Malaysia (BR1M) was announced during the tabling of the Malaysian Budget 2012. The major purpose of this program is to provide help for low income families by giving a one off cash hand out of RM500. Families who with a gross household income of less than RM 3,000 per month will be consider as low income families. The first BR1M was handed out to about 402 million households in early 2012. In 2013, BR1M has not only been continued, but the target market had expended to single individuals who are 21 years old and above with a personal monthly gross income of RM 2,000 or below.
This program had built up and strengthens the positive reputation of Dato’ Sri Mohammad Najib Abdul Razak. The reviews of citizens are the prime minister had taken serious consideration for the low income families which really brought support for them. 1 Malaysia Clinic
1Malaysia Clinic was introduced by Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak to the citizens, especially the citizens who live in rural areas that face barriers to access basic healthcare services. Nowadays, there are more than 50 1 Malaysia Clinics nationwide that operate daily from 10am to 10pm. It provides basic treatment such as fever, cold and other minor ailments at an affordable rate. All of these services are available for all Malaysians at a flat rate of RM 1 and RM 15 for foreign citizens. The supplies of medicines are available at all times and supervised by Health Departments. For certain cases which are beyond the scope of medical officers will be referred to the nearest government clinics or hospitals.The comments from majority publics are 1 Malaysia Clinic is the best initiative from government in providing essential healthcare for Malaysians. Furthermore, the 1 Malaysia Clinics are open during public holidays while others privates were closed.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ http://www.bharian.com.my/node/70598
- ^ PTPTN: Corporate Info
- ^ Yayasan Tunku Abdul Rahman: Introduction (in Malay)
- ^ "Former Minister of Education". Ministry of Education, Malaysia. Retrieved 16 August 2015.
