In light of the worsening Covid-19 outbreak in our country, several higher education institutes in Malaysia have taken necessary measures in ensuring the safety of its academic staffs and enrolling students.
To provide continuous learning and teaching process outside the traditional classroom environment, numerous universities in Malaysia have came out with the initiative to hold their lecture sessions online. Check out the full list here:
1. Taylor’s University and College
Based on the official notice above, starting from today (Monday, 16th March) until 31st March, all face-to-face lectures sessions will be replaced by online learning learning process via “all possible learning platforms” including Facebook Live, Course Network (CN) as well as other related teaching modes available online.
8. Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
As of Sunday (15th March), all physical classes are suspended, as confirmed by Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Faisal Rafiq Mahamd Adikan. “The university, with expertise from the Centre for Development of Academic Excellence (CDAE), is implementing a larger-scale shift in teaching and learning to an online approach that minimises social interaction,” Prof. Dr. Faisal wrote on the post.
He further assured everyone by adding, “These changes will certainly raise many questions for educators and students. The dean of each school will communicate directly with all lecturers and students in making this change possible.”
9. Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM)
UTHM has announced that they will shut its doors for the time being. This came after reports stated that one of its instructor was tested positive for Covid-19. Word has it that the lecturer took part in the tabligh mass gathering held at Masjid Seri Petaling.
The individual is currently receiving treatment at Hospital Permai, Johor Bahru. In response to that, Vice Chancellor Prof. Dato’ Dr. Wahid Razzaly informed that nearly 3000 affected staffs and students at the Pagoh campus were advised to conduct classes online until further notice.
Sources: NST (1)(2), Berita Harian (1)(2)(3), Lowyat.
