Fake Degree in Malaysia

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• I am not sure if using fake titles is considered a crime in Malaysia. However, what if the title misleads the public? Richard Li claimed that he graduated from Stanford years ago, and when it was found that he did not graduate from Stanford, it create quite a big hoo-ha. So does this apply to only famous people?
  
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• Mr. Peter Yee claimed that he has a DBA from Golden State university, and the "Dr" title was given for his major in Investment Management. Now he is providing property advice on The Star, and of course he runs workshops in Malaysia as well. Unfortunately, Golden State University is a degree mill, and there is no such actual university. Please visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_State_University or http://www.osac.state.or.us/oda/unaccredited.aspx
  

  
  

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  Now what is ironic is that in 2009, the Star had an article "unmasking degree mill and bogus varsities" and here they are, having this guy with a fake DBA providing advice to the readers. Well done The Star, well done Star Education Fund. Malaysia boleh.
  

UK universities at risk?

With the cut in subsidies, many UK universities seem to be at a high risk of being closed down. The recent report from The University and College Union (UCU) showed that at least a third of the 130 universities in the UK are at risks. More at http://www.ucu.org.uk/media/pdf/t/a/ucu_universitiesatrisk_dec10.pdf

Will this influence students' choice in selecting which British universities to pursue their studies?

Is it worthwhile to do a PhD?

Well , the Economist seems to think that it isn't. They have an interesting article that probably kills the aspiring young graduates' hope of pursuing a PhD

http://www.economist.com/node/17723223