‘Disarray was avoidable’


Smoking germs out: Workers disinfecting the premises of Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin Gong Badak after one of its staff tested positive for Covid-19. — Bernama

PETALING JAYA: The late announcement ordering higher education institutions (HEIs) to carry out online registration and teaching and learning activities, will impact the enrolment plan of these institutions, affecting both students and the financial sustainability of the entities, said National Association of Private Educational Institutions president Elajsolan Mohan.

The Higher Education Ministry (MoHE) must plan and strategise announcements in a better and more effective manner, he said, adding that the late announcement also brought much hardship to students and parents.

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