The dynamic changes after the 4^th Industrial Revolution has prompted the Ministry of Higher Education of Malaysia to revise how teaching and learning processes are conducted in educational settings in Malaysia. There are urging needs to create and redesign a more active, immersive and meaningful learning environment to stimulate passion and interest of the Gen-Z in enhancing their learning experience in and beyond classes  Hence, in accordance with Malaysian Development Plan of Education (Higher Education) 2015 – 2025, the Ministry of Higher Education of Malaysia has initiated this award  to identify, acknowledge and as a platform for all lecturers to share the best practices and initiatives in improving higher education in Malaysia at individual or institutional levels.

On 20^th November 2017, Assoc. Prof. Dr Wan Zuhainis Saad was awarded the 1^st place in the Reimagining and Redesigning Malaysian Higher Education Award 2017 (APRS2017) under ‘Virtual Immersive Learning Experience’ category.

The award was presented by YB. Dato’ Seri Idris Jusoh, Minister of Higher Education at Hotel Istana, Kuala Lumpur.

Congratulations to Assoc. Prof. Dr Wan Zuhainis Saad!

Prepared by:

Dr. Amalia Mohd Hashim

Department of Microbiology

Date of Input: 10/01/2018 | Updated: 11/01/2018 | hirfarizan