Fake Universities Are Running Wild in Malaysia | with Dr Siva Prakash

🎙️ TheGoodCastShow — Fake Degrees & Unaccredited Institutions in Malaysia | Dr. Siva Prakash Check the status of PHDs - https://great.mohe.gov.my/Awards List of IDENTIFIED FAKE/UNRECOGNISED DOCTORATE DEGREE PROVIDERS - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/17ox... ACCREDITED INSTITUTION DATABASE Before enrolling in any program, verify the institution’s accreditation. A legitimate qualification opens doors to real career opportunities, while fake credentials can close them forever. Check here: www.whed.net (for international) Check here: https://www2.mqa.gov.my/mqr/english/e... Get your copy of 'Shut Up - Progress is the Only Option' - https://drsivaprakash.easy.co/product... In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with Dr. Siva Prakash to uncover the disturbing rise of fake degrees and unaccredited institutions in Malaysia. We explore how these scams operate, why people knowingly fall for them, the gaps in enforcement, and the serious consequences for Malaysia’s job market and national integrity. Dr. Siva shares real-world cases, exposes the mindset behind those seeking fraudulent qualifications, and outlines actionable steps that agencies, employers, and individuals can take to curb this growing problem. If you care about education integrity, fair employment, and the future of Malaysia’s professional landscape, this is a must-watch. 🔍 What We Discuss in This Episode The origins of Malaysia’s fake degree ecosystem How victims are threatened, coerced, or blackmailed Why enforcement agencies struggle to act The psychology of individuals who pursue fraudulent credentials Legal frameworks — and why they should be enough Which agencies have the power to curb fake institutions Protecting whistleblowers and verifying credentials The industries most vulnerable to fake degrees An action plan for nationwide academic integrity ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Fake Degrees and Unaccredited Institutions 05:43 – Threatened and blackmailed 07:31 – Lack of support from the authorities 09:04 – Knowingly going for the scams 10:08 – The law is enough to find scammers 11:55 – Agencies that have the power to curb fake institutions and degrees 12:48 – Steps to curb fake degrees and institutions 14:46 – No protection for those who call out fake degrees 17:01 – An avenue to check and report 18:46 – Primary concerns when it comes to fake degrees & institutions 23:08 – Industries that are most vulnerable 27:50 – Mandating background checks 30:01 – Issues with oversight and enforcement 32:14 – An action plan to fight fake degrees 👍 Like, Share & Subscribe If you found this discussion valuable, hit the LIKE button, share it with your friends, and SUBSCRIBE for more thought-provoking conversations on Malaysian issues, policy, culture, and beyond.