Malaysias CLMV International Development Cooperation in Higher Education

National Higher Education Research Institute, 2013

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FOREWORD
DATO PROFESSOR DR MORSHIDI SIRAT DIRECTOR-GENERAL HIGHER EDUCATION DEPARTMENT MINISTRY OF EDUCATION MALAYSIA
Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakahtuh and Salam 1Malaysia Malaysia, along with the CLMV countries, comprising Cambodia, Lao Peoples Democratic Republic (PDR), Myanmar and Vietnam, has conducted many dialogues since 2005 focused on policy formulation and framework as well as human capital building. These strategic dialogues have resulted in collaboration between Malaysia and CLMV countries as Malaysia leads these countries in building the capability to provide and deliver quality higher education on a global scale. The Malaysia-CLMV collaboration has outlined two phases of implementation for 2011 to 2014. The implementation of Phase 1 (2011-2012) has succeeded, with ten work projects in four clusters. The overview of each work project and its associated outcomes is presented in this booklet Malaysias CLMV International Development Cooperation in Higher Education, Volume I: 2011-2012 in which the Higher Education Department is pleased that this publication has successfully been prepared in line with the National Higher Education Strategic Plan (PSPTN) 2 Malaysias Global Reach: A New Dimension. Phase 2 (2013-2014) implementation, which will be available in the next publication of Volume II, is the continuance of the abovementioned collaboration efforts involving the establishment of agreed-upon policy of higher education to realise values specific of higher education in the most effective way on both the national and regional level. I believe that the Malaysia-CLMV collaborative efforts of all concerned underlie the PSPTN2, as Malaysia will best lead CLMV countries to achieve a more effective higher education system. As such, I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone directly or indirectly involved with the completion of Phase 1 implementation and wish all the best for upcoming phases.

WELCOMING MESSAGE
PROFESSOR DATO DR OMAR OSMAN VICE-CHANCELLOR UNIVERSITI SAINS MALAYSIA

Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakahtuh and Salam 1Malaysia First of all, on behalf of Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) I wish to congratulate the editors and authors for their valuable contribution towards the publication of this booklet entitled Malaysias CLMV International Development Cooperation in Higher Education, Volume I (2011-2012) in which the contents of this booklet represent Malaysias collaboration with CLMV (Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Vietnam) countries from Southeast Asian region. USM humbly takes pride in its contributions and the role played by the National Higher Education Research Institute (IPPTN) in paving the way for projects implemented under the CLMV countries. I sincerely hope that the noble efforts could be carried out continuously in line with our endeavour to uphold our contribution towards achieving the target identified for the National Higher Education Strategic Plan (PSPTN) 2. To all the readers of this booklet, we at USM hope that it will provide useful information that could be utilised for the expansion and development of higher education in this country and with our regional partners.

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PREFACE
PROFESSOR DR AHMAD NURULAZAM MD. ZAIN DIRECTOR NATIONAL HIGHER EDUCATION RESEARCH INSTITUTE

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
MUZAFFAR HAMZAH, PhD HEAD OF CLUSTER MYODYSSEY: MALAYSIAS GLOBAL REACH INITIATIVE
Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakahtuh and Salam 1Malaysia,

Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakahtuh and Salam 1Malaysia, As the director of the National Higher Education Research Institute, I would like express my utmost gratitude, as we have been progressing well thus far in the projects planned for the National Higher Education Strategic Plan 2 (PSPTN2) Malaysias Global Reach: A New Dimension. The essence of the completed and ongoing projects are included in this Volume 1 booklet, showing our countrys great achievements in internationalisation and global engagement of higher education with the spirit and principles of sharing is caring; connecting hearts and minds; and sustaining dynamic relationships. Finally, I would like to extend my sincerest thanks to the team members of clusters who have contributed in collecting and compiling the facts and figures, making it possible to publish this Malaysias CLMV International Development Cooperation in Higher Education, Volume 1: 2011-2012 booklet.

In the name of Allah, the most gracious and the most merciful. Malaysias commitment as partner in higher education development and cooperation with Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Vietnam (or CLMV countries) is best manifested through our continuous efforts in various projects of capacity building with those countries. The projects are now been documented and published, titled Malaysias CLMV International Development Cooperation in Higher Education. This initiative is hoped to make Malaysias presence are more visible and could encourage others to assist Malaysia in our international higher education development agenda. The publication of this booklet has been made possible with the assistance from various stakeholders at the Ministry of Education, Malaysia especially Dato Professor Dr. Morshidi Sirat, Director-General, Higher Education Department; and the National Higher Education Research Institute especially its Director, Professor Dr Ahmad Nurulazam Md. Zain. The team and myself also wishes to thank all the Head of Clusters, Malaysias Global Outreach Initiative, for their enormous contributions and tireless cooperation. Special thanks also go to Associate Professor Dr. Abdul Razak Ahmad, Advisor for the Higher Education Department for his mentorship and guidance to us in the Malaysias Global Reach (JGM) clusters. Finally, to those who have contributed in whatever ways possible in the making this publication, I simply cant find enough words but to expresses our sense of gratitude and appreciation.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Foreword

Director-General of Higher Education Department

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Welcoming Message Preface

Vice-Chancellor of Universiti Sains Malaysia Director of National Higher Education Research Institute

Acknowledgement Introduction

Head of Cluster, MyOdyssey: Malaysias Global Reach Initiative Malaysias Global Reach Brief Historical Background Objectives and Expected Outcome Commitment

Dimension in Higher Education Capacity Building Between Malaysia and CLMV Countries Stakeholders Malaysia-CLMV Projects
Phase I Research Cluster Teaching and Learning Cluster Community-Engagement and Student Mobility Cluster Quality Assurance Cluster Phase II Brief projects for the year of 2013-2014

Efforts to attract potential candidates (staff/student) and collaborators to pursue higher education in Malaysia

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INTRODUCTION
We live in an interdependent world. We are connected to other people and countries through trade, travel, culture, ideas and business. This connectivity enriches our lives but at the same time promotes insecurity, especially among the poor. They need to be empowered if they are to be relevant to the process of national development and globalisation. The global community cannot ignore the critical role of poverty and inequality in increasing risks for us all. Malaysia must ensure that as a responsible state and regional player, we lead and progress in both security and development. This is what Malaysias CLMV International Development Cooperation in Higher Education is all about; Malaysias role as an agenda setter in providing human security through higher education in the Southeast Asia region. CLMV is abbreviated from the countries: Cambodia, Lao Peoples Democratic Republic (PDR), Myanmar and Vietnam. Malaysia holds that there are many tools which we can bring to bear in the fight against poverty, and that aid, though vital, is just one of those tools. By taking an approach that draws on the best of everything that Malaysia has to offer, we can set the bar for our achievements even higher. Of course, aid smart aid is incredibly important. But what Malaysia wishes to offer to the regional poor and especially to the poorest comes from all of us, not only from our government. Malaysias inventors, its economists, its academics, its young people and its entrepreneurs have all been a powerful catalyst for growth and development far beyond these shores. Indeed, this country continues today to have a tremendous amount to offer the world, from our charities, our world class institutions, our generous and globally-facing citizens, and our world class researchers especially in terms of science and technology. The Malaysian Ministry of Educations role is to recognise, celebrate, support and catalyse these.

and Deputy Director-Generals of Ministry and Vice-Chancellors of various universities, they identified several more workshops which were needed in each CLMV country. This resolution was envisioned to identify specific vital sectors of engagement for each CLMV country. Three separate workshops were later organised at Phonm Penh, Hanoi and Viantiane in 2009. In sum, five major topics were covered at each of the countrys workshop: 1. Higher Education: Present and Future Directions; 2. Partnering and Alliances in the Academic Sector; 3. Partnering in Quality Assurance; 4. Linkages, Staff and Student Exchanges; and 5. Partnering and Alliances in the Research Sector.

Objectives and Expected Outcome

From the input gathered, a framework of Malaysia-CLMV collaboration, depicted in Figure 1, was carefully constructed and aligned to bring mutual benefits to all parties involved in constructing the ASEAN Higher Education Area.

Malaysias Global Reach

Malaysias Global Reach, a strategic plan created to aid the Malaysian Ministry of Education, serves well the purpose of promoting the empowerment of the less developed nations through higher education, thus paving a path to generating security. Malaysias global reach is based wholly on Prosper-Thy-Neighbour policy through facilitating sustainable and transformative development of the higher education sector. The target countries (the preferred partner countries) are ASEAN countries, particularly the ones with the most population in the bottom billions. The soft power approach, specifically for higher education, plays a significant role in engaging these countries with strong emphasis in sharing experiences and resources, connecting spiritually (heart and mind), and sustaining dynamic relationship to reach a matured level where partners could reap mutual benefits from such engagements.

Brief Historical Background

The long history of multilateral commitments between Malaysia and the CLMV countries has led to many academic dialogues and project-based activities. The National Higher Education Research Institute (IPPTN), for instance, has been conducting policy research analysis on CLMV countries since 1997. Subsequently, through the ASEAN University Network (AUN) workshop organised at Hanoi, in 2005 Malaysia was chosen to spearhead an initiative to assist the CLMV countries, especially for formulation of a policy and framework for higher education. The Ministry of Higher Education (currently known as the Ministry of Education Malaysia) through IPPTN organised its first Malaysia-CLMV dialogue at Kuala Lumpur in 2008. The workshop was held to identify the needs and requirements of the beneficiary countries on the aspect of higher education policy and human capacity building. Through a resolution of Director-Generals 1
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Figure 1: Objectives and expected outcomes of the Malaysia-CLMV collaboration Source: Rozinah Jamaludin, Melissa Ng Lee Yen Abdullah & Sarjit Kaur (Editors). (2012). Higher education and human capital development between Malaysia and CLMV: Towards strategic partnerships and alliances, Monograph 17/2012. Penang: Institut Penyelidikan Pendidikan Tinggi Negara.

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Therefore, special seed grants were given to these five clusters for research and project-based engagement: 1. Research Cluster 2. Teaching and Learning Cluster 3. Community Engagement and Student Exchange Cluster 4. Quality Assurance Cluster 5. Leadership Cluster This booklet (Volume I) covers all Phase 1 activities/programmes in CLMV countries in collaboration of 20 public universities and six private universities in Malaysia, which were undertaken from year 2011-2012. Meanwhile, Phase 2 activities/programmes are expected to be completed in 2014 and will be published in Volume II of the book.

DIMENSION IN HIGHER EDUCATION CAPACITY BUILDING BETWEEN MALAYSIA AND CLMV COUNTRIES
A. Human Capital Development 1. Training Strategy MoE to bring in CLMV representatives to undergo attachment with the ministry for a specified duration. Implement projects, short courses, attachments or training (staffs and students). Aims To allow representatives from the CLMV countries to closely study the Malaysian higher education system and the processes involved in formulating the countrys Higher Education Strategic Plan. To increase cross-border training and attachments for resource development. 2. Education Strategy Offer a sponsorship programme for CLMV students to pursue their studies. Offer the Malaysian International Scholarship through MoE to students from developing countries, particularly those from the CLMV countries. Aims To provide financial assistance (e.g., scholarships). To extend a hand to those countries less developed than Malaysia. To equip international students with the knowledge and skills needed. To enable students from the CLMV countries to experience the Malaysian higher education system. To enhance human capital development in the region. 3. Research Strategy Carry out cross-country research projects. Facilitate faculty or staff exchange. Execute multidisciplinary research training and information sharing. Aims To develop as many research champions as possible within the Common Higher Education Area to solve regional problems. To facilitate the transfer of knowledge, skills and technology within the region. B. Networking and System Development 1. Research fund Strategy CLMV higher education institutions are urged to collaborate with developed institutions from Malaysia to contend for international research grants. Aims To assist researchers from the CLMV countries to form sustainable global networks. To guide researchers from the CLMV countries to contend for international research grants by working together. To create a common research space on regional issues through networking. 4

Commitment
The Malaysian Ministry of Educations (formerly known as Ministry of Higher Education) 2011-2013 high-impact CLMV projects received RM4.5 million or USD1.5 million. Ministry of Education and higher education institutions in Malaysia have been actively engaged in providing human resource and training programmes to students and students and staffs of the CLMV countries such as: CLMV fellowship Sponsorship programmes for CLMV students and staff to further their studies in Malaysia The Aid before Trade campaign is one of the main efforts refers to the inception for CLMV countries. Scholarships (Aid) to study in Malaysia are provided to receivers in the CLMV countries. Upon completion of their courses the receivers will return to their home country to administer the knowledge and skills and collaborate (trade) with Malaysia on mutually beneficial projects. They will act as the link between the countries. Malaysias Global Reach reflects Malaysias commitment to crystallise the aspirations of the ASEAN Community Building by 2015.

References
Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia. (2011). National higher education strategic plan 2 Malaysias global reach: A new dimension. The national higher education strategic plan beyond 2020. Malaysia. Rozinah Jamaludin, Melissa Ng Lee Yen Abdullah & Sarjit Kaur (Editors). (2012). Higher education and human capital development between Malaysia and CLMV: Towards strategic partnerships and alliances, Monograph 17/2012. Penang: Institut Penyelidikan Pendidikan Tinggi Negara. Universiti Sains Malaysia. (2011). Empowering and engaging regional communities for capacity building. In Dzulkifli Abdul Razak and Ramli Mohamed (Editors). Transforming higher education for a sustainable tomorrow, 2010 laying the foundation. Pulau Pinang.

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2. Infrastructure Strategy Enhance multicentre research and interuniversity collaboration within the region. Aims To give researchers from the CLMV countries access to available technology, equipment and facilities in the region.

MALAYSIA-CLMV PROJECTS
During the initial stage of PSPTN Phase 2, the CLMV countries have been identified as the preferred partner countries. In doing so, three implementation stages have been laid out; capacity building, empowerment, and mutual benefits. Capacity building focuses on identifying areas that can enhance developmental potential of CLMV countries. Empowerment is a strategy to strengthen collaborative exchange and thus create new knowledge for CLMV countries to overcome development challenges. This stage of mutual benefits marks the success of PSPTN Phase 1 and 2, in which CLMV and Malaysia will be able to gain benefits from their shared ventures. The following shows the current projects undertaken with CLMV countries, which are grouped in clusters: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Research cluster Teaching and learning cluster Community-engagement and student mobility cluster Quality assurance cluster Leadership cluster

STAKEHOLDERS
Advisor: Ministry of Education Malaysia Participations from Public Universities: Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Universiti Malaya Universiti Malaysia Kelantan Universiti Malaysia Pahang Universiti Malaysia Perlis Universiti Malaysia Sabah Universiti Malaysia Sarawak Universiti Malaysia Terengganu Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia Universiti Putra Malaysia Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia Universiti Sains Malaysia Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Universiti Teknologi MARA Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia Universiti Utara Malaysia Participations from Private Universities: Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation Management and Science University Nilai University Open University Malaysia UNITAR International University Universiti Tenaga Nasional Secretariats Education Marketing Division, Higher Education Department, MoE Governance Division, Public HEIs, Higher Education Department, MoE National Higher Education Research Institute (IPPTN)

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List of Projects
1. Social and Economic Integration: A Model for Malaysia-Cambodian Collaboration WP1: Energy Education and Rural Electrification in Cambodia WP2: Fostering a Perpetual Sustainable Framework for IT Human and Infrastructure Resources Development Ecosystem WP3: Planning for Sustainable and Green Development WP4: Government-Linked Companies in the Post-Crisis Global Economy WP5: Improving Asian Woman Sexual Health: Immunological Prevalence and Detection of Sexually Transmitted Chlamydial Disease WP6: Basic and Tertiary Education in Cambodia: Expanding Opportunities WP7: Oral Health of Cambodians: Epidemiological Studies of Caries and Other Noncarious Tooth Loss, Potentially Malignant Lesions, Nutrition and Oral Health Related Quality of Life 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Rural Water Supply in Cambodia Conceptual Framework of Agro/Social Forestry in Vietnam and Malaysia Research Collaboration on Agriculture between Malaysia and CLMV Nations Towards Developing CLMV Research Capacity Building Framework Student Report on Students Soft Skills Performance

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RESEARCH CLUSTER

MALAYSIA-CLMV PROJECTS:

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SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC INTEGRATION: A MODEL FOR MALAYSIA-CAMBODIAN COLLABORATION

Programme Leader: Professor Hamzah Abdul Rahman, Universiti Malaya

WP1: ENERGY EDUCATION AND RURAL ELECTRIFICATION IN CAMBODIA

Duration: August 2011 - 2013 Grant: RM90,000.00 / USD30,000.00 Participating Universities: Universiti Malaya - Lead (Prof. Dr. Nasaruddin Abd. Rahim) Universiti Putra Malaysia Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka Collaborator: University of South East Asia, Siem Reap Aim: To promote energy education and develop rural electrification in Cambodia by exploring alternate sources of energy. Objectives To educate Cambodian energy users through awareness programmes or information dissemination. To develop and evaluate alternative sources of energy options for rural electrification of Cambodia. To develop an effective energy policy. Results/Benefits Improve the quality of lives of members of the Cambodian rural community. Promote the use of Green Energy and reduce Carbon Dioxide Emissions. Strengthen Malaysia as one of major player in supporting ASEAN development. Improved international network and linkages "Let us work together to bring a better future to the underprivileged children in Cambodia"

Achievements More awareness on energy usage and conservation in the rural area of Siem Reap, Cambodia. Energy education to be integrated in the curriculum of Cambodian schools. Feasible energy sources in rural areas of Cambodia. Factors that can influence energy policies in rural areas of Cambodia. Many students are very interested to study in Malaysia related to Renewable Energy. Many renewable energy resources in Cambodia without funds to implement. Malaysia can provide fund to implement the renewable resources for capacity building in the CLMV International linkages with MoA, Uni. of South-East Asia and Kyoto University. Expansion of research collaboration among local universities.

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WP2: FOSTERING A PERPETUAL SUSTAINABLE FRAMEWORK FOR IT HUMAN AND INFRASTRUCTURE RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ECOSYSTEM
Duration: September 2011 - 2013 Grant: RM90,000.00 / USD30,000.00 Participating Universities: Universiti Malaya - Lead ( Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ling Teck Chaw) Universiti Teknologi MARA Collaborators: ITE, Singapore Cisco Inc National Library of Cambodia Cambodia Network Academy Don Bosco Technical School Asia Euro University Aim: To improve ICT resource reusability and sustainability. Objectives Design and implement an IT infrastructure that leverage on the available technologies to meet future needs. To equip IT professionals with knowledge to develop and provide application services to meet government and enterprises need and increase the usage of IT as a new avenue of business. To provide a green computing environment with minimal carbon footprint. Results/Benefits More than 80 students have been trained with advanced computer technologies and have now become instructors. 18 students are certified with worldwide recognised certification (CCNA, CCNA Security) and have become instructors. More than 160 students and lecturers attended the seminar/conference. 300 Cambodia story books saved on microfilm in the National Library of Cambodia have been digitised to PDF format. 15 students able to visit Malaysia.

Achievements: Librarians in Cambodia will be able to manage a digital library. Cambodian collections and scholarly works more accessible. Technical knowledge of Cambodians improved.

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WP3: PLANNING FOR SUSTAINABLE AND GREEN DEVELOPMENT

Duration: August 2011 - July 2012 Grant: RM90,000.00 / USD30,000.00 Participating Universities: Universiti Malaya - Lead (Prof. Dr. Hamzah Abdul Rahman) Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia Collaborators: Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC) Ministry of Culture & Fine Arts/ NGO Royal University of Agriculture, Cambodia Pannasastra University of Cambodia Cambodia Royal University of Fine Arts Urban Poverty Development Fund/Commune Development Foundation, Cambodia One-2-One Cambodia Aim: To investigate sustainable and green development strategies and policies in Cambodia in response to global environmental issues and to suggest the most relevant policies to be given priority by related players Objectives Identify sustainable development issues in Cambodia as well as relevant local players. Identify effective strategies and policies adopted by Cambodia in planning and controlling physical development. Identify possible policy areas for cooperation between Malaysia and Cambodia, such as Heritage buildings, sites of scientific interests, and Natural Resources Management. Results/Benefits Discussion of other sources of funding: World Bank, IADP, Cambodian Ministry of Education. Promoting sustainability by identifying critical gaps and needs including the legislative instruments to control physical development and data management. Possible economic returns include business partners in conducting training/short courses.

Achievements Networking and collaboration with MLMUPC and the identified academic institutions. Malaysian Higher Education can come into the picture and benefits from these findings through any of the following educational opportunities: Providing financial assistance/scholarship to potential students. Promoting the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Exchanging students/visiting academics/in-bound & outbound programmes. Providing training/short courses. Developing curriculum for various programmes.

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WP4: GOVERNMENT-LINKED COMPANIES IN THE POST-CRISIS PERIOD

Duration: August 2011 - August 2012 Grant: RM90,000.00 / USD30,000.00 Participating University: Universiti Malaya - Lead (Prof. Dr. Edmund Terence Gomez) Collaborators: University of Southeast Asia, Cambodia Fukuoka Women's University National Economic Research Institute, Laos Vietnam National University University of Indonesia Industrial Development Corporation, Johannesburg, South Africa Institute of Sociology, Academia Sinica, Taiwan University of Niigata, Japan Gyeongsang National University, Korea Centre for Developmental Studies, India Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), France National Bank of Cambodia Acleda Bank One-to-One Cambodia Peace Handicrafts Aim: To determine the most pragmatic approach to be adopted by Cambodia to ensure that state-owned enterprises (SOEs) perform better as business entities to promote economic growth. Objectives: Enhancing institutional capacity both locally and internationally by: Mount a comparative (micro-based) research project of managerial control of GLCs to determine their capacity for dealing with demands accompanying globalisation and create viable venues to address them. Focus on role of board of directors and managerial team given their responsibility as custodians of GLCs that have strong presence in key economic sectors.

Assess three key aspects of managerial decision-making between government-appointed board of directors and senior managers entrepreneurship, strategy and governance as many GLCs have been partially privatised or equitised. To develop deep context- and sector-specific projects to span four areas services, agriculture, banking and manufacturing. Achievements An MOU was signed with USEA as well as other universities to pursue discussions with academics and bureaucrats about pursuing post-graduate degrees at the University of Malaya. A book based on the conference proceedings was produced by USEA and is now being widely distributed in Cambodia. One publication, a compilation of the papers presented at the conference in Siem Reap, has been produced and is being distributed to government agencies. An edited volume, a much more focused and thoughtful discussion of the role of GLCs in generating growth in developing economies, is being prepared and will be disseminated to government leaders and bureaucrats in the CLMV countries. The comparative dimension of this project will help policymakers in CLMV countries develop appropriate policies to generate growth.

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WP5: IMPROVING ASIAN WOMAN SEXUAL HEALTH: IMMUNOLOGICAL PREVALENCE AND DETECTION OF SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED CHLAMYDIAL DISEASE
Duration: August 2011 August 2012 (Revised end date: July 2013) Grant: RM90,000.00 / USD30,000.00 Participating University: Universiti Malaya - Lead (Prof. Dr. Sazaly Abu Bakar) Collaborators: Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia University of Texas, USA International University, Cambodia Tropical Infectious Disease Research and Education Center, TIDREC UM Research Grant (UMRG) Aim: To determine Immunological Characterisation and Surveillance of Chlamydial Sexually Transmitted Disease in female of reproductive age Objectives: To establish the baseline prevalence of sexually transmitted chlamydial disease in females of reproductive age (18-45 years) To genotype chlamydial species prevalent in the Cambodian population Results/Benefits Successfully trained 2 Research Assistant from International University, Cambodia, on the detection of Chlamydia trachomatis. Paper compilation for Paper Review on the prevalence of chlamydia and STDs in Cambodia.

Achievements Collect data on the prevalence of chlamydial infection among females of child-bearing age in Cambodia. Establish collaboration between Malaysia and Cambodia. Opportunity for more future collaboration. Possible international post-graduate student candidates. Platform for possible future vaccine initiatives. Knowledge sharing through training. Human Capital Development.

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WP6: BASIC AND TERTIARY EDUCATION IN CAMBODIA: EXPANDING OPPORTUNITIES

Duration: August 2011 August 2012 Grant: RM90,000.00 / USD30,000.00 Participating University: Universiti Malaya - Lead (Prof. Dr. Aziran Hashim) Collaborators: Royal University of Phnom Penh International University, Phnom Penh Pannasastra University, Phnom Penh University of Southeast Asia, Siem Reap Aim: To determine measures and strategies to be undertaken for school and tertiary education system development in Cambodia. Objectives: Identify the educational demands in the region and the methods that Cambodia has used to address them. Examine language policies and language education, bilingual education and the effects of the global spread of English. Determine possible sites for cooperation between Malaysia and Cambodia such as teacher development, professional education, linguistic skills enhancement, and international staff/student exchanges. Results/Benefits Benefits to Cambodia Development in tertiary education. Regional cooperation and networking. Cultural exchange and connections. Better skilled human capital such as students, academics, potential researchers, teacher trainers, and so on.

Benefits to Malaysia and KPT Contributions to the initiative for ASEAN Integration (IAI Work Plan II, 2009-2015) Contributions to the national higher education plan i.e. the PSPTN Phase II (2011-2015) Malaysias Global Reach: A New Dimension e.g. MyExpert, MyCommunity Achievements One MOU was signed i.e. UM-USEA (January 2012) Marketing of Malaysia as an education hub in the region by establishing its presence within the Cambodian society through outreach, research and collaborative programmes/activities. Ultimately, Malaysia contributes to the country in terms of human capital development, research collaborations, knowledge exchange and sharing of expertise. Training, seminars and workshops were conducted to equip Cambodians with skills needed for education and research.

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WP7: ORAL HEALTH OF CAMBODIANS: EPIDEMIOLOGICAL STUDIES OF CARIES AND OTHER NONCARIOUS TOOTH LOSS, POTENTIALLY MALIGNANT LESIONS, NUTRITION AND ORAL HEALTH RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE
Overall Duration: August 2011 - September 2013 Grant: RM90,000.00 / USD30,000.00 Participating University: Universiti Malaya - Lead (Prof. Dr. Noor Hayaty Abu Kassim / Prof. Dato Dr. Ishak Abdul Razak) Collaborators: University of Otago, USA International University, Phnom Penh Aim: To assess the oral health of the Cambodian population in terms of the prevalence of oral diseases and associated risk factors.

SUB-PROJECT II: Erosion and other Non-carious Tooth Loss

Duration: October 2011 July 2012 (Revised October 2013 & End September 2013) Objective: To introduce educational intervention for promoting good dietary practices for reducing tooth erosion. Results/Benefits: Reduce prevalence of dental erosion. Achievements Baseline data of erosive and general tooth wear of Cambodian adolescents. Identification of potential local behavioural and dietary risk factors. Determination of prevalence data of non-carious tooth loss in 16 year olds in Phnom Penh and its associated risk factors.

SUB-PROJECT III: Potentially Malignant Oral Mucosal Lesions

Duration: August 2011 September 2013 Objective: To develop oral cancer prevention programmes. To expand the SEA regional research network for Oral Cancer data bank. Results/Benefits: Create awareness of oral cancer and the associated risk factors. Collation of concrete evidence for associated risk factors for oral cancer among the SEA population. Achievements Identify trainers for early detection of oral mucosal detection. Early Detection of Oral Mucosal Lesion Training the Trainers Workshop Baseline data for oral lesions. Associated risk factors in Cambodian population. Faculty of Dentistry as Regional Postgraduate Dental Training Centre.

SUB-PROJECT I: Oral Health Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL) measure and to determine the OHRQoL of Cambodian Children
Duration: October 2011 June 2013 (Revised March 2012) Objective: To incorporate the adapted OHRQoL in oral health survey and clinical research conducted by academician. Results/Benefits: Patient based outcome includes in the assessment of oral health intervention and oral health survey. Achievements Adaptation of QOL instruments. OHRQoL measure i.e. CPQ11-14 for the impact of oral health on the quality of life in Cambodian children, aged 11-14 years.

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RURAL WATER SUPPLY IN CAMBODIA

Duration: August 2011-July 2012 Grant: RM95,000.00 / USD31,000.00 Participating University: Universiti Teknologi Malaysia - Lead (Prof. Dr. Zulkifli Yusop) Collaborators: Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport, Phnom Penh Ministry of Social Works and Public Affairs, Phnom Penh Ministry of Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation, Phnom Penh Institute of Technology of Cambodia Industrial Laboratory Center of Cambodia (ILCC) Royal University of Phnom Penh Aim: To develop affordable technology that can provide arsenic-safe potable water through well-head treatment units. Objectives Promote affordable and sustainable clean water technology to be implemented in Cambodia. Strengthen collaboration in water technology between Malaysian and Cambodian institutions. Strengthen collaboration in water science and industry between Malaysian and the Cambodian Government. Results/Benefits Installation of a low-cost arsenic removal system using porous ceramic waste. 99% removal of arsenic with final concentration less than 1g/L. Also removes Fe, Mn, F, PO4, turbidity and microorganisms. More than 500 families and students have benefited from this system as it is easy to maintain. Installation of two water towers for community use. These facilities can be upgraded for direct water supply to the surrounding households. 2 MoUs signed with ITC and Industrial Laboratory Center of Cambodia (ILCC).

Achievements Opportunities for Malaysian researchers to acquire new knowledge and experience in conducting research abroad as well as to Cambodian to provide a clean water supply to villagers. Long term collaborations in business and research development between Malaysia and Cambodia can be formed.

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CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK OF AGRO/SOCIAL FORESTRY IN VIETNAM AND MALAYSIA

Duration: August 2011 - July 2012 Grant: RM60,000.00 / USD20,000.00 Participating Universities: Universiti Putra Malaysia Lead (Dr. Pakhriazad Hasan Zaki) Nilai University Collaborators: Ministry of Education and Training in Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam Paper Trading Nilai University College Vietnam Tourism Vietnam-Hue Ho Chi Minh University Nong Lam University Vietnam National University in Ho Chi Minh city Aim: To examine sustainable livelihoods development and natural resources management approaches locally, building on a case study from Vietnam. Objectives: To determine the role of forest/non-forest products and the diversification of agriculture products to the socioeconomic development of Khe Tran villages community. To provide information on the rural context of Khe Tran assessments of local perception and practices on implementing Sustainable Forest Management (SFM) practices. To facilitate greater involvement of local people and other stakeholders in decision making process and forest management planning (both in natural and plantation forest) at the local level. Results/Benefits Selection of appropriate tree species, secure land tenure, and established markets for products are key considerations for successful agroforestry.

Garden-based livelihoods in Than Hoa Than and Than Ha Cat as perceived and highly appreciated by local people, such as increased living standards, the improvement of education for children, the reduction of heavy workload for women and more access to necessary social services. The development of sustainable agriculture and forestry in the rural areas and uplands not only plays a significant role in improving the living standard for farmers, but also makes a great contribution to the socio-economic development of the nation. Achievements The changes from agroforestry development show ecological, economic and social impacts in the life and environment. The good network and social capital among the villagers have facilitated and been developed with and through the growth of home and hill gardens. The gardens established around homestead and slightly sloping areas have developed a good level of tree/crop integration and diversity.

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RESEARCH COLLABORATION ON AGRICULTURE BETWEEN MALAYSIA AND CLMV NATIONS

Duration: September 2011-August 2012 Grant: RM60,000.00 / USD20,000.00 Participating University: Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia - Lead (Dato Prof. Rahmah Mohamed) Objectives To map research collaboration and network, while exploring the links between research programmes and research funding & commercialisation policy. To focus on agriculture research areas such as livestock vaccines/diagnostics and plant tissue culture. To commercialise R&D and increase market penetration of Malaysian R&D products. Results/Benefits Based on the number of publications produced by top 25 authors in each country from 2006 2010, Vietnam is the most productive country; Laos and Cambodia have higher impacts, with the average citation per publication of their top authors at 4.35 and 4.29, respectively. Top three authors with more than 10 publications are from Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam, respectively. Amongst the top 100 authors identified, only 12 authors collaborated with Malaysian researchers from 2006 2010. Only one author from University of Mandalay in Myanmar collaborated with UKM. Achievements: Market penetration of R&D products via a committed relationship between Malaysia and CLMV nations. Identify key research & education opportunities in CLMV countries. Opportunities in human capital development such as academic entrepreneurship curriculum and technological know-how.

TOWARDS DEVELOPING CLMV RESEARCH CAPACITY BUILDING FRAMEWORK

Duration: September 2011-December 2011 Grant: RM95,000.00 / USD31,000.00 Participating Universities: Universiti Malaya- Lead ( Prof. Dato Dr. Mohd Amin Jalaludin) Universiti Sains Malaysia Open University Malaysia Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Collaborators: National University of Laos Souphanovoung University Savannakhet University Champasak University Objectives: To develop the research capacity of lecturers at institutions of higher learning in Laos. To undertake a situational analysis for research methodology readiness and level of competency. Results/Benefits Research and Quality Center to enhance the research capacity of the academic staff. Research methodology workshop covering both the quantitative and qualitative approaches is proposed. Memorandum of Agreement 7 universities from Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Indonesia and the Philippines. Achievements Close relationship between countries. A dedicated portal to facilitate the enhancement of research capabilities through online learning. Establish a centre for research and quality at one of the universities and pilot run it for a duration of one to two years.

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STUDENT REPORT ON STUDENTS SOFT SKILLS PERFORMANCE

Duration: June 2011-June 2012 Grant: RM80,000.00 / USD26,000.00 Participating Universities: Universiti Putra Malaysia Lead (Syed Agil Sheikh Alsagof) Nilai University Collaborators: Pannasastra University of Cambodia (PUC) Royal University of Law and Economics (RULE) Zaman University Battambang University University of Management and Economics Angkor University Aim: To provide Student Affairs staff an introduction to a few basic principles which contribute to the foundation of working with college students in general. Objectives: To determine students achievement after completing an undergoing student development programme in Cambodia and Malaysia. Identify trends of student development practices in Cambodian and Malaysian universities. Identify issues and challenges faced by university administrators in developmental practices in Cambodian and Malaysian institutions. To recommend appropriate strategies to improve student development practices in Cambodia. Results/Benefits: Relationship between student development activities and soft skills achievement among university students. Effectiveness of participation in student development programmes in terms of soft skills performance, co-curriculum and graduate career success. Studying the importance of students soft skills development in terms of predicting student performance and success.

Achievements Identifying strengths and weaknesses of students soft skills achievement. Engagement with Cambodian universities in terms of developing soft skills developmental training. Exchange of researchers. Student mobility and volunteerism programmes. Developing mechanism/module to improve student development achievement between Malaysia and Cambodia. Building linkages for student voluntary programmes/development. Creating linkages/collaboration for both countries to strengthen Student Mobility programmes between both countries.

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1. A Situational Analysis of E-Learning Readiness (ELR) in CLMV Countries

Phase I

TEACHING AND LEARNING CLUSTER

MALAYSIA-CLMV PROJECTS:

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A SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS OF E-LEARNING READINESS (ELR) IN CLMV COUNTRIES

Duration: September 2011-December 2011 Grant: RM95,000.00 / USD31,000.00 Participating Universities: Universiti Sains Malaysia Lead (Assoc. Prof. Rozinah Jamaludin) Management and Science University Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Open University Malaysia Collaborators: Danang University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City University of Education Ho Chi Minh City University of Sciences Ministry of Education & Training (MOET) SEAMEO RETRAC Aim: To determine the E-learning readiness of the country as perceived by policy makers/administrators, enablers/lecturers and receivers/students. Objectives Determine to what extent policy makers are enabling or becoming ready to enable E-learning programmes within their respective organisations. Find to what extent enablers (tutors, lecturers and trainers) are ready to deliver E-learning programmes. Find out to what extent receivers (learners and trainees) are ready for E-learning. Results/Benefits: Policy makers are financially ready and willing to equip their institutions with the necessary facilities to harness the potential of E-learning. Enablers are motivated through E-learning and attempt to improve skills and knowledge about E-learning. Receivers were moderately ready for E-learning in terms of financial, learner, content, cultural, technical and environmental readiness.

Achievements: Presented one paper in conference at SEAMEO-RETRAC- 28 & 29 June 2012, on e-learning in Vietnam. Signing of Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with CLMV countries, Indonesia and Philippines on 20 December 2012 for further collaborations Chea Sim University of Kamchaymear Cambodia Battambang University Cambodia upgrading from MoU to MoA SEAMEO-RETRAC Vietnam Ho Chi Minh City University of Education Vietnam National University of Laos Lao PDR Bengkulu University Indonesia Capitol University - Philippines

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1. MoHE-CLMV Project to Elevate the Level of Health and Improve SocioEconomic Status 2. MoHE-CLMV Teaching English Language Framework at CLMV Countries

Phase I

COMMUNITY-ENGAGEMENT MOBILITY CLUSTER

MALAYSIA-CLMV PROJECTS:

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MOHE-CLMV PROJECT TO ELEVATE THE LEVEL OF HEALTH AND IMPROVE SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS
Duration: August 2011-July 2012 Grant: RM95,000.00 / USD31,000.00 Participating Universities: Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation - Lead (Datuk Prof. Mohd Yusof Kasim) Universiti Malaysia Sabah Universiti Malaya Collaborators: Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport Cambodia Malaysia Embassy of Cambodia Director-General of Higher Education Department Islamic Welfare Association of Cambodia Objectives: Provide technical assistance for the prevention of disease. Raise awareness of health issues. Provide technical assistance for improving agricultural practices and entrepreneurial activities. Increase the number of CLMV students in CLMV universities in Malaysia. Results/Benefits Increase goodwill, image and perception of Malaysia. Expand the reach of Malaysian higher educational institutions to overseas. Improve the strategic image of Malaysian universities and the Ministry of Education Enhance and enable relevant bilateral relations. Increase the number of CLMV students in Malaysian higher education Knowledge transfer development. Endorse Malaysia as a regional standard and centre for cooperation. Community empowerment through education and economic development. Encourage a clean and healthy lifestyle for the targeted population.

Achievements

A. Capacity Building Community Learning about technical training and entrepreneurship. Developing knowledge about disease prevention methods. Raising awareness about health and hygiene issues. Improving more modern agricultural practices. Enhancing local economic activity. Students Improve Malaysian university students soft skills. Understanding the importance of giving back to the community - ASEAN Community 2015. Recognise the diversity of cultures and lifestyles in ASEAN. Produce student leaders with international exposure. B. Empowerment More students will be resilient in the face of global issues Students learn to give back as well as to receive. Medical students can make practical training in rural clinics. Residents continue to teach the importance of health and hygiene to their communities. Poultry-raising system to help communities work collectively for increased income Training for women to assist women to contribute their family income. Proposal to set up cooperatives to increase income for residents and train them to become entrepreneurs.

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MOHE-CLMV TEACHING ENGLISH LANGUAGE FRAMEWORK AT CLMV COUNTRIES

Duration: August 2011 Grant: RM95,000.00 / USD31,000.00 Participating Universities: Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation - Lead (Datuk Prof. Mohd Yusof Kasim) Universiti Malaysia Perlis Universiti Teknologi MARA, Perlis Collaborators: Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport Cambodia Malaysia Embassy of Cambodia Director-General of Department of Higher Education Pannasatra University of Cambodia Royal University of Phnom Penh Royal University of Phnom Penh & Foreign Language Institute National University of Management Islamic Welfare Association of Cambodia Preah Sisowath High School Wat Phnom High School Objectives Enhance student English proficiency. Introduce MUET initiative to provide guidelines and quality assurance in the ASEAN higher education sector. Use the Bologna Summit as a reference. Allow students from CLMV countries to study in Malaysia and other countries. Results/Benefits English becomes the medium of instruction at private universities. English is a compulsory subject in all universities since year one. For secondary school, three hours a week dedicated to English; for lower secondary and upper secondary, two hours (choice of English or French).

Students of private universities have a higher English communication level than public university students. Level of English among secondary school students is very weak. Reading material assistance from the U.S. Embassy. Introduce MUET as an entrance exam in Malaysia. Make the MUET exam become recognised and accredited in the ASEAN region; for example, the University of Singapore has recognised MUET. University empowerment on education TOT (Training of Trainers) for MUET / English programmes. Achievements A. Capacity Building Encourage and improve the use of English by students. In addition to IELTS and TOEFL, MUET will serve as a university admission test in Malaysia by CLMV students. Enhance soft skills and technical knowledge through the use of ICT in the TOT programme. Improve students communication skills during school hours, at the workplace and in daily life. Encourage awareness of cultural diversity and build confidence in communication and cooperation with international students.

B. Empowerment Students will become self-sustainable in terms of in-depth knowledge and technical know-how by using English as a communication tool. Increased TESL /MUET programmes in CLMV countries, while targeting an increase in English proficiency required for admission to Malaysian educational institutions. Enable lecturers in CLMV countries to run programmes and English MUET alone or with minimal supervision. ICT will be used in the TOT programme. Preparing students to become role models with soft skills and leaders of both the community and the professional world.

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1. ASEAN Plus Three Forum on Quality Assurance in Higher Education

Phase I

QUALITY ASSURANCE CLUSTER

MALAYSIA-CLMV PROJECTS:

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ASEAN PLUS THREE FORUM ON QUALITY ASSURANCE IN HIGHER EDUCATION

Duration: 10 - 11 October 2012 Grant: RM50,000.00 /USD16,000.00 Lead Agency: Malaysian Qualification Agency (Prof. Zita Mohd Fahmi) Collaborators Accreditation Committee of Cambodia Ministry of Education and Sports, Lao PDR Ministry of Education, Myanmar East Yangon University, Myanmar West Yangon University, Myanmar Vietnam National University, Vietnam Aim: Enhance participants understanding of CLMV countries of the basics of a national higher education quality assurance system. Objectives Discuss the basic principles of a national quality assurance system, with discussion structured around the following four issues: Principles of External Quality Assurance Agency Principles of External Quality Assurance Processes Principles of Institutional Quality Assurance Principles of National Qualifications Framework Results/Benefits Enhance Malaysias image and role in promoting quality assurance in CLMV countries Strengthen the relationship between agencies and higher education officials in Malaysia and CLMV countries. Overall CLMV participation in such programmes and activities were satisfactory; most participants actively participated in group activities. Participants benefit through the involvement of representatives from various countries sharing their experiences with quality assurance in their respective countries.

Achievements The forum produced a set of essential principles for national higher education quality assurance as follows: Principles of External Quality Assurance Agency Principles of External Quality Assurance Processes Principles of Institutional Quality Assurance Principles of National Qualifications Framework

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Research Cluster
1. Research, Technology Transfer and Commercialisation of Livestock Vaccines and Plant Tissue Culture Products 2. Fostering a Perpetual Sustainable Framework For IT Human Resources Development Ecosystem in Laos 3. Empowering the Academic Community with Knowledge and Skills in ELT and Education-Based Research: Capacity Building in Selected Public and Private Higher Institutions in Cambodia/Laos 4. Oral Health of Cambodians: Epidemiological Studies of Erosion and Other Non-Carious Tooth Loss, Potentially Malignant Lesions, Nutrition and Oral Health Related Quality of Life 5. Development of Awareness Programs for Safe and Sustainable Rural Water Supply in Cambodia 6. Southeast ASEAN Water Challenge Flagship Programme 7. Towards Developing CLMV Research Capacity Building Framework (Continuity from Phase I)

Teaching and Learning Cluster

1. A Situational Analysis of E-Learning Readiness (ELR) in CLMV Countries (Continuity From Phase I)

Community Engagement and Student Mobility Cluster

1. Developing a Student Development Index (SDI): Comparative Evidences from Cambodia, Vietnam & Malaysia 2. Madrasah System in Cambodia: A Critical Analysis of the Intervention Needs 3. The Ministry of Higher Education, Cambodia Public Health Research Project

MALAYSIA-CLMV PROJECTS:

Phase II

1. Background and Role of Media Against the Decision Making Skills among Students in Cambodia, Vietnam and Malaysia

Leadership Cluster

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Research Cluster
RESEARCH, TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER AND COMMERCIALISATION OF LIVESTOCK VACCINES AND PLANT TISSUE CULTURE PRODUCTS
Duration: March 2013-February 2015 (2 years) Grant: RM250,000.00 /USD77,600.00 Participating Universities: Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Lead (Prof. Dato Rahmad Mohamed) Universiti Sains Malaysia Universiti Malaya Universiti Malaysia Terengganu Collaborators: Institute of Systems Biology Biosyntech Sdn Bhd ORCHIRD LIFE Sdn Bhd UKM Tech Sdn Bhd Objectives To identify and commercialise the R & D product in the CLMV countries. To identify partners from CLMV countries to initiate collaboration and raise funds. To carry out the market analysis and economic growth of CLMV agriculture. To develop and test livestock vaccines and diagnostics. To develop tissue culture cryopreservation methods for crop species.

EMPOWERING THE ACADEMIC COMMUNITY WITH KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS IN ELT AND EDUCATION-BASED RESEARCH: CAPACITY BUILDING IN SELECTED PUBLIC AND PRIVATE HIGHER INSTITUTIONS IN CAMBODIA/LAOS
Duration: March 2013-February 2014 (1 year) Grant: RM150,000.00 /USD46,500.00 Participating Universities: Universiti Malaya Lead (Prof. Dr. Azirah Hashim) Universiti Teknologi MARA, Melaka Universiti Malaysia Sabah Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin Collaborators: University of Southeast Asia (Siem Reap) International University (Phnom Penh) Royal University of Phnom Penh Pannasastra University (Phnom Penh) National University of Lao (Vientiane) Aim: To empower Cambodian/Laotian academics with knowledge and skills in ELT and education-based research through knowledge sharing, skills development and participation in research, training and exchange programmes. Objectives: To further identify, understand and help address challenges and issues faced by the academic community, particularly in English language teaching/learning and research related to tertiary education. To develop capacity building activities to enable potential candidates to become leaders/trainers at specific academic settings to ensure the continuation and sustainability of knowledge transfer and skill development programmes. To explore strategic sites/areas for cooperation between the academics in Malaysia and Cambodia/ Laos to cultivate a talent pool of human capital through sharing of knowledge, expertise and ideas across borders academic development (research and English language/linguistics), international staff/student exchanges, and quality of teaching/learning curriculum, such as in tourism-based degrees.

FOSTERING A PERPETUAL SUSTAINABLE FRAMEWORK FOR IT HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ECOSYSTEM IN LAOS
Duration: March 2013 Feb 2014 (1 year) Grant: RM160,000 / USD49,600.00 Participating Universities: Universiti Malaya - Lead (Assoc. Prof Dr. ling Teck Chaw) Universiti Teknologi MARA Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Collaborators: Cisco System Inc. United Nations Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications, Lao PDR Objectives: Knowledge transfer to equip IT professionals to develop and provide applications and services to meet government and private enterprises needs and increase the usage of IT as a new avenue of business. Improve the standard of technical English to fulfil future growth demands. Provide knowledge about new and advanced technologies that leverage on green IT infrastructure and minimising the carbon footprint. 47
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ORAL HEALTH OF CAMBODIANS: EPIDEMIOLOGICAL STUDIES OF EROSION AND OTHER NON-CARIOUS TOOTH LOSS, POTENTIALLY MALIGNANT LESIONS, NUTRITION AND ORAL HEALTH RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE
Duration: March 2013 February 2015 (2 years) Grant: RM160,000 /USD49,600.00

DEVELOPMENT OF AWARENESS PROGRAMS FOR SAFE AND SUSTAINABLE RURAL WATER SUPPLY IN CAMBODIA
Duration: Mac 2013 Feb 2014 (1 year) Grant: RM225,000 / USD69,800.00 Participating University: Universiti Teknologi Malaysia - Lead (Prof. Dr. Zulkifli Yusof) Collaborators: Institute of Technology of Cambodia Industrial Laboratory Center of Cambodia Objectives To develop and promote affordable domestic water treatment systems. To devise an awareness programme (modules & extension services) regarding the importance of health and safety in relation to rural water supply. To conduct training for trainers (TOT) amongst selected local stakeholders. To formulate an initial framework business model for a sustainable community water supply. Objectives of Awareness Programme To identify the fundamental problems related to arsenic contamination and poisoning among the population. These include: Risk of arsenic exposure in rural communities (arsenic, fluoride, some trace metals, and some pesticides, arsenic contaminated groundwater). Identifying arsenic-plagued areas such as Kandal Province and other sub-regions Locations that are highly affected by arsenic and have a high percentage of people drinking tube-well water Suspected arsenicosis patients such as in Preak Kongreach village (Lvea Aem district, located in Kandal Province). Presence of dissolved arsenic in groundwater. Lack of knowledge and awareness about arsenic-contaminated water. Prevention of arsenic contamination. To devise programmes to increase awareness about the danger and perils of arsenic contamination to human health and safety through development of working relationships with various project stakeholders for the sustainable implementation of different project activities To devise a business model for arsenic alleviation or eradication based on physical and socioeconomic factors and by emphasising local participation.

SUB-PROJECT II: EPIDEMIOLOGICAL STUDIES OF TOOTH WEAR AND EROSIVE WEAR

Participating University: Universiti Malaya Lead (Prof. Dr. Noor Hayati Abu Kasim) Collaborator: International University, Cambodia Objectives: To train examiners/trainers for early detection of tooth wear and erosive wear through training and calibration workshops. To determine prevalence of tooth wear and erosive wear and its risk factors in adolescents To develop an instrument for tooth wear and erosive wear risk factors for Cambodians Explore possibility of case control studies for in-depth study of interplay of risk factors

SUB-PROJECT III: EPIDEMIOLOGICAL STUDIES OF POTENTIALLY MALIGNANT LESIONS AND NUTRITION

Participating Universities: Universiti Malaya Lead (Prof. Dr. Noor Hayati Abu Kasim) Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Collaborators: International University, Cambodia Ministry of Health, Cambodia Objectives: To educate trainers (dental officers/specialists) in the early detection of oral mucosal lesions through organisation of training and calibration workshops, so they can echo-train all oral health caregivers throughout the country To determine the prevalence of oral mucosal lesions, in particular oral cancer and potentially malignant lesions and its association with oral habits. To assess nutritional status and its association with the prevalence of oral diseases.

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SOUTHEAST ASEAN WATER CHALLENGE FLAGSHIP PROGRAMME

Duration: May 2013 January 2014 (9 months) Grant: RM200,000 / USD62,000.00 Participating Universities: Universiti Teknologi Malaysia - Lead (Prof. Dr. Mohd Ismail Abd Aziz) Universiti Teknologi Petronas Universiti Malaysia Terengganu Universiti Malaysia Pahang Objectives Initiate sharing and transfer of knowledge and technologies on effective water management between UTM and identified partner countries. To undertake activities with regard to issues of access to quality water by the ASEAN communities, such as: Community-based research programmes Community engagement programmes Policy development To facilitate the mobility of students and staff within the ASEAN region on issues and research related to water management.

Teaching and Learning Cluster

A SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS OF E-LEARNING READINESS (ELR) IN CLMV COUNTRIES (CONTINUITY FROM PHASE I)
Duration: March 2013 - December 2013 Grant: RM95,000.00 / USD31,000.00 Participating Universities: Universiti Sains Malaysia - Lead (Assoc. prof. Rozinah Jamaludin) Universiti Malaya Collaborators: Ministry of Education, Laos National University of Laos Proposed programme: Training of Trainer for E-Learning, English Communication Skill and Research Methodology, National University of Laos. Date: 5-7 June 2013

TOWARDS DEVELOPING CLMV RESEARCH CAPACITY BUILDING FRAMEWORK (CONTINUITY FROM PHASE I)
Duration: March 2013 - December 2013 Grant: RM95,000.00 / USD31,000.00 Participating Universities: Universiti Malaya- Lead (Prof. Dato Dr. Mohd Amin Jalaludin) Universiti Sains Malaysia Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Open University Malaysia

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Community Engagement and Student Mobility Cluster

DEVELOPING A STUDENT DEVELOPMENT INDEX (SDI): COMPARATIVE EVIDENCES FROM CAMBODIA, VIETNAM & MALAYSIA
Duration: April 2013 March 2014 (1 year) Grant: RM106,200.00 / USD33,000.00 Participating Universities: Universiti Putra Malaysia - Lead (Assoc. Prof. Zulhamri Abdullah) Universiti Malaya Nilai University Collaborator: Yayasan Sukarelawan Siswa Objectives To develop a Student Development Index based on evidence from Cambodian, Vietnamese and Malaysian Universities. To identify volunteerism as a strong predictor of Universities Student Development practices in Cambodian, Vietnamese and Malaysian Universities, with collaboration from Yayasan Sukarelewan Malaysia. To determine the Soft Skills indicators of Universities Student Development practices in Cambodian, Vietnamese and Malaysian Universities. To make appropriate recommendations, solutions and strategies improvement with regard to the Universities Student Development Index in Cambodia, Vietnam and Malaysia.

THE MINISTRY OF HIGHER EDUCATION, CAMBODIA PUBLIC HEALTH RESEARCH PROJECT

Duration: June 2013 March 2014 (10 months) Grant: RM51,940.00 / USD16,000.00 Participating Universities: Universiti Utara Malaysia - Lead (Datuk Prof. Mohd Yusof Kasim) Universiti Malaya Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation Research Project The research project is to identify public health issues in Cambodia and to propose intervention measure(s) to address those identified issues. The research project consists of two phases; Phase 1 of the project consists of identification of the pertinent public health issues in Cambodia. Phase 2 of the project is to determine the socio-cultural and socioeconomic barriers to health care utilisation public health issues identified in Phase 1 and to design intervention(s) to address those barriers. PHASE 1 Phase 1 of the project consists of identification of the pertinent public health issues in Cambodia. Objectives: To determine health issues in Cambodia. To understand factors associated with the health issues. Methods: Review of policy and reports on health programmes in Cambodia. Analysis of secondary data and World Health Survey data. Identify research gaps through seminar and key informant interviews. PHASE 2 Objective To determine the socio-cultural and socioeconomic barriers to health care utilisation on public health issues identified in Phase 1 and design intervention(s) addressing those barriers. Methods Conduct a quantitative and qualitative study on the socio-cultural and socioeconomic barriers to health care utilisation on health problems identified in Phase 1 in a selected district. Design intervention(s) appropriate to overcome the identified and selected health issues in a selected district.

MADRASAH SYSTEM IN CAMBODIA: A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE INTERVENTION NEEDS

Duration: June 2013 March 2014 (10 months) Grant: RM65,070.00 / USD20,000 Participating Universities: Universiti Utara Malaysia - Lead (Datuk Prof. Mohd Yusof Kasim) Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation Collaborator: Islamic Welfare Association of Cambodia Objectives Identify the position of the madrasah institutions in the education system in Cambodia. Assess the systems, structures and madrasah curriculum in Cambodia based on the perspective of the mainstream educational systems of Cambodia and Malaysia Suggestion improvements to the madrasah system

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Leadership Cluster
BACKGROUND AND ROLE OF MEDIA AGAINST THE DECISION MAKING SKILLS AMONG STUDENTS IN CAMBODIA, VIETNAM AND MALAYSIA
Duration: May 2013 April 2014 (1 year) Grant: RM100,000.00 / USD31,000.00 Participating Universities: Universiti Putra Malaysia - Lead (Dr. Hanafiah Ayub) Nilai University Objectives Gain knowledge about decision-making skills among students based on the context of leadership transformation from student view, government leaders and university leaders. Determine the level of decision-making skills among students based on leadership selftransformation in the context of Malaysia, Cambodia and Vietnam. Find out whether there are differences in the decision-making skills among students based on leadership self-transformation in the context of Malaysia, Cambodia and Vietnam. Determine the relevance of the background and the media on decision-making skills among students based on leadership self-transformation in the context of Malaysia, Cambodia and Vietnam. Determine the influence of media on the background and decision-making skills among students based on leadership self-transformation in the context of Malaysia, Cambodia and Vietnam. Determine networking opportunities in the academic aspect, lecturer and student exchange, research and student leadership development.

EFFORTS TO ATTRACT POTENTIAL CANDIDATES (STAFF/STUDENT) AND COLLABORATORS TO PURSUE HIGHER EDUCATION IN MALAYSIA
Provide technological support and expertise exchange to enhance collaboration in identified research areas. Provide effective training for individual candidates in basic research areas to improve their knowledge and understanding of a specific topic. Promote qualities in higher education through joint study programmes. Establish working groups to develop cooperation and quality products for commercialisation research. Offer scholarship to potential students. Promote higher education through open and distance learning. Provide good accessibility. Enhance student mobility. Staff exchanges and research collaboration.

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Secretariats:

Education Malaysia Higher Education Department Ministry of Education Malaysia Aras 4, No.2, Menara 2 Jalan P5/6, Persint 5 62200 W.P. Putrajaya Tel: 603-88706604 | Fax: 603-88706853

National Higher Education Research Institute Universiti Sains Malaysia Block C, Level 2 sains@usm No. 10 Persiaran Bukit Jambul 11900 Bayan Lepas Pulau Pinang Tel: 604-6535758 | Fax: 604-6535771 Email: ipptn@usm.my