Let’s soar and shine


Moving forward: With their right hand placed upwards against their chest, Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) students and their vice-chancellor (in dark glasses) Brig Jen Prof Datuk Dr Kamaruddin Hussin are all set to see their goals accomplished.

While the nation has made significant inroads in higher education, there is still a need to pave a better route with more effort and commitment from all stakeholders.

IN recent weeks, Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Idris Jusoh has made “Soaring Upwards” his slogan or catch phrase. If you have not heard it yet, expect to hear more of it from now on.

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