Garis Panduan Penggunaan Gelaran Profesor - English

2013
(d) Issues related to the misuse and confusion
pertaining to the inaccurate usage of the title
of professor and the implications;
(e) Guidelines on Appointment and Promotion to
the Post of Professor at Higher Educational
Institutions in Malaysia issued by the
Ministry of Education;
(f) Ethics practised by the individuals who hold
the title of professor or honorary titles.
DEFINITION OF THE TITLE OF PROFESSOR
The title of professor is awarded to academic staff of
a university who exhibit academic distinction and excellence
through contribution of knowledge in publications, teaching,
research and industry and community involvement, which
have a high impact on the nation. The depth and breadth of
scholarship of an academic member are evaluated through a
multi-level vetting process specified by the university,
including the involvement and acknowledgement by academic
peers within and outside the country.
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