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The Penang Future Foundation has disbursed approximately RM47.7 million across 863 scholarships since its establishment in 2015, with applications now open for 2026 awards in STEM and finance fields.
Malaysia's Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek has appealed for public discretion and respect following the death of a 16-year-old female student at a school in Negeri Sembilan, with investigations ongoing.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has conveyed his condolences to the family of a Form Four student who died at a secondary school in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan. Authorities have initiated counselling support and ruled out bullying as a contributing factor.
A Melaka student has achieved a perfect 4.00 CGPA in the 2025 STPM examination, driven by her late father's advice to pursue her studies despite family hardship and grief.
Malaysia's 2025 STPM examination results demonstrate continued academic improvement, with the national CGPA climbing to 2.88—the highest level in twelve years. More students achieved perfect scores and multiple distinctions.
Three top-performing STPM graduates with perfect 4.00 CGPAs highlight the qualification's competitive edge, affordability, and inclusive support systems for students from varying backgrounds seeking university admission.
A 20-year-old student from Ipoh secured four As in the 2025 STPM examination through rigorous five-hour daily revision sessions. Her success underscores the value of structured study discipline and classroom engagement.
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The Sultan of Selangor graced Yayasan TZA's appreciation ceremony, where the foundation showcased its impact on underprivileged communities. Two major corporate donations totalling RM1.3 million were presented, while YTZA revealed its ACE SPM programme has reached over 4,000 students digitally.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is preparing to launch a cadet corps programme in schools nationwide, starting with a phased approach at selected institutions to cultivate anti-corruption values.
Malaysia's Higher Education Minister has warned that unproven claims of 30,000-60,000 students entering public universities through irregular channels risk eroding public trust in the nation's higher education system and calls for evidence-based allegations.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is rolling out a pilot cadet corps programme in selected schools nationwide to cultivate integrity values and combat corruption attitudes from childhood onwards.