KPT, MQA Hold In-depth Discussion On Technical Aspects Of Recognition Of Educational Qualifications

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KPT, MQA Hold In-depth Discussion on Technical Aspects of Recognition of Educational Qualifications


		The Ministry of Higher Education (KPT) will hold discussions with the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) next week to examine technical aspects related to the recognition of educational qualifications involving the subjects of Malay Language and History. Higher Education Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir, said the discussion was a continuation of the engagement process initiated by the Ministry of Education (MOE) involving international schools, religious schools and other stream schools including the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC). Speaking to reporters after attending the 2026 Regional Zone (Premier) Let's Enter University (JMU) Carnival here today, he said the focus of the discussion was to ensure that existing qualifications are in line with recognition requirements when students apply for university admission in the future. "So, those who will be involved (in the discussion) are the Director-General of Education, the Director-General of Higher Education and also the Chief Executive Officer of MQA. "When we want to do something, we make sure that we really delve into what we want to do. We cannot just make decisions based on this view, this view because this matter is government policy," he said. Zambry said that the move to make learning the Malay Language and History subjects compulsory for the Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM) examination in all schools is not coercive, but rather aims to ensure that every Malaysian has a fair space and opportunity in the country's education system.
		"This is not a matter of coercion, so I hope we can correct the perception that this is a form of pressure and so on. What I want to emphasize is that for me, there is space and opportunity for every Malaysian to have access to education. "We are faced with the diversity of education systems that exist today. We cannot assess this issue based solely on one case involving a particular trend," he said. Regarding the carnival, he said the event was seen as an important platform in introducing alternative education pathways including Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) to school leavers across the country, in addition to universities.		"We take the approach of going down to meet with them, providing them with advice on the opportunities that are before them. The same is true in terms of opportunities to further their studies today, not just focused on universities, but we also involve polytechnics and TVET fields," he said. He said the carnival, which started from Thursday until tomorrow, had attracted 40,000 physical visitors, while more than 340,000 individuals received information and advisory services through the online platform. Zambry also expects the number of physical attendees to reach between 70,000 and 80,000 people by the end of the program, while online participation is expected to increase to 500,000 people.
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Date of Input: 19/03/2026 | Updated: 11/05/2026 | aidawati

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