BERNAMA – UPUOnline Records 511,006 Admissions For Public University Programmes

KUALA NERUS, Aug 10 (Bernama) — The UPUOnline system has recorded a total of 511,006 admissions for undergraduate programmes in public universities nationwide this year, said Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir. 

He said of the total, 497,020 admissions or 97.26 per cent were local students, while 13,986, or 2.74 per cent were foreign students.

Zambry dismissed claims suggesting that local student quotas were being taken away to accommodate foreign students, calling such allegations unfounded.

“After meeting the needs and criteria for local students, universities may allocate limited spaces for foreign students, particularly to support internationalisation efforts aimed at enhancing university rankings,“ he told reporters after officiating the launch of the Akademia Complex at Universiti Malaysia Terengganu,  here today.

In a related matter, Zambry also rejected claims that foreign students in the country are primarily enrolled in medical courses, limiting opportunities for local students.

He further refuted allegations that foreign students are charged lower fees than local students, calling these claims baseless.

In another matter, Zambry stated that the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) is monitoring water supply issues at higher education institutions, including those in Sabah and other states.

While water supply falls under state jurisdiction, Zambry said MOHE will assist in finding solutions if water shortages affect institutional operations.

“We will work to resolve the issue, whether it’s due to the university’s system, insufficient water supply, or if it’s being politicised by the relevant parties,” he added.

— BERNAMA

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