JAKARTA, July 18 — Malaysia and Indonesia are currently expanding their higher education sector collaboration in the areas of health, science, and technology as well as research and innovation development said Minister of Higher Education Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.
Mohamed Khaled, who is on a three-day working visit to Indonesia starting Sunday, said: “Malaysia is ready to accept more students from Indonesia to achieve its aim of producing talent for Indonesia to become a developed country.” Universiti Malaya and Universitas Negeri Malang will share expertise in the field of materials science, human resources, research facilities, and research grants for both parties estimated to be worth RM5 million.
Under the MoA, UKM and Universitas Padjadjaran plan to produce 250 Doctor of Medicine graduates for the next five years, while the collaboration between UKM and Universiti Pendidikan Indonesia focuses on aspects of teaching, learning, and capacity building.