Conclusion
The MEB (HE) proposes major reforms to Malaysia’s higher education system in order
to accelerate the positive upward trajectory of
the system. It places the needs and interests of learners at the heart of the system, and reiterates
the Government’s longstanding commitment to providing equitable access to high-quality education of international standards. It calls for more intensive and frequent industry and community engagement, collaboration, and partnerships. The MEB (HE)
also aims to unleash and empower both private and public HLIs to push the boundaries of innovation and strive for institutional excellence in all its forms. Above all, it will only be through the collective efforts of all stakeholders that the higher education system can be transformed to prepare Malaysians for the challenges and opportunities of an ever-changing world. The future of Malaysian youth and the nation demands nothing less.