by wong | Aug 14, 2026 | Microcredentials, APEL, Flexible Learning, School of Graduate Studies
By Professor Ts. Dr. Yap Eng Hwa* When we hear the term “smart manufacturing,” the first thing that comes to mind is often robots working in factories. Yet this is only part of the picture, as smart manufacturing encapsulates much more than automated robots alone....
by wong | Jul 24, 2026 | Microcredentials, APEL, Flexible Learning, School of Graduate Studies
The Malaysian Qualifications Agency’s Guidelines on Academic Bank of Credit 2026 introduce a national framework for recording verified academic credits earned through eligible microcredentials. Through the Academic Bank of Credit (ABC), eligible credits may be brought...
by Tech Primal | Jul 10, 2026 | APEL
Key Takeaways APEL covers three pathways: APEL.A for entry into higher education, APEL.C for credit exemptions, and APEL.M for stacking microcredentials towards a qualification. APEL.A eligibility is based on age and relevant work experience, starting at 19 for a...
by Tech Primal | Jul 10, 2026 | APEL
Key Takeaways Work experience can shorten the route to a degree in two ways: it can qualify you for entry and exempt you from courses you have already mastered. APEL.A lets you enter a diploma or bachelor’s programme on assessed experience and age, without...
by Tech Primal | Jul 10, 2026 | APEL, Flexible Learning, Microcredentials
Key Takeaways The biggest barrier for working adults is time, not ability, and flexible learning is built to solve exactly that. You can study part-time or fully online while working, and an accredited degree carries the same recognition as a full-time one. The best...
by wong | May 21, 2026 | Microcredentials, APEL
In the modern professional landscape, learning does not just happen within the four walls of a classroom or by progressing through a five-part theoretical module on a virtual learning platform. For many working professionals, learning takes place during...
