SHAH ALAM: Private institutions of higher learning offering courses in science and technology will get priority backing from the Government in the quest to turn Malaysia into a centre for regional academic excellence, said Acting Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.
It is important for our undergraduates and post-degree students to master these critical subjects to enhance Malaysia's standing in the field of research and development as we are lacking behind developed countries in this field, he said yesterday.