'Foreign varsities to act as catalyst'.

(From New Straits Times (Malaysia))

KUALA LUMPUR: The entry of foreign institutions of higher education into Malaysia will act as a catalyst for local institutions to improve.

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak said yesterday this was because the foreign institutions could create an atmosphere of competitiveness which would see local institutions raising their quality. "Many foreign institutions of higher learning from the United Kingdom and Australia have set foot in Malaysia. "Thus, local institutions, whether they like it or not, have to face these challenges and raise their level of quality to attract more foreign students to study in …