National Transformation Policy

 National Transformation Policy set forth 3 pillars: High Income, Sustainability and Inclusiveness to achieve high quality of life.  4 main plans were identified: Government transformation, Economic Transformation Rural transformation, Political transformation plans.  Innovation and human capital will be key denominators to all the initiatives under these plans.

Factors that drive Economic Success The assets that drive economic success:  IPRs  advanced research  venture capital  university graduates and PhDs  air, rail and sea hubs

3 out of 5 assets that drive economic success are in IHLs and RIs

*Source: Bruce Katz, TIME Magazine, 21st Oct 2010

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National Higher Education Strategic Plan Pelan Strategi Pendidikan Tinggi Negara (PSPTN)

Malaysia urgently requires a transformation in higher education. These changes will require the successful translation of long-range strategic plans into closely coordinated actions. The future economic, social, and spiritual well-being of our nation depends critically on the success of this transformation.

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The 7 Strategic Thrusts Thrust 2: Improving the Quality of Teaching and Learning

Thrust 1: Widening of Access and Increasing Equity Thrust 7: Reinforcing Delivery Systems of MoHE

NATIONAL HIGHER EDUCATION by

2020 Thrust 6: Enculturation of Lifelong Learning

Thrust 3: Enhancing Research and Innovation

Thrust 4: Strengthening of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)

Thrust 5: Intensifying Internationalisation Awang Bulgiba, UM

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• Implement in 4 distinct phases

Phase 1: Laying the foundation (20072010) Phase 3: Excellence (2016-2020)

Phase 2: Strengthening and Enhancement (2011-2015) Phase 4: Glory and Sustainability (beyond 2020)

TRANSFORMATION ROADMAP

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The implementation of the PSPTN Phase 1 was guided by the 2007 – 2010 National Higher Education Action Plan, which outlined strategies and action plan that aimed at enhancing and improving the national higher education system within the period of the 9th Malaysia Plan (9MP). In 2010, 22 Critical Agenda Projects (CAP) were identified and implemented.

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The process of performance review and key performance indicator review is implemented continuously. It is based on current needs, as well as on the changing scenario and the needs of higher education, not only in Malaysia, but also globally. The achievement of the PSPTN Phase 1 was benchmarked by the achievement of each CAP target, whose key performance indicators (KPI) were predetermined through consultation and discussion with the implementing parties and stakeholders

In Phase 1: Agenda for R&D • Research Universities: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

University of Malaya Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Universiti Putra Malaysia Universiti Sains Malaysia Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

• Research University Evaluation system: – MyRA – Self-evaluation based on criteria of Research Universities

NTP

GTP ETP

12 ETP NKEA

MoE

Education

MOHE’s STRATEGIC RESEARCH NICHE

Palm Oil and Rubber

Energy &Water Security

Financial Services

Tropical Medicine

Business Services

RTP

Tourism

PTP

Electrical and Electronics Oil, Gas and Energy Wholesale & Retail

MoE RESEARCH AND INNOVATION FRAMEWORK

ICT

Entrepreneurial & Innovative

Food Security Infectious Disease

Healthcare Agriculture

Global Warming

Communications & Contact Infrastructure

Improved Rakyat Quality of Life

Sustainability

Advanced & Valueadded Manufacturing

Greater KL/ Klang Valley

New Economic Model

High Income

Job Creation

Community Engagement

Other LRGS Programs

Innovative Industry Human Engagement 14 Capital

RESEARCH GRANT/SUPPORT FRAMEWORK Infrastructure Hard/Soft

Research Grant

Talent Support MyBrain PhD Industrial PhD

Strategic Program

Investigator-led Research

Industry Internship Program

LRGS

FRGS

HiCOE

ERGS

TBS

KTP

MTUN

MRU

PRGS Mobility Program

MRU Human Resource Activities

High Impact Research RACE/RAGS

I2U Nobel Prominence Awang Bulgiba, UM

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WoS publications

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2000 UM USM 1500

UKM UPM UTM

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500

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2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

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R&D OUTPUT

Number of Citations

Tausende

Malaysia’s Cumulative Citations (2005 - 2012) 120

100

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5 MRUs contributed 71% of the Nation’s cummulative citations (2005-2012)

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MRU 40

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2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 MRU 18133 19378 22319 26554 34877 35159 55186 71515 Malaysia 26669 30685 34498 38301 49984 53255 77601 100280 Year Source: Scopus

Malaysia

Internationalisation is the fifth thrust of the National Higher Education Strategic Plan which aims to elevate HEIs towards becoming institutions of world repute. The target of this thrust is for Malaysia to become an international hub of excellence for higher education by the year 2020. The purpose of establishing the Internationalisation CAP is to ensure that the national aspiration to be the leading centre for higher education is achieved through the implementation of activities and the monitoring of internationalisation performance of local HEIs.

• Education Malaysia serves as a vehicle for international networking – aim is to Increase the number of international students through the Implementation of HEI Student Mobility Programme • Programmes – Accentuate the Education Malaysia brand in all marketing activities overseas. – Exchange of academic staffs – Exchange of students – Exchange of of study programmes – International collaboration

The admission of international students to local HEIs has recorded an increase each year, as shown in the following table:

The recruitment of international academic staff also showed an increase, as shown in the following table:

KPI/Outcome Internationalization Research Program Enhanced international collaborative research Attachment of staff and students Enhanced global visibility of UM (better ranking prospect) Global transfer of knowledge Propelling local talents to global prominence Position CoEs as regional powerhouse Position UM as regional education hub Create business opportunities

Norway Ireland

Germany Belgium France Japan Laos Cambodian

Vietnam

Malaysia

Africa Program Global COE program for Human Security Engineering in Megacities

Countries Japan

Asia Core Program: UM-Kyoto Integrated Watershed research UM-Kyoto University: Disaster Resilient Research

Japan Japan

UM-Tokyo University: Sustainability Science Research

Japan

Asia Core Program: Cutting-Edge Organic Chemistry UM-QUB Research Programs AADUN UM Shiva Program on Atmospheric Science CLMV Research Programs APACPH Program

Japan Ireland, UK Africa Norway, Germany, Belgium, France Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam Asia Pacific Region

(2009- 21 April 2014)

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% of Co-authored Publication Output by International Collaboration

Harvard University

38.4%

University of Toronto

45.5%

National University of Singapore

52.0%

Tsinghua University

22.9%

University of Malaya

41.1%

Universiti Sains Malaysia

32.0%

Universiti Putra Malaysia

31.7%

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

21.4%

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

32.6%

• Aim of AKePT – – – – –

To obtain commercial funding Expertise in leadership Expertise in teaching and learning Expertise in research, innovation and commercialisation To increase the internationalisation of the HEIs by developing collaborations with agencies such as: • • • •

SEAMEO-RIHED, World Bank UNESCO EU

• Local and foreign experts