Tag - Zambry Abd Kadir

IPTs urged to take steps to curb spread of influenza, says Zambry

KUALA LUMPUR: The Higher Education Ministry has reminded all higher education institutions (IPT) to take necessary steps to prevent the possible spread of influenza among students, says Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir. The Higher Education Minister said that although no information has been received about the spread of the disease in IPTs, the ministry is...

Meet to resolve public uni enrolment issue, says Dr Zambry

PETALING JAYA: It is more important to find solutions to the issues surrounding Edward Wong Yi Xian's inability to enter his chosen university, says Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir. In a video statement on Wednesday (Sept 10), the minister said that the ministry sympathises with the situation. "This issue should be addressed through...

Don’t gag academics’ freedom of expression, says Higher Education Minister

PUTRAJAYA: The government will defend academics’ right to freedom of expression as long as they are evidential and based in fact, says Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abd Kadir. “Academic freedom at the university is still maintained, there is no need for any measures that try to restrict it. “At the same time, academics who present...

PTPTN to take legal action against 430,000 borrowers owing RM6bil

LUMUT: A total of 430,000 borrowers have failed to repay their loans from the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN), amounting to an estimated RM6bil. Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir said that these borrowers have never made any repayments to PTPTN despite many having established careers. He said that unpaid loans have steadily...

M’sia will not entertain any frivolous claims on Sabah, says Zambry

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia does not recognise and will not entertain any frivolous claims made by any party including the purported heirs of Sulu Sultan on Sabah, says Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir (pic). He said Sabah was recognised by the United Nations and the international community as part of Malaysia since the formation...

Zambry’s maiden official visit to Iraq begins today

PUTRAJAYA: Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir will undertake his maiden official visit to Iraq from Wednesday (Aug 23) to Friday (Aug 25) at the invitation of his counterpart, Iraq’s Deputy Prime Minister for International Relations Affairs and the Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Fuad Hussein. During the visit, Zambry is expected to pay...