Malaysia Supports Development of Palestinian Higher Education
Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Malaysia supports the development of Palestine's higher education sector by assisting Palestinian students in pursuing studies abroad.
- Discussions were held between Malaysia's Minister of Higher Education and the Palestinian Ambassador to Malaysia regarding strengthening cooperation between universities.
- Malaysia views education as a vital tool for fostering hope, peace, and a better future for the Palestinian people, aiming to help them rebuild their nation through knowledge.
Malaysia reaffirms its commitment to supporting the advancement of higher education in Palestine, offering assistance to Palestinian students seeking to further their studies. This initiative underscores Malaysia's dedication to fostering educational opportunities for the Palestinian populace.
Datuk Seri Dr. Zambry Abdul Kadir, Malaysia's Minister of Higher Education, discussed these plans during a courtesy visit from Jehad Alqedra, the Palestinian Ambassador to Malaysia. Their meeting focused on enhancing collaborative efforts between Malaysian universities and Palestinian higher education institutions. The discussions also covered ongoing support for Palestinian students and potential joint academic programs.
We discussed efforts to strengthen higher education cooperation between Malaysia and Palestine, including continuous support for Palestinian students and cooperation opportunities between universities in both countries.
Minister Zambry emphasized that Malaysia considers education a crucial bridge to hope, peace, and a brighter future for Palestinians. "In that spirit, we will continue to play a role in helping the Palestinian people rebuild their national strength through knowledge and education," he stated. This commitment reflects Malaysia's broader foreign policy stance on supporting Palestinian self-determination and development.
In that spirit, we will continue to play a role in helping the Palestinian people rebuild their national strength through knowledge and education.
Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.