Curriculum #28: Higher Education Reforms

Professor Zaharom Nain, Chairman, Malaysian Academic Movement (Gerak)

02-Aug-18 15:00

Curriculum #28: Higher Education Reforms

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Last week, the Malaysian Academic Movement, better known by its Malay acronym, Gerak, held a town hall session with Education Minister Dr Maszlee Malik. Among the issues discussed were Gerak’s 10-point proposal to bring academic freedom, excellence and meritocracy back to local universities. We speak to Gerak's chairman Professor Zaharom Nain about the town hall’s outcome.

Produced by: Chua Ern Teck

Presented by: Chua Ern Teck

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Categories: Education, Politics, Law and Legal Matters, Social Issues

Tags: Gerak, Maszlee Malik, Education, Education Minister, MoE, Academic Freedom, MOVE, live and learn, The Bigger Picture,

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