Friday March 31, 2006
Aiming for higher tertiary enrolment
GREATER access to tertiary education will be provided to achieve the target of 40% participation rate of the age group IT-23 years in 2010.
Enrolment at the post-graduate level will be expanded to meet the target of 25% of the total enrolment at degree levels in 2010.
Enrolment in tertiary education institutions at all levels is expected to increase to 1,326,340 in 2010 with 32.3% at first degree and 35.8% per cent at diploma levels.
More courses, particularly at the diploma level, will be offered to cater for the projected increase in demand for associate professionals and technicians. The National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) will continue to provide financial assistance to enable students to acquire higher education at public and private institutions of higher education, particularly in critical areas.
Recognising that the provision of education is not the sole responsibility of the Government and the rising cost of higher education, parents will be further encouraged to save for their children’s education. To support the implementation of the MQF and to establish a unified quality assurance system, the Malaysian Qualifications Agency will be established.
The implementation of lifelong learning programmes will be accelerated to enable society to continuously learn and acquire knowledge arid skills.
Public institutions of higher education will establish centres for continuing education and continue to offer more places with flexible entry requirements up to 10% intake at diploma and degree levels.
A National Council for Lifelong Learning will also be set up to provide policy direction and coordinate lifelong learning activities.
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