Higher education ministry to set up PhD registry

The Higher Education Ministry will set up a National Doctor of Philosophy Registry to curb the production and usage of fraudulent academic titles by individuals and organisations, writes Fairuz Mohd Shahar for New Straits Times.

The ministry said the move will ensure credible use of academic titles, enable the public to verify information and deter bogus issuance of academic certificates.

According to a statement from the ministry, “The most common fraudulently used and produced academic title in Malaysia is ‘Dr’ as in a PhD graduate… The registry will automatically register those who graduate with a PhD locally.” For those who graduate with a PhD from abroad, verification can be sought from the respective universities, the statement said.
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