Develop specific engineering courses, private universities urged


Dr Ong (right) receiving an economic impact survey report from MAEI chairman Datuk Seri Wong Siew Hai (left) witnessed by American Malaysian Chamber of Commerce executive director Siobhan Das at the event.

IN THE race to build human capital equipped with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), it might be possible for private universities to tailor ‘expedited engineering degree programmes’.

Deputy International Trade and Industry (Miti) Minister Dr Ong Kian Ming has proposed that such universities work with Malaysian Qualifications Agency to develop degree programmes that focus on specific branches or specialities in engineering that can be completed more quickly.

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