Place STPM, matriculation under higher education ministry, says ex-minister
A former minister has called for the STPM higher school certificate and matriculation pathways for admission into public universities to be placed under the purview of the higher education ministry rather than the education ministry.
Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said one of the root causes of the recurring controversy over university admissions annually lies in the fragmented system.
He said there have been discussions within the government that both streams should be consolidated under the higher education ministry, which is far better placed to understand the needs of tertiary institutions and their students.
“Placing both streams under the ministry will facilitate the creation of a single system of university admission – one that is transparent, equitable, and…
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