MIC seeks MSC status for AIMST University


  • Nation
  • Sunday, 13 Sep 2009

KUALA LUMPUR: The MIC has urged the Government to grant Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) status to AIMST University and its surrounding areas to transform it into a research, technology and educational hub over the next two to three years.

Party president Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu also requested that the Government allocate an annual grant to the university, which is located in Semeling, Kedah, to lessen the financial burden and also increase the intake of students.

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