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Published: Sunday May 2, 2010 MYT 3:59:00 PM

Talent development programme in varsities


PASIR GUDANG: The Higher Education Ministry will be introducing talent development programmes in varsities to help undergraduates be more creative and innovative, said its minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.

He said under the plan, the ministry would be roping in experts who would coach students in the aspects of creativity and innovation.

"Before, we invested in terms of manpower and machinery. Now we want to take it a step further and focus more on research and developement to contribute to Malaysia's knowledge economy," he said.

He told this to reporters after officiating a youth development programme in Masai here today which was organised by Persatuan Belia Mutiara Pasir Gudang and Pasir Gudang Umno Youth. - Bernama

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