Accreditation of overseas universities

1. Does the Ministry of Education have a list of accredited overseas universities? How do we find out if the degree qualifications awarded by these universities are recognised in Singapore?

The Ministry of Education does not have a list of accredited overseas universities. There is also no central authority in Singapore that assesses or grants recognition for degrees obtained from overseas universities. The reason is that the employer should be the one deciding whether a degree-holder has the qualities desired for the job and the qualification most relevant to his needs. The employer is in the best position to decide how much value he will assign to a person’s qualification.

However, in selecting an overseas institution for undergraduate degree studies, it is advisable that students establish whether the institution is a bona fide educational establishment. Such enquiries may be made at the Embassy/High Commission of the country where the university is located.

Professional degrees such as those in engineering, medicine, law, and accountancy should be those recognised by the respective professional bodies. For example, a person with an engineering degree from an overseas university who intends to seek registration as a professional engineer in Singapore will have to check whether the institution that awards the qualification is recognised by the Professional Engineers Board.

In the case of overseas universities offering courses here through local agents, the institutions concerned and their agents are responsible for all aspects of the programmes. It is advisable for students interested in enrolling for such courses to find out as much as possible about the programmes from the institutions or agents, before enrolling in them.

https://www.moe.gov.sg/post-secondary/faqs

List of Universities or Institutions Recognised for Admission to Singapore CA Qualification (Foundation)
90 Universiti Utara Malaysia
91 Multimedia University Malaysia
92 National University of Malaysia
93 Nilai University Malaysia
94 Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
95 Universiti Malaysia Terengganu
96 University of Malaya
97 Universiti Putra Malaysia
98 Universiti Sains Malaysia
99 Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman

900,000 M’sians Working In S’pore Full-Time, Drawn To Better Pay & Career Opportunities
By Sudeshna Dhar - 3 Jul 2022, 6:13 pm

More Attractive Lifestyles & Better Pay Cause Influx Of Malaysians Working In Singapore. As things gradually return to the status quo with the easing of Covid-19 measures, one aspect of Singapore is also slowly recovering. Many Malaysians have come to Singapore to boost the amount of manpower available. Malaysian officials attributed such a move to better pay and career opportunities. For some, the ease of transport within Singapore is also a bonus. According to The Sun Daily, as many as 900,000 Malaysians have joined Singapore’s workforce. Of these 900,000, a third of them travel to Singapore every day for work.

The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) President Dr Syed Hussain Syed Husman said this was due to the Lion City’s high exchange rate and better salary packages. In addition to earning more income, Malaysians are also drawn to Singapore due to better career progression and a more attractive lifestyle. By working in advanced industries, Malaysian citizens often get the chance for regional and international postings as well. “They earn better incomes in Singapore, which ensures they have enough savings when they retire,” Dr Syed said. He added that this was an important consideration as the cost of goods and services is rising in Malaysia.

Customer service executive Yuni Lim told The Sun Daily she also appreciated Singapore’s efficient and reliable transportation system because this wasn’t the case in Malaysia. “In Malaysia, you won’t be able to know when the bus or train would arrive, even though there is a schedule,” she said.

The outflow of Malaysians spells trouble for Malaysia as it might face a lack of manpower and an over-reliance on foreign human resources. Dr Syed stated that MEF has urged the government to implement more advanced technologies to encourage more Malaysians to stay and take on jobs within the region. “The government also needs to assist employers in introducing new technology for IR4.0 (Fourth Industrial Revolution),” Dr Syed said. However, he acknowledged that such moves would be expensive. Micro, small and medium enterprises, which make up almost all of the current registered companies in Malaysia, would find it costly to manage such technologies.

Brain drain issue impossible to solve overnight

The number of Malaysians leaving their home country for better opportunities across the Causeway is a brain drain problem that has long plagued our northern neighbour. Encouraging citizens to stay will require a lot of work. While it is a complex issue that’s impossible to solve overnight, perhaps it may be the catalyst to motivate the Malaysian government to do better for its people.

https://mustsharenews.com/malaysians-workin...ngs%20as%20well.