Let’s not get excited over Times Higher Education rankings, Zambry told
Former Penang deputy chief minister P Ramasamy has criticized the Times Higher Education (THE) university rankings, arguing they are biased toward established and English-speaking institutions. He urged the higher education minister to remain cautious about celebrating Malaysia's recent high rankings, noting that the criteria used are controversial and lack a universal standard.
Why it matters
The debate highlights the ongoing tension between global academic ranking systems and the need for fair assessment of universities in non-Western contexts.
Share P Ramasamy says Times Higher Education has often been criticised for using academic criteria biased in favour of well-established universities. Former Penang deputy chief minister P Ramasamy said there is no universal definition of accepted criteria in determining the rankings of global universities. PETALING JAYA : A former Penang deputy chief minister urged higher education minister Zambry Abdul Kadir to curb his enthusiasm after two Malaysian universities were ranked among the world’s top seven institutions in a global survey. P Ramasamy said while Malaysians should be proud of Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) and Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)’s academic achievements, it is unclear that the criteria used by the Times Higher Education (THE) were “beyond dispute”.
The article presents a critical perspective from a politician but maintains a neutral reporting style by attributing the claims to the source.
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