Costly lesson on higher studies


IT was much simpler in the past. The focus was on how well a student performed in national exams and on the general path to higher education.

This process was supported by a growing economy, strong demand for skilled labour, and an expanding higher education system, further boosted by funding from the National Higher Education Fund Corp (PTPTN).

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