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Sunday, May 8, 2011

Friday, May 6, 2011

Malaysia: Medical course freeze for 5 years

The government agreed to implement a moratorium or a freeze on new course offerings in the medical field for five years by any institution of higher learning (IPT) that want to offer the course on 1 May.

Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin (pictured) said the suspension is a form of control should be exercised to ensure that the number of medical graduates produced by institutions of higher learning offering medical courses available to high quality medical training.

He said so far there are 33 public and private institutions of higher learning involved has been offering courses on the undergraduate medical education.

"The implementation of this suspension did not affect the number of medical personnel required for the production of national medical graduates from 33 institutions of higher learning in addition to existing international medical graduates who return to Malaysia are available," he said.

He was speaking at a press conference after witnessing the signing of a memorandum of agreement between the Institute for Professional Development, Open University Malaysia (IPD-OUM) to the Master Builders Association Malaysia (PPBM) on this day.

At the ceremony of the MoU, the IPD-OUM OUM represented by Senior Vice President, Professor Dr. Mansor Fadzil PPBM represented while president, Kwan Foh Kwai.

Mohamed Khaled said, by freezing it, Malaysia is believed to be able to produce the amount of adequate medical doctors in 2020 with a target ratio of one doctor to 400 people.

He said so far there are about 33 public and private institutions of higher learning involves offering courses undergraduate medical education.

Earlier, Mohamed Khaled said in his speech said that today the industry is competitive, and requires a skilled workforce that can compete locally and internationally.

"Therefore, cooperation between OUM and MBAM will certainly enhance the marketability of the construction workers that can help boost growth in the construction industry," he said.

Thursday, May 5, 2011

The Yayasan Wah Seong Scholarship Awards (2011)


Introduction

Wah Seong Corporation Berhad (WSCB), a leading oil and gas services group, is offering scholarships for full time first degree courses at Malaysian public universities through its Foundation, Yayasan Wah Seong (YWS). Scholarships are offered to financially needy and academically deserving students. Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria are invited to apply.

Fields of Study
All fields of study

Eligibility

Candidates currently studying, registered or applying to local public universities.
Applicants must be Malaysians and demonstrate a continuing involvement in extra-curricular activities (team or individual sports; voluntary service; affiliation with a recognized association or society).

Value of Scholarship
Scholarship Package includes course fees, compulsory fees, textbooks, board & lodging, transportation & pocket allowances.

The value of each award is not more than RM10,000 per academic year (usually RM7000 per annum).

How to Apply
Download the official application form and other important information here.

Complete the application form and send it by post/fax/email to the following address:

Scholarship Awards Committee
Yayasan Wah Seong

Suite 19.01, Level 19,
The Gardens North Tower,
Mid Valley City, Lingkaran Syed Putra,
59200 Kuala Lumpur

Tel: +603-2685 6800
Fax: +603-2685 6999
Email: yayasan@wascoenergy.com


Deadline: May 23rd, 2011

Source: http://www.wahseong.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=55&Itemid=59