The stories shaping Malaysia, in focus.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has appointed an adviser to deepen partnerships between Malaysia's semiconductor industry and academic institutions, emphasising the move will not burden the national budget.
Malaysia's Public Service Department has unveiled 640 sponsorship opportunities for 2026 SPM graduates, spanning four distinct programmes that enable study at premier institutions across eight countries plus domestic universities.
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.
Student group NewGen UM is demanding the University of Malaya disclose results of a sexual harassment investigation into a professor, alleging the institution has stalled on transparency despite claiming the probe was nearly finished.
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Malaysia's Religious Affairs Department is rolling out the Maal Hijrah Lecture Series to bring the intellectual contributions of nationally and internationally recognised Islamic scholars to mainstream society rather than keeping them confined to academic institutions.
Universiti Teknologi MARA's Kelantan campus is urging economically disadvantaged students to accept admission offers rather than decline them, emphasising the availability of zakat assistance, welfare funds, and the Dapur MADANI initiative to support living expenses.
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu has filed a police report after a Jitra assemblyman alleged that university places were being sold and backdoor admissions offered. UMT reaffirms its commitment to transparent and integrity-driven admissions practices.
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.
Malaysia's Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir has pledged to expand cooperation with Palestine in the higher education sector, emphasizing support for Palestinian students and university partnerships.