The Iraqi/World Bank delegation in a lively discussion with University President Tan Sri Lim Kok Wing who also gave them a detailed presentation on the growth of Limkokwing since its inception in 1991. (Limkokwing University of Creative Technology)
June 29, 2011
A high-powered Iraqi delegation from the Ministry of Education made a fruitful two hour fact-finding visit to Limkokwing University of Creative Technology as part of a study tour of Malaysian universities.
The group of 31 Iraqi academicians and government officials was led by Adil Fahad Shrshab, who is the Head of Parliament Committee on Education.
The World Bank was headed by Dr. Lianqin Wang, the Senior Education Specialist. Others in her team included Economist Consultant Benoit Millot, Economist Laura Jean Gregory and Operations Officer Zainab A Allawi.
On arrival, they were pleasantly surprised by the traditional welcome ceremony accorded by senior Limkokwing University officials, staff and students including Iraqis studying at the campus.
Model of excellence - Put together by the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia, the objective of the World Bank-Iraq Education Study Tour for the Knowledge Economy (ESTKE) was to enable the Iraqis to learn about new reforms in higher education that could benefit their country.
An Iraqi delegation led by the World Bank arrived at the Cyberjaya campus to study reforms in modern higher education that could be implemented in Iraq, which is looking to boost its education system. The Iraqi team was led by Adil Fahad Shrshab and included more than 35 members including four specialists from the Bank.
After experiencing civil unrest for years, Iraq is keen to rebuild its education system. Since 1991, the country’s literacy rate has dropped from 99 percent to 75 percent, prompting the Iraqi government to introduce a nine year education frame work to uplift the lives of Iraqi people.
League of its own - Later the group was given a briefing by Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Dr Lim Kok Wing on critical aspects of the University’s focus on creativity and innovation.
As a model University setting trends in 21st century education, Limkokwing has moved ahead in producing global graduates infused with holistic knowledge, industry skills and mindsets to change the world.
Limkokwing also designs its own programmes which are internationally recognized and delivered in many countries worldwide.
To questions raised by his enthusiastic audience, Tan Sri Lim said Limkokwing is globalising education through its international campuses the aim of which is also to drive local economies by producing capable graduates.
Partners of progress - Benoit Millot speaking on behalf of the World Bank said that the Bank is helping the Iraqi government to raise education to international standards through reforms.
“In that context, we have organized a number of activities amongst which are consisting of touring two countries that has made successful strives in higher education and using it as one of the propeller tools. The first one South Korea and the second one was Malaysia, both of them being wonderful examples of successful stories”.
One of the best, Mr Adil Fahad Shrshab rated Limkokwing University as one of the best he has visited so far during the study tour.
“First of all, I am happy to be here and I must say that this university is totally different from all the other universities. Totally different from the ones that we have been shown in Korea a few days ago. I really wish you all a very big success”.
League of its own - Later the group was given a briefing by Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Dr Lim Kok Wing on critical aspects of the University’s focus on creativity and innovation.
As a model University setting trends in 21st century education, Limkokwing has moved ahead in producing global graduates infused with holistic knowledge, industry skills and mindsets to change the world.
Limkokwing also designs its own programmes which are internationally recognized and delivered in many countries worldwide.
To questions raised by his enthusiastic audience, Tan Sri Lim said Limkokwing is globalising education through its international campuses the aim of which is also to drive local economies by producing capable graduates.
Partners of progress - Benoit Millot speaking on behalf of the World Bank said that the Bank is helping the Iraqi government to raise education to international standards through reforms.
“In that context, we have organized a number of activities amongst which are consisting of touring two countries that has made successful strives in higher education and using it as one of the propeller tools. The first one South Korea and the second one was Malaysia, both of them being wonderful examples of successful stories”.
One of the best, Mr Adil Fahad Shrshab rated Limkokwing University as one of the best he has visited so far during the study tour.
“First of all, I am happy to be here and I must say that this university is totally different from all the other universities. Totally different from the ones that we have been shown in Korea a few days ago. I really wish you all a very big success”.
He said he looks forward to collaborating with Limkokwing University in the near future; he also thanked Tan Sri Lim Kok Wing for taking care of Iraqi students at the Cyberjaya campus.
“I want to thank Tan Sri for the way you have treated them”.
Global students - There are about 100 Iraqi students at the Cyberjaya campus pursuing various programme models. On a global scale the University is home to about 30,000 students from 150 countries worldwide.
Limkokwing campuses are located in Kuala Lumpur, Phnom Pehn, Jakarta, Bali, Beijing, London, Gaborone, Maseru and Mbabane in Swaziland.
http://www.limkokwing.net/media/news/world_bank-iraq_delegation_finds_limkokwing_focus_on_creativity_inspiring/
“I want to thank Tan Sri for the way you have treated them”.
Global students - There are about 100 Iraqi students at the Cyberjaya campus pursuing various programme models. On a global scale the University is home to about 30,000 students from 150 countries worldwide.
Limkokwing campuses are located in Kuala Lumpur, Phnom Pehn, Jakarta, Bali, Beijing, London, Gaborone, Maseru and Mbabane in Swaziland.
http://www.limkokwing.net/media/news/world_bank-iraq_delegation_finds_limkokwing_focus_on_creativity_inspiring/
