INTRODUCTION

Malaysia as prove to be one of the fastest growing Asian countries, with

trade, tourism and economic growth all excelling to its fullest. Furthermore,
higher education in the country is also spreading its wings and fast. This has
result in lots of opportunities for students, not only native and living there, but
also abroad to benefit from high quality education on a much affordable cost.
However, where Malaysia as a country might show a very bright picture but the
education within the country is still growing and evolving a lot further extent,
before it can globally be an attraction for top education and research as well.
There some significant challenges that Malaysia currently faces within this
education category .Thus, the government had strategies a strategy to improve
Malaysian Higher Education.

Main
1. Challenges in Malaysian Higher Education

Lack of research and development support

Most of the times, when we hear or talk about this country, we hardly ever
relate to anything scientific or education related. This is because; there is
no support when it comes to an educated research and development. The
country seriously lacks infrastructure which is affordable and efficient
enough to provide space for ground breaking research and scientific
breakthrough or opening of a global level research and education centre.

Lack of proficient educational leaders

Unfortunately, due to poor support in the development of education, the
country has failed to provide top quality local academic and educational
leaders who can lead the way and grow others with them. There is a
serious gap between students and top teachers to guide them. Global
universities rely on talent imported from their origin country, to establish
the same standards of education in their branch in Malaysia.

Lack of innovative teaching methods

This country seems to rely mostly on contemporary and traditional ways of
learning. There are no new mechanisms or structures in place to enhance
learning and introduce creative ways of transferring information through
the use of social media and technology.

2. The 10 Shifts of Malaysia Education Blueprint (MEB) to improve

Malaysian education

Produce holistic, entrepreneurial and balanced graduates

Malaysian students are expected to not only be highly knowledgeable in

whatever courses they take but also uphold good moral values in their
daily lives. Encouraging the paradigm shift among graduates from being
job seekers into becoming job creators themselves.
Focus on talent excellence
Introduction of a career path for researchers, educators, leaders and
professional practitioners with the mentorship and co-teaching of
corporate figures such as Azman Ismail and Dato Seri Syed Zainal Abidin.

Become a nation of lifelong learning

Provide more flexible learning opportunities, increase quality benchmark
of available programmes and create awareness and interest towards
learning among the society. Where age doesnt apply to pursue a higher
education.

Achieve global excellence

Malaysia is top 10 destination for international students. Malaysia needs to
raise the nations higher education brand even further, from an attractive
destination known for good value for money and quality of life, to one that
is also recognised, referred to, and respected internationally.

Transformed Higher Education learning

Malaysia needs to move from a system focused on inputs and a separation
of private and public institutions, to a harmonized higher education
system focused on delivery, accountability, transparency, and outcomes.

Conclusion