First female V-C at USM

Prof Asma’s term at the varsity will be for three years.

HIGHER Education Ministry director-general Prof Datuk Dr Asma Ismail has been appointed vice-chancellor of Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) effective Oct 4.

“Having seen through the formulation and ongoing implementation of the Malaysia Education Blueprint 2015-2025 (Higher Education), I truly believe our education system is on the right track,” she said.