‘Cultural integration a necessary skill’


TERTIARY education opens doors for students to explore diverse cultures, which is essential in preparing them to excel in a borderless world where they are expected to collaborate with those different from them.

At the school level, the Education Ministry recently announced that the upcoming 2027 curriculum would focus on racial unity and harmony but tertiary learning institutions, said Malaysian Association of Private Colleges and Universities (Mapcu) president Datuk Parmjit Singh, is a crucial place to hone the skill of thriving and collaborating in a multicultural environment.

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