Credit transfer nod for Malaysians studying abroad

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysian students abroad who are facing financial issues due to the weakening ringgit could opt to study in local universities – thanks to a decision by the Higher Education Ministry.

Minister Datuk Seri Idris Jusoh (pic) said the ministry decided to allow the horizontal credit transfer system after receiving numerous calls from concerned parents asking if it was possible to do a credit transfer for their children.

“The current economic situation has had an impact on many parents who sent their children overseas to study, especially to the United States and Britain,” he said.

Idris said the ministry would allow the students to apply to continue their studies in higher education institutions (IPTs) of their choice based on the approval of their senates.

However, Malaysian Qualifica­tions Agency (MQA) chief executive officer Prof Datuk Dr Rujhan Mustafa said students must spend at least one residential year in the local institution in order to receive their scroll.

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