PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has directed the Higher Education Ministry and the Health Ministry to quickly resolve the issue of recognition for the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) qualification awarded to Malaysian graduates of Egypt’s Alexandria University.
In a statement, the Prime Minister’s Office said the government is working to resolve issues surrounding the recognition of pharmacy graduates from Alexandria University following complaints that have affected their ability to register and work as pharmacists in Malaysia.
It had taken note of concerns raised by students from the university regarding the recognition of its PharmD programme for registration and professional practice purposes.
“The Prime Minister has directed the Higher Education Ministry and Health Ministry to give due attention and finalise a solution to this issue as soon as possible in the interest of the affected students,” the statement said yesterday.
It added that the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) currently has no objection to the academic recognition of the programme.
“However, professional recognition for registration as a pharmacist requires consideration and approval from the Malaysian Pharmacy Board.
“As such, the Higher Education and Health ministries must resolve the issue comprehensively in line with the Madani spirit,” the statement said.
Four students enrolled in the PharmD programme at the university had reportedly appealed to Anwar to intervene in the qualification recognition issue.
