tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12123329.post116486233527888779..comments2024-03-21T20:10:28.943+08:00Comments on EDUCATION IN MALAYSIA: Response by KMDCUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12123329.post-3932121397697777062007-02-07T13:17:00.000+08:002007-02-07T13:17:00.000+08:00From my experience working in the education indust...From my experience working in the education industry, I find that the very reason colleges/ providers hire people with doubtful qualifications is the lower rate of payment. Most of these lecturers teach reasonably well, and at times better than those with proper qualifications. So why waste the company's money when you can close one eye and deceive the students with their so-called expertise in strange areas. I find that the education industry is getting saturated with business minded people, and all they think about is money and not the quality.<br /><br />Of course, the real culprits are the CHAIRMAN , CEO AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS, who have a say in decision making!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12123329.post-1167989200101762182007-01-05T17:26:00.000+08:002007-01-05T17:26:00.000+08:00Please check and email the Ministry of Education U...Please check and email the Ministry of Education UK on Calamus Extension College. They should be able to give you a plausible answer to the legitimacy of the institution. Please verify before you post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12123329.post-1166155858090100802006-12-15T12:10:00.000+08:002006-12-15T12:10:00.000+08:00DR M got the most number of Honorary degreees...ev...DR M got the most number of Honorary degreees...every university clamouring to give himAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12123329.post-1165932965860556952006-12-12T22:16:00.000+08:002006-12-12T22:16:00.000+08:00Yes, you are not necessary explain anything to me....Yes, you are not necessary explain anything to me. Anyway, if I am rich, I will "get" many Honorary Doctorate degrees and tell all the world that "Hey, it is not easy man, you have to as rich as I am to get a D.Edu (Hon)". {ha, ha}<BR/><BR/>Is me, the student.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12123329.post-1165830106864938052006-12-11T17:41:00.000+08:002006-12-11T17:41:00.000+08:00In response to the three 'quite intelligent' respo...In response to the three 'quite intelligent' respondence of my comment earlier....<BR/><BR/>Ellie, so you are saying that ALL PhD have real application. In said that, I presume you have read all the PhD theses in the world and on all fields. Just wondering how you apply research work on Accient Egypt in real application? Build Sunway Pyramid?<BR/><BR/>Anon (sat Dec 09, 02:40:24pm), thanks for telling everyone your PhD is relevant to industry. Good for you. But I don't recall that I or anyone else here ask though.<BR/><BR/>'Is me, the student', sorry if you don't understand my comment. I am no even bother to explain to you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12123329.post-1165677226935509692006-12-09T23:13:00.000+08:002006-12-09T23:13:00.000+08:00"I believed an Honorary Doctorate is more difficul..."I believed an Honorary Doctorate is more difficult to obtain than a PhD because a PhD only need time, money, perseverance and a little bit of brain!"<BR/><BR/>Friend, are you telling me the Honorary Doctorate needs "more brain" than a PhD. I am sorry. I can not agree with you. I thought Honorary Doctorate needs "more RM" than a PhD. This is what I understand and you can read many of congratulatory notes form newspaper. Tell me how many of them are qualified for a Honorary Doctorate than according to your expectation?<BR/><BR/>Is me, the student.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12123329.post-1165646424357824252006-12-09T14:40:00.000+08:002006-12-09T14:40:00.000+08:00my phd completely applied and relevant to industr...my phd completely applied and relevant to industryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12123329.post-1165626076443397582006-12-09T09:01:00.000+08:002006-12-09T09:01:00.000+08:00i don't agree with anon.( 9 dec. 12.01.36 ) phrase...i don't agree with anon.( 9 dec. 12.01.36 ) phrase : ".. a PhD research can be purely for academic / knowledge enhancement which has no real application ".<BR/><BR/>I am sure the AAUP ( The American Association of University Professors ) would also disagree on that.<BR/><BR/>my opinion is :<BR/><BR/>i am positive that all PhD education focus both on the theory and application associated with all content areas of the PhD research.<BR/><BR/>those PhD recipients especially dedicated to academic teaching are required more to understand both theory and practice .. Lest one forget, PhD academicians are sought after to teach and impart their knowledge.<BR/><BR/>in universities, both experienced professors and postdoctoral fellows are supervisors and PhD mentors to facilitate the development of their PhD students’ practical knowledge by offering advice on research opportunities and sharing their own practical experiences.<BR/><BR/>ellie.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12123329.post-1165593696407269732006-12-09T00:01:00.000+08:002006-12-09T00:01:00.000+08:00I assume the DBA you refer to is Doctorate in Busi...I assume the DBA you refer to is Doctorate in Business Admin rather than a Diploma in Business Admin. A DBA is as good as PhD and has every right to call oneself a Dr (I am only commenting from UK point of view). A DBA (an equivalent in Engineering, it's called Doctorate of Engineering, D.Eng.) is a 4 year programme which consists of taught and research elements wheras a PhD is 3 years pure research. A doctorate degree is geared toward the real world and not for academia. For example, the research work in a doctorate degree is based on real application in business/engineering whereas a PhD research can be purely for academic/knowledge enhancement which has no real application. <BR/><BR/>I am also like to comment about Honorary Doctorate Degree. It is quite sad that an Honorary Degree has been degraded by a few University in Asia by awarding their Honorary Doctorate to the rich and famous (I am sure Mickey Mouse will get an Honorary Doctorate if he is from Asia). Honorary Doctorate is a very prestige award that a university can award. And normally will only be awarded to someone who has contributed enormously in a particular area. I believed they have ever right to be called Dr. I believed an Honorary Doctorate is more difficult to obtain than a PhD because a PhD only need time, money, perseverance and a little bit of brain! Whereas a real Honorary Doctorate only come by if you have make a significant contribute to the society.<BR/><BR/>BTW, those who earned their PhD doesn't really bother whether they are called Dr or not! Based on experience, you will only get the thrill being called Dr the moment you pass your viva! I think I am off topic, anyway......Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12123329.post-1165288817553485652006-12-05T11:20:00.000+08:002006-12-05T11:20:00.000+08:00KDMC, Give me back my money!KDMC, Give me back my money!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12123329.post-1165202084296938142006-12-04T11:14:00.000+08:002006-12-04T11:14:00.000+08:00The fact that KDMC remains silent proves that wat ...The fact that KDMC remains silent proves that wat TP and KM said is probably true or<BR/><BR/>KDMC acquired acute laryngitisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12123329.post-1165159401312428262006-12-03T23:23:00.000+08:002006-12-03T23:23:00.000+08:00If I were Mien, I won't reply any mail or any comm...If I were Mien, I won't reply any mail or any comments to Tony and KM because of "Silence is Golden"..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12123329.post-1165153675548728162006-12-03T21:47:00.000+08:002006-12-03T21:47:00.000+08:00Why is KDMC showing 'elegant silence'??Why is KDMC showing 'elegant silence'??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12123329.post-1165152527569914612006-12-03T21:28:00.000+08:002006-12-03T21:28:00.000+08:00For DBA, LAN does not recognise it a doctrate degr...For DBA, LAN does not recognise it a doctrate degree, it is only equal to a masters.<BR/><BR/>Is Me, The Student.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12123329.post-1165137496985982972006-12-03T17:18:00.000+08:002006-12-03T17:18:00.000+08:00I was wondering if someone could clarify on this D...I was wondering if someone could clarify on this DBA degree. I know what a PhD or MBA is, but DBA sounds so cheesy!<BR/><BR/>There was an article in the STAR education today about someone who did a DBA and he said 'When I was doing the DBA, I spent almost six hours a day studying. It was tough'. I mean, if it is a taught degree then it definitely is not equivalent to a PhD. And if it is supposed to equip for the practical world then surely an MBA with work experience is better than someone with a DBA but no actual business experience?<BR/><BR/>~Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12123329.post-1165072592487931622006-12-02T23:16:00.000+08:002006-12-02T23:16:00.000+08:00I think both KM and TP deserves the honarary doctr...I think both KM and TP deserves the honarary doctrates from the local universities for being daring in exposing the various educational fiascos in both public and local institutions of higher learnings.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12123329.post-1165055903304352752006-12-02T18:38:00.000+08:002006-12-02T18:38:00.000+08:00Zaharom NainTQ for standing up for justice and tru...Zaharom Nain<BR/>TQ for standing up for justice and truth in the education system.<BR/><BR/>I do hope after your explanations, that KDMC will not continue to play this charade and come clean<BR/><BR/>BE HONEST!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12123329.post-1165050873223458692006-12-02T17:14:00.000+08:002006-12-02T17:14:00.000+08:00Hi,I'm Zaharom Nain. One of you asked about my ro...Hi,<BR/>I'm Zaharom Nain. One of you asked about my role in all this. Well, firstly, I am an academic teaching in Universiti Sains Malaysia. Like many other concerned academics, I follow this blog as it provides critical and valuable insights into the numerous problems inherent in the Malaysian education system. At any rate, when I read Tony's earlier blog about KMDC and the questionable qualifications of its 'faculty', I called KMDC to alert them to Tony's post, to express my concern, and to get some kind of explanation from them. This, after all, is Malaysia and often these organisations will just ignore blogs unless we the public follow up and caution them that many of us know. This way, I believe, the situation moves one step further and the good work of people like Tony and Kian Ming will be expanded on by, dare I say, civil society. When I was told that KMDC's executive director, Ms Cheng, was attending a meeting, I followed up with an e-mail to her alerting her to Tony's revelations on his blog. Ms Cheng didn't respond to my e-mail, so I gave her another call. This time she was around and was very polite and provided all the 'right' responses, without exactly saying anything about the questionable qualifications of her 'consultants'. Hence her reference to me in her reply to Kian Ming. Hope that helps to clear matters. Let me quickly state that this is the full extent of my 'relationship' with KMDC! I certainly don't wish to be associated with them in any other way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12123329.post-1165030217092960872006-12-02T11:30:00.000+08:002006-12-02T11:30:00.000+08:00he he hethats good news.hope they make the finding...he he he<BR/>thats good news.<BR/>hope they make the findings publicAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12123329.post-1165029856647090502006-12-02T11:24:00.000+08:002006-12-02T11:24:00.000+08:00Interesting: the leading private college for which...Interesting: the leading private college for which I work has been told by the MoHE that they will be checking the qualifications of academic staff - "especially PhDs".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12123329.post-1165028517397439222006-12-02T11:01:00.000+08:002006-12-02T11:01:00.000+08:00Who is Prof. Zaharom Nain and why or how is he inv...Who is Prof. Zaharom Nain and why or how is he involved in this matter regarding KMDC?<BR/><BR/>Could someone explain Prof. Zaharom Nain's role?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12123329.post-1165024121993025982006-12-02T09:48:00.000+08:002006-12-02T09:48:00.000+08:00Are you trying to imply in KDMC , Ms Mien is eithe...Are you trying to imply in KDMC , Ms Mien is either a ' robot' or ' zombie'?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12123329.post-1165023811897420062006-12-02T09:43:00.000+08:002006-12-02T09:43:00.000+08:00Ms. Mien-Wee Cheng has to look after her 'fun-woon...Ms. Mien-Wee Cheng has to look after her 'fun-woon' (rice bowl). Despite her high sounding job title, she is just a pitiful little screw in the big wheel of KMDC. What she wrote does not reflect her own thinking - either she was directed by her bosses to reply like what she replied or she had to use her PR skill to craft her reply.<BR/><BR/>Cari makan, what to do. Please seek the answers from the right guys, not her.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12123329.post-1165023365729894362006-12-02T09:36:00.000+08:002006-12-02T09:36:00.000+08:00Are you sure that she wrote this herself?There is ...Are you sure that she wrote this herself?<BR/>There is a reasonable chance that this was drafted by a PR consultant/SecretaryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12123329.post-1165021304573759502006-12-02T09:01:00.000+08:002006-12-02T09:01:00.000+08:00Anonymous above just about sums up the country in ...Anonymous above just about sums up the country in general. When people want to have a productive discussion about a certain topic, certain elements of politics always come into play. There seems to be no want to improve our society as a whole, rather there seems to be an amazing amount of greed for the need to line our pockets in whatever way we can at the expense of others. I just feel ashamed that political powers should play any role in private, or public education for that matter, in our country. And as much as I would like to believe that the lack of freedom of speech in our country is due to the highly complex multiracial society we live in and the highly sensitive issues that arise from it, I believe it is more a case of political powers interfering with freedom of speech that may find the greedy and the powerful wrong of grave misdoings at the expense of the general public. And because of this, we as Malaysians will never move forward. <BR/>As for Ms. Mien-Wee Cheng, I do not think she should be flogged for writing such a letter. The only thing I am dissappointed with is that she fails to persuade Tony and KM that she will look into the matter with great urgency and seriousness, and that KMDC does not condone the use of fraudulent credentials by any of their staff. Otherwise, I think she did a great PR job, and she was in no position to say anything more or anything less.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com