The stories shaping Malaysia, in focus.
Selangor is preparing to roll out its PeerZ mental health awareness programme across the state following completion of an evaluation report in September. The initiative trains student peer supporters to provide early mental health assistance to their classmates.
An 18-year-old Chinese girl who lost her last living relative as she prepared for university has captivated the nation by refusing donations and urging her community to help others facing greater hardship.
A foreign national composer has been arrested and is facing investigation for criminal intimidation and causing hurt following an alleged assault of a student, with the incident reportedly stemming from a dispute over cigarette smoke.
Universiti Malaysia Perlis is churning out nearly 2,000 graduates annually to support Malaysia's push into semiconductors, with over 30% entering the electrical and electronics sector.
A 22-year-old Politeknik Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin graduate has won the Director-General's Award despite her father's death during her Semester Two exams in 2023, achieving a 3.61 CGPA.
Thirty-eight secondary school students from Bagan Datuk have been recognised by Yayasan Pelajaran MARA for their exceptional STPM results, with three also securing places at Al-Azhar University.
Hundreds of Indonesian students have fallen ill from suspected food poisoning linked to the government's free meals initiative, despite recent leadership changes aimed at strengthening safety oversight and restoring public confidence.
Malaysia's premier Big Bad Wolf book fair has opened in Alor Setar, running through August 9. State officials and organisers highlight the event's role in fostering reading culture and improving English language skills among younger Malaysians.
A madrasah principal in Kelantan has been formally charged with three counts of physically sexually assaulting minors at the Sessions Court in Pasir Mas.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called for strengthening Bahasa Melayu proficiency across all education streams while simultaneously encouraging students to develop competency in economically valuable languages such as English, Mandarin, Tamil and Arabic.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has conveyed condolences following the death of SM Imtiaz Ulul Albab student Qayyim Ajwad Shahiruddin, who succumbed to injuries from a road accident that occurred earlier this month.
Malaysia's polytechnic and community college contingent has secured 14 medals at the 31st FIRA RoboWorld Cup held in Ontario, Canada, demonstrating the nation's growing prowess in robotics and technical vocational education.
Palestine's education minister has appealed to Malaysia to maintain its support for rebuilding the Palestinian education system, devastated by conflict that has destroyed nearly 300 schools in Gaza and displaced hundreds of thousands of students.
Malaysia has achieved its strongest ever finish at the International Mathematical Olympiad, ranking 19th among 117 countries competing in Shanghai. The six-member team secured one gold medal, three silvers, and one bronze.
A 41-year-old former design and technology teacher in Singapore has been sentenced to two years' imprisonment after being found guilty of grooming and performing indecent acts on an underage female student over several months in 2022 and 2023.
The National Union of the Teaching Profession backs proposed legislation to shield educators from legal action when disciplining students, citing mounting anxiety among teachers facing litigation and digital backlash.
A trainee teacher in Ipoh has pleaded not guilty to six charges of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old student. The case highlights ongoing concerns about child safety and institutional oversight in Malaysian schools.
Perak has posted its strongest SPM examination results in over a decade, with a State Average Grade of 4.49 in 2025. The state has also narrowed the achievement gap between urban and rural students to just 0.04 points, signalling more equitable access to quality education.
Malaysia's Home Ministry has initiated a formal investigation into allegations of immigration violations involving Network School, located within the Forest City development in Iskandar Puteri.
South Korea has prosecuted its first case of exam cheating using AI-powered glasses, prompting authorities to strengthen supervision protocols and consider stricter penalties for candidates caught using advanced technology to circumvent qualification assessments.
Police arrested a university student during a raid on a Cyberjaya apartment suspected of being used for prostitution. The student was reportedly attempting to earn additional income during the semester break.
A Form Three female student in Banting has been charged with the attempted murder of her schoolmate following a stabbing incident on Monday. The case highlights growing concerns about violence in Malaysian educational institutions.
A Singaporean tutor has pleaded guilty to systematically abusing primary school pupils entrusted to his care, including starving a six-year-old and forcing him to drink urine. The child suffered severe injuries requiring intensive care.
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The Federation of Peninsular Malay Students has called for mandatory mental health screenings across all schools and universities to detect vulnerable students before crises occur, prompted by recent violence.
Seventeen Malaysian students have returned from the Koala Excellence Olympiad 2026 in Macau with 22 medals and nine overall awards, including five gold, six silver and 11 bronze. The team demonstrated exceptional performance across multiple disciplines.
Authorities have apprehended a suspect following a stabbing at a secondary school in Banting. The arrest marks a significant development in the case as investigators work to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has congratulated 17 Malaysian students who secured nine overall awards and 22 medals at the KEO 2026 Global Finals held in Macau, marking a significant achievement for the nation's young talent.
Indonesia's former education minister Nadiem Makarim and the Attorney General's Office have both challenged a corruption court verdict over a Chromebook procurement scheme, with Nadiem sentenced to 10 years imprisonment and ordered to pay billions in restitution.
The proposed relocation of SJKT Ladang Sungai Muar in Segamat has progressed to the land acquisition phase, with the Segamat Land and Mines Office managing proceedings. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek visited the school to reaffirm government commitment.
Malaysia's Majlis Amanah Rakyat has commenced a formal inquiry into allegations of bullying within MRSM institutions, cautioning that those found culpable face expulsion and other disciplinary measures.
The Sultan of Pahang has called on higher education institutions, particularly those in the state, to emulate the Institut Jantung Negara University College's scholarship programme for Tioman Island students as a model for nurturing talent from remote communities.
Malaysia's Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek paid a condolence visit to the family of a 14-year-old Form Two student who died after collapsing during rugby training at a Telok Mas school on Wednesday.
At a Kota Kinabalu coroner's inquest, the mother of the late Zara Qairinah Mahathir told the court she regretted her decision to send her daughter to SMKA Tun Datu Mustapha, an Islamic religious secondary school.