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Dr Maszlee says it is now optional for all 20 public universities to carry out the Integrated Cumulative Grade Point Average programme.

LECTURERS will no longer be required to source and generate income for their varsities.

Education Minister Dr Maszlee Malik made it clear that an academic’s role is to teach and research in an institution, not find money.

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