Are Universities Worth It? - Foundation Office Malaysia
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Do Malaysian universities deliver on their core mission? What is that mission? Do students get a fulfilling experience that equips them for life or even the future of work? Are academics respected, well prepared and supported in their mission?
This third webinar of the Social Market Perspective series by Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Malaysia will bring together thought leaders in Malaysian higher education, and technical and vocational education and training (TVET), along with graduates who have recently experienced alternative systems to share their views on the future of work and education and the possibilities of reform.
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Program
Welcoming Remarks:
- Miriam Fischer, Country Director, Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, Malaysia Office
Session 1: The higher education world today and in the future
Moderator:
- Dr Edmund Terence Gomez, Former Professor, Universiti Malaya
The Future of Work in Malaysia
Speakers:
- Associate Professor Dr Paolo Casadio, HELP University
- Professor Geoffrey Williams, Malaysia University of Science and Technology (MUST)
The Future of TVET in Malaysia
- Nurul Izzah binti Anwar, Member of Parliament for Permatang Pauh, Former Chair of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Empowerment Committee
Session 2: Speaking from experience - what do learners want and need
Moderator:
- Professor Mohamed Aslam Haneef, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)
Speakers:
- Nur Rabiatul Adawiyah Zul, German-Malaysian Institute (GMI) Graduate, Robert Bosch (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.
- Dasvindiren Partiven, Penang Skills Development Centre (PSDC) Graduate, B. Braun Medical Industries Sdn. Bhd.
- Jufitri Bin Johar, President, Malaysian Youth Council
- Daniel Bernbeck, CEO and Member of the Board, Malaysian-German Chamber of Commerce
Session 3: Universities and human resources - what do we need and how can we provide it?
Moderator:
- Professor Geoffrey Williams, Malaysia University of Science and Technology (MUST)
Speakers:
- Dr Maszlee Malik, Member of Parliament for Simpang Renggam, Former Minister for Education
- Tan Sri Dato’ Dr R. Palan, Pro Chancellor of the University of Cyberjaya, Chairman of SMRT Holdings Berhad and Group Managing Director of Minda Global Berhad
- Dr Edmund Terence Gomez, Former Professor, Universiti Malaya
Closing remarks:
- Professor Mohamad Fauzan Noordin, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)
