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Government Urged to Address Low Enrollment of Indian Students in Public Universities

by Tivyasruthi Nair Prem Ananth
December 9, 2024
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Senator Datuk C. Sivaraj has urged the government to investigate claims that a significant number of Indian students are rejecting offers from public higher education institutions. He highlighted that these students are often not given the opportunity to study the courses they initially applied for, which has led to dissatisfaction and a lack of interest in accepting the offers.

Sivaraj further noted that some of the courses offered are entirely unrelated to the students’ chosen fields of study, with many being overqualified for the programs they are assigned. He emphasized the need for immediate attention to this issue to ensure that students are provided with educational opportunities that align with their aspirations and qualifications.

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“There must be underlying reasons for this, and it is crucial that we identify the root causes,” he told FMT.

Sivaraj, a former MIC vice-president, stated that a recent response from the higher education ministry in the Dewan Negara regarding the matter was overly vague, lacking specific details about the courses or universities involved.

“The ministry reported that 8,529 Indian students with Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) qualifications were offered places in public higher education institutions for the 2024-2025 academic year. Additionally, 4,342 Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM) holders received similar offers,” he said.

However, Sivaraj mentioned that many of these Indian students were reportedly offered diploma and certificate programs at polytechnics and community colleges, with a low acceptance rate for these placements.

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He called on the ministry to disclose the universities that provided placements to Indian students, along with details of the courses offered. He stressed that students should not be faulted if the courses did not align with their aptitudes, or qualifications.

“While I acknowledge the ministry’s willingness to provide data, what we need is more detailed information. To develop an effective strategy for the upcoming year, we require precise data to identify ways to increase the enrollment of Indian students in government higher education institutions,” he said.

Addressing the concerns raised by Senator Datuk C. Sivaraj is essential for ensuring that students receive educational opportunities that match their qualifications and aspirations.

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