E-learning initiatives in Malaysia have grown significantly over the past decade. The government has identified ICT and e-learning as national priorities and invested heavily in infrastructure development. Nearly all universities have implemented e-learning platforms, though usage varies. Several government agencies and private organizations are working to expand e-learning opportunities through initiatives like the National E-Learning Centre, online portals for teachers and students, and virtual universities. While e-learning adoption is well established in higher education, its implementation in the private sector and schools has progressed more gradually due to cultural and logistical challenges. Overall interest and research on e-learning remain high in Malaysia.

1. E-learning initiatives in MalaysiaDr. David AsirvathamDirectorCentre for ITUniversity Malaya

2. OverviewMalaysia’s StrategyICT IndicatorsShort History of e-learning initiatives in MalaysiaE-learning initiativesGovt.Higher Education (HE)SchoolsDemoConclusion

3. Malaysia’s Strategy:9th Malaysia Plan (2006-2010)Second Phase of Vision 2020Seven strategies for the development of Malaysia:Promoting new sources of high value added growthStrengthening small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)Developing new avenues for domestic investment Dealing with the emergence of China and IndiaCompleting the rehabilitation and liberalising of the financial sectorBuilding world-class human capitalRemaining cognisant of income distribution E-Learning

4. National ICT AgendaPEOPLE- Work Culture- ICT Skills- Knowledge worker- Learning Society- United, moral & ethicalKNOWLEDGE-BASEDECONOMYAPPLICATION &CONTENT- Smart Schools- e-govt.- Smartcard- Tele-medicine- OthersINFRASTRUCTURE- Communication - Fibre-Optic Cabling- Gigabit ATM- Satellite- Transport/Logistic- etc

5. Education Level

6. Growth of Cellular PhonesCell Phones in Malaysia

7. Broadband Usage in MalaysiaNumber of broadband subscribers

8. Internet Growth

10. Time spent on Internet

11. Activities on the net

12. Blog and MessagingBlog AccessBlog AwarenessInstant Messaging

13. E-Readiness – ASEAN Region: Where are we?EMERGINGBasic infrastructure requirements for e-readiness in place

14. Political commitment for ICT revolutionEVOLVINGComprehensive infrastructure framework established

15. Framework being updated for effective implementationEMBEDDINGGeneral acceptance of ICT by citizens, business and government

16. Incorporating e-business requirements into policies, legislations and regulations

17. Efforts taken to enhance international standingEXTENDINGHas moved to world-class practice

18. ICT used to improve productivity and standards of livingCambodia, Laos, Myanmar & VietnamThailand & PhilippinesSingaporeMalaysia

19. Development of e-Learning in MalaysiaPre e-learninge-learning: Schoolse-learning: Universitiese-learning: National level1997: MOE through ETD actively involved in Smart Schools- beginning of e-learning.1972: Educational Technology Division set up by Ministry of Education: Educational radio and television broadcasts to schools1992:National E-Learning Steering Committee1994: National IT Council1997: Research Education Network: TEMAN*1999:MyGFL 2004:Metadata CentreActivities by NITC1998: University of Malaya- First LMS in the country - COL : Course On-Line1999 : MMU, IMU and UNITAR launched LMS2001 : OUM : Started E-Learning. Now 34,000 students2002: Smart school application software in 90 pilot schools2005: 15 State Libraries and 336 Teacher Activity Centres2004: Beginning of active “e-learning”National e-Learning Centre (NELC): 2005: ASEAN E-Learning Seminar *TEMAN –Test-bed Environment for Malaysian Multimedia Applications and Networking

20. Growth of ICT in MalaysiaExpected Growth Rate from 2005 to 2009: 15.6% System Integration (SI): 40%Support & Training: 32.3%Outsourcing: 27.7%Source: IDC (2005)SMBs in Malaysia spent about $4.6 Billion on ICT in 2008.AMI-PartnersIT spending grew at 7% (US$5,704.6 million) in 2008, compared to a 10.6% growth in 2007IDC's November 2007 Worldwide Black Book

21. Global Service Location Index(Outsourcing): 2009 Report.

22. E-readiness Rankingamong 65 countriesSource:http://globaltechforum.eiu.com

23. E-Readiness Ranking 2009

24. E-readiness Ranking: Asia-Pacific

25. Internet Programme for rural areasDelivery of Internet and e-learning to rural community in MalaysiaPost-Offices have been installed with computers and Internet access (Cybercafe concept)Free access to rural community

26. National E-learning Centre (NELC)

27. National E-Learning CentreTo promote e-learning in the countryAct as one-stop centre for e-learningWill be driven by public and private sectorCertification LMS and ContentEstablish technical work groups (e.g. SCORM)Organize training, forums, seminars, etcEstablishment of the centre has been delayed

28. E-learning Initiative for the Government sectorE-learning initiatives for the government sector to be spearheaded by INTANEstablishment of the National Steering Committee for e-learning in public sectorImplementation (2006)Platform and Content to conform to SCORMMany government-based tender and specification support SCROME.g. MHE, INTAN, MOE, etc

29. E-Learning Initiatives in HEAlmost all public and private universities have e-learning platformMany have setup e-learning units, committees and policies.Usage varies from 20% - 90% Many seminars, conferences and workshops have been organised.Many research initiatives on e-learning

30. e-Learning Availability in Institute of Higher Learning (2005)Usage

31. E-learning in MalaysiaE-learning Initiatives: First Virtual UniversityUniversiti Tun Abdul Razak(http://www.unitar.edu.my) Established in 1999

32. E-learning concept

33. Degree programmes

34. Business and ICT

35. Virtual Online Instructional Support System (VOISS)

36. E-learning in MalaysiaE-learning Initiatives: Malaysian Open UniversityOpen University of Malaysiahttp://www.unitem.edu.my Consortium of 11 public universities

37. First Batch: Oct. 2001

38. E-learning concept