16.3.3 Policy-Focused Research for Higher Education Development

Research Collaboration and Policy Impact

Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) actively engages in policy-focused research in collaboration with government departments, with the goal of generating evidence to inform policy development for the Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia.

Notable Research Projects

1. Sustaining the Financial Position of Public Universities

Lead Researcher: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wan Sallha Yusoff

Duration: December 2024 – March 2025

Grant: RM200,000 (TRGS-SF Grant, FPK)

Objective: To evaluate and develop targeted tuition subsidy policies aimed at strengthening the financial sustainability of public universities.

2. Feasibility Study on Establishing a Semiconductor School in Northern Malaysia

Researcher: Razaidi Bin Hussin

Duration: December 2024 – August 2025

Grant: RM125,000 (TRGS-SF Grant, FKTEN)

Objective: To assess the practicality and strategic benefits of setting up a semiconductor-focused educational institution in the northern region of Malaysia.

Impact and Alignment with SDG 16.3

Through these initiatives, UniMAP contributes to evidence-based policy-making, supporting transparent, accountable, and effective governance in the higher education sector.

These research projects directly align with SDG Target 16.3, which emphasizes the promotion of the rule of law, inclusive decision-making, and the development of effective institutions.

(More info: TRGS-SF Tahun 2024)