The inspection and approval of medical colleges in India is a shady business mired in corruption. But change is on the way.
Sambit Dash
Sambit Dash is a faculty in Melaka Manipal Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education. He is an alumnus of Takshashila Institution. He comments mainly on topics related to education, healthcare, science, Malaysia and Odisha.
Historically, upper houses haven't fulfilled their intended function, and have been either superfluous or mischievous. It is time to reconsider the concept itself.
The political tsunami in Malaysia has changed the nature of Sino-Malaysian relations, even if a reset is not imminent.
In the recent Malaysian national elections, an underdog coalition swung into power by promising reform. It is now actively working towards overhauling policy.