Private universities, colleges get green light to hold exams

Malaysia’s higher education ministry announced that private universities and colleges may proceed with scheduled international examinations even if they are in locations under a conditional movement control order (CMCO), writes Emmanuel Santa Maria Chin for Malay Mail.

The decision to allow these private institutions of higher learning to continue with the tests were made during last week’s National Security Council meeting, which took into account the fixed schedules these must follow. The exemption affects a total of 3,031 local and 195 international students situated in four states and federal territories currently under the CMCO. However, these students must obtain verification letters from their institutions before attending the examinations.

Those who will be allowed to proceed with their tests include students sitting for the Cambridge GCE A Level examinations, and for those under programmes such as the Australian Matriculation (AUSMAT), Canadian Pre-U, and the likes, the ministry said. The exemption was also extended to those taking professional qualification tests such as their Association of Chartered Certified Accountants papers.
Full report on the Malay Mail site