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Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has called for Student Representative Councils at Malaysian universities to undertake specialised courses on leadership and politics, with government funding available subject to ministerial approval.
Two hundred fourteen exceptional STPM students in Batu Pahat district have been recognised with special monetary awards from the Prime Minister's Office, part of a government initiative designed to celebrate academic excellence and encourage university enrolment.
Malaysia's Higher Education Ministry has reiterated that public university admissions follow established merit-based criteria without political interference or special pathways, addressing concerns about preferential treatment for certain qualification holders.
Jitra assemblyman Dr Haim Hilman Abdullah is set to appear at Seremban magistrate's court over allegations connected to statements he made regarding university admission access.
His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim has awarded the 2026 Yang di-Pertuan Agong Scholarships to 14 recipients at a ceremony in Kuala Lumpur. Seven will pursue PhDs while seven pursue Master's research degrees, with four studying at international universities.
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A senior Kedah education official will face court proceedings over allegations concerning higher education access and admissions practices, raising fresh questions about governance in state education systems.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has mourned the death of Professor Emeritus Datuk Abu Bakar Abd Hamid, a pioneering scholar who shaped Malaysia's literary landscape and played a foundational role in establishing UKM.
The Usahawan MADANI Mega 2026 seminar drew 6,877 participants across physical and online platforms, setting a Malaysia Book of Records benchmark for student entrepreneurship engagement.
Malaysia's higher education ministry is reshaping its research strategy away from publication-driven output towards commercialisation, with over 200 university products successfully brought to market since 2022.
Malaysia's universities have achieved record performance in international rankings, with Universiti Teknologi Petronas entering Asia's top 40. Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir highlighted the collective effort behind these achievements.
The Public Service Department has unveiled 640 sponsorship opportunities for 2026 SPM graduates, spanning four distinct programmes with placements at leading universities across Malaysia, Asia-Pacific, and Europe.
Malaysia's 2025 STPM examinations have delivered their strongest results in over a decade, with the national CGPA climbing to 2.88—marking a 0.03-point improvement from 2024 and the highest level since 2013.
Three perfect-CGPA STPM achievers have highlighted why Malaysia's Form Six remains a compelling route to higher education, citing academic rigour, cost-effectiveness and accessibility for students from all backgrounds.
A student advocacy group at the University of Malaya is pressing for results from an ongoing sexual harassment investigation into a faculty member, expressing frustration over the lack of public disclosure months after officials indicated the probe was nearing completion.
Eighteen high-achieving STPM 2025 students will receive tuition fee scholarships from public universities, marking a new government initiative to bolster the pre-university pathway and recognise academic excellence.
A MARA scholar who graduated from Michigan State University credits his tahfiz education background with developing the discipline and cognitive skills that enabled his academic success in the United States.
A Kedah state representative has escalated tensions with the Ministry of Higher Education, pledging legal action and refusing to withdraw claims of improper conduct he has levelled against the department.
UiTM Kelantan is urging financially-disadvantaged students to accept higher education offers, assuring them that multiple support systems exist beyond PTPTN loans to help ease their financial burden during studies.
Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris has rejected claims of involvement in a viral poster about registering new Muslims, asserting the material spread without official authorization or administrative review.
Malaysia's Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir has responded sharply to claims that 30,000-60,000 students gained university places through irregular channels, demanding evidence and warning that unsubstantiated allegations damage public trust.
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International Islamic University Malaysia Rector Prof Emeritus Datuk Dr Osman Bakar has been named the National Tokoh Maal Hijrah for 2026, while Moroccan Islamic scholar Dr Ahmad Al-Raysuni received the International award.
Malaysia's Higher Education Minister pledges to expand cooperation with Palestine in academic fields, including enhanced support for Palestinian students and inter-university partnerships, framing education as a tool for national development.