Its president, SA Vigneswaran, said apart from AIMST University, which has been operating in Kedah since 2001, another college will be established next year in Selangor to offer degree courses through collaboration with other universities.

“We have many courses that young people want to take but not offered by AIMST University, so we decided to establish a college to offer degrees from other universities.

“Apart from helping more Indian youths to continue their studies, the college will benefit youths from other races, too,” he said when opening the MIC general assembly at the Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang (MAEPS) here today.

Vigneswaran also announced the party’s intention to establish AIMST hospital, but did not provide any details.

He said the establishment of the college and hospital would ensure that MIC continues to be strong and be able to stand on its feet without having to rely on financial help from other parties.

He also thanked Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim for channelling an allocation of RM25 million to AIMST University.

AIMST is a private university established by the Maju Institute of Educational Development (MIED), the education arm of MIC. It offers degree courses in medicine, science and technology.