HOW WILL the next Universiti Malaya vice-chancellor be selected? No one really knows.
In countries like the United States, Britain and Australia, applications are invited for the post through advertisements. However, in Malaysia, the selection of a VC is a closed-door affair. There is no official application process for the job. Past appointments were decided by the Prime Minister, based on the recommendation of the Education Minister.
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