THE RM18bil allocation for the higher education sector, up from RM16.3bil in 2024, will drive research and development (R&D) to support Malaysia’s high-income nation aspirations, academics say.
Malaysian Association of Private Colleges and Universities president Datuk Parmjit Singh said this shows that the government recognises that private higher education institutions (IPTS) not only play a critical role in grooming talents but also in encouraging foreign investments, especially in new technology sectors.
