Bahagian Ekonomi PPPJJ USM

01/12/2025

26/11/2025

Publication Alert!

We’re glad to announce that the paper “Evaluating Micro-Credentials in Europe and Southeast Asia” has been published in the INAPP journal Quaderni di Comunità, under the special issue “The Challenges and Opportunities of Evaluation: From Theory to Practice.”

🖊️ Co-authored by CIMEA – NARIC Italia and Universiti Sains Malaysia, the paper explores how to evaluate and recognize the quality of micro-credentials across Europe and Southeast Asia, building on findings from the MICROCASA Erasmus+ Project.

👏 Thank you to INAPP for the publication opportunity and to our partners at CIMEA and USM for the collaboration!

👉 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/efCgv4AG

19/11/2025

Lawatan Penasihat Luar Program

19 November 2025: Program Ijazah Sarjana Muda Sains Kemasyarakatan (Ekonomi) Dengan Kepujian
Pusat Pengajian Pendidikan Jarak Jauh (PPPJJ), Universiti Sains Malaysia, dengan hormatnya menerima kunjungan dua orang Penasihat Luar Program seperti berikut:

• Profesor Madya Dr. Siti Nurazira Mohd Daud
Pusat Pengajian Ekonomi, Kewangan dan Perbankan
Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM)

• Profesor Madya Ts. Dr. Mahizer Hamzah
Fakulti Pembangunan Manusia
Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI)

Tarikh: 19 – 20 November 2025 (Rabu–Khamis)
Tempat: PPPJJ, USM & Webex

Lawatan ini bertujuan menilai keseluruhan pelaksanaan program baharu Ekonomi, termasuk sesi perbincangan bersama pengurusan PPPJJ dan pensyarah bahagian Ekonomi, semakan dokumen akademik, dan SIM di portal sebagai sumber pembelajaran ODL. Penilaian dan rumusan akhir akan diadakan bagi memperkukuh kualiti penawaran program akademik baharu ini.

PPPJJ amat berbesar hati menerima kunjungan ini dan menghargai maklum balas yang bakal dikongsikan demi penambahbaikan berterusan.

14/11/2025

2nd Call:

Dear colleagues and friends,

We are pleased to invite you to participate in the MICROCASA International Conference 2026: Micro-Credentials for Lifelong Learning and Employability in Southeast Asia, to be held on February 3–4, 2026, at the University Conference Hall, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang.

This two-day conference will bring together educators, researchers, policymakers, and industry partners to exchange knowledge and innovative practices on the design, implementation, and sustainability of micro-credentials in higher education.

📘 Conference Tracks:
*Micro-Credentials for Lifelong Learning
*Digital Transformation in Higher Education
*Industry Collaboration and Workforce Development
*Policy and Quality Assurance in ASEAN

📄 Publication Opportunity:
Selected papers will have the potential to be published in the Malaysian Journal of Distance Education (MJDE), a journal by the School of Distance Education, Universiti Sains Malaysia.

🕒 Key Dates:
Abstract Submission Deadline: November 30th, 2025
Notification of Acceptance: December 10th, 2025
Full Paper Submission: January 10th, 2026

💡Registration & Fees
There is no registration fee for presenters. Participants are kindly requested to cover their own transport and accommodation.

📬Submission & Inquiries:
Please register and submit your abstracts to: 👉 https://bit.ly/MICROCASA2026presenter (or scan QR code above).

Don't hesitate to get in touch with Dr. Radziah Adam ([email protected]; WA: 013-2361975) OR Dr. Anusha Achuthan ([email protected]) for any questions about this conference.

For more information, visit www.microcasa.eu.

31/10/2025

Call for Papers:
The MICROCASA International Conference 2026 invites academics, researchers, and practitioners to share insights, frameworks, and innovations related to micro-credentials, lifelong learning, digital transformation, and employability in Southeast Asia.

Conference Tracks:

*Micro-Credentials for Lifelong Learning

*Digital Transformation in Higher Education

*Industry Collaboration and Workforce Development

*Policy and Quality Assurance in ASEAN

Publication Opportunity:
Selected papers will have the potential to be published in the Malaysian Journal of Distance Education (MJDE) (ERA-ranked).

Submission Guidelines:

Abstract: up to 300 words REGISTER here: https://forms.gle/zCE96V6or2CQWMQE8

Full Paper: 4,000–6,000 words, APA 7th Edition format

Deadline for Abstract Submission: November 15, 2025

Notification of Acceptance: December 15, 2025

Full Paper Submission: January 08, 2026

Conference Dates: February 3–4, 2026

Registration Fee: No payment for presenters. Participants must cover their own transport and accommodation.

Contact: [email protected]

Website: www.microcasa.eu

31/10/2025

13/10/2025

PODCAST KUPASAN BAJET 2026

Dalam podcast Kupasan Bajet 2026 ini, kita akan mendalami Bajet 2026, membincangkan apa yang telah diumumkan oleh Perdana Menteri, potensi impaknya kepada sektor ekonomi, dan bagaimana rakyat mahupun perniagaan, terutamanya Perniagaan Mikro, Kecil dan Sederhana (PMKS) boleh memanfaatkannya untuk memperkasakan rakyat, meningkatkan kesejahteraan sosial dan taraf hidup rakyat.

📅 Isnin, 13 Oktober 2025
🕥 11:30 pagi

🎙️ Moderator:
Prof. Dr. Saidatulakmal Mohd

🎓 Panel:
Prof. Madya Dr. Asyirah Abdul Rahim
Dr. Abdul Rais Abdul Latiff
Dr. Lim Chee Ann

Saksikan siaran langsung di:
Youtube - https://shorturl.at/rvH65
Facebook - https://shorturl.at/RNpFO

01/10/2025

🚨 LAST CALL guys! 🚨

Ever wondered how AI, VR, AR, and XR can change the way we learn? 🤯
Or how digital education can actually help us achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)? 🌍✨

📢 Come and join the International Digital Education Conference 2025 (iDEC2025)!
📅 28–29 October 2025 (Online)

What’s in it for you?
✅ Discover the latest trends in education technology 🎓
✅ Network with academics, experts & tech enthusiasts worldwide 🌐
✅ Fees starting as low as RM150 / USD40 😍

📌 Key Dates:
📝 Paper submission: 1 Jan – 22 Sep 2025
🎤 Presenter registration: 1 Jun – 22 Sep 2025
👥 Participant registration: 1 Jun – 18 Oct 2025

📲 Scan the QR code on the poster & register now before it’s too late!
📧 [email protected]

01/10/2025

🌏📚 USM #1 DUNIA!

USM sekali lagi mencipta sejarah apabila dinobatkan sebagai universiti nombor satu dunia dalam 3️⃣ Matlamat Pembangunan Lestari (SDG) menerusi THE Impact Rankings! 🎉🇲🇾

💡 SDG yang diterajui:
✅ Tiada Kemiskinan (SDG 1)
✅ Keamanan, Keadilan & Institusi Teguh (SDG 16)
✅ Kerjasama Demi Matlamat (SDG 17)

Dengan kedudukan ke-14 terbaik dunia daripada 2,526 universiti global, USM membuktikan bahawa kampus Malaysia mampu memberi impak dunia! 🌟

Zambry Abd. Kadir
Mustapha Sakmud
Universiti Sains Malaysia