Kuala Lumpur: The Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) has officially received the draft of the country’s Higher Education Plan 2025-2035 (PPTM 2025-2035), which will soon be presented for approval and launched by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the PPTM 2025-2035 was developed without foreign consultancy, showcasing Malaysia’s expertise in shaping its higher education future. The comprehensive plan was crafted over nine months by a local expert group led by Datuk Prof Emerita Dr Asma Ismail.

The plan aims to transform the nation’s higher education system by focusing on innovation, graduate employability, and stronger ties between academia and industry. The development process involved consultations and surveys with over 8,200 stakeholders, marking a significantly faster timeline compared to the previous framework, which required two years.

During the research phase, more than 240 meetings were held, alongside 100 reference studies and contributions from 181 individuals, including experts and 22 writers from Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM).

With a focus on inclusive education, digital transformation, and global competitiveness, the plan seeks to elevate Malaysia’s higher education sector, aiming to position it as an international hub in the coming decade.