The stories shaping Malaysia, in focus.
Malaysia's Public Service Department has launched the Dermasiswa B40 scholarship programme for 2025 SPM graduates from households earning RM5,249 or less monthly, offering diploma opportunities at public institutions until August 16.
Australia has introduced a new scholarship programme allowing Malaysian undergraduates and postgraduates to complete part of their degree at Australian universities, with the inaugural cohort of 16 students already studying abroad.
Malaysia's Deputy Higher Education Minister Adam Adli Abd Halim has confirmed that universities possess the authority to terminate student internship placements and bring students back if safety dangers materialise during their industrial training.
Malaysia's Higher Education Ministry is intensifying oversight of Malaysian students across West Asian nations, coordinating with the Foreign Ministry to respond to evolving security conditions in the region.
The Ministry of Higher Education is implementing enhanced monitoring systems to track Malaysian students studying abroad and ensure their professional qualifications meet local standards.
Pahang's Sultan Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah today officially opened UNIQSAAS, rebranded from UniPSAS, marking the nation's first Quran-centred university with a focus on Islamic intellectual development.
Malaysia's Ministry of Higher Education has launched construction of Jelai Community College in Lipis, Pahang, a RM55 million institution designed to deliver vocational training in agriculture and agrotechnology to rural communities across the state.
While stricter US visa policies and security concerns have prompted some Southeast Asian students to reconsider their plans, most remain committed to American universities. Education consultants report limited disruption so far.
Twenty Malaysian engineering students have been chosen for intensive aerospace training in Ankara, Türkiye, under a collaborative programme involving TUSAŞ, MIGHT and Malaysian universities, marking the initiative's fourth year of operation.
Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir has pledged the government's backing for academic freedom and intellectual engagement in Malaysia's universities, emphasising the importance of respectful dialogue in a diverse society.
Malaysia's Higher Education Ministry is addressing accommodation shortages at polytechnics following unprecedented demand, with 30,488 students enrolling in the 2026/2027 intake.
Malaysia's higher education institutions are using Ministry of Higher Education guidelines introduced in 2024 to manage generative AI responsibly, with universities developing their own protocols to prevent academic misconduct while supporting ethical technology integration.
Malaysia is reinforcing its role as a centre for higher education excellence and intellectual dialogue, with Higher Education Minister Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir emphasizing the importance of knowledge-driven solutions to global challenges at the 8th World Conference on Islamic Thought and Civilisation.
Malaysia's Higher Education Ministry has unveiled a decade-long strategy to weave artificial intelligence and emerging technologies into university curricula while anchoring education in ethical frameworks and humanities studies.
Malaysia's Higher Education Ministry welcomes new academic programme applications at Universiti Malaysia Sabah and other public institutions, aiming to reduce student reliance on Peninsular Malaysia campuses while aligning courses with regional economic needs.
Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah has reiterated its dedication to helping disadvantaged students access higher education, distributing scholarships and emergency grants as intake hits record levels.
Malaysia's Ministry of Higher Education has clarified that international student admissions do not diminish opportunities for local applicants, with international students representing just 3.44% of undergraduate places at public universities.
Indian authorities have ordered the demolition of 38 of 40 buildings at Mohammad Ali Jauhar University in Uttar Pradesh over unauthorised construction, in a move linked to the imprisoned founder's political conflicts.
Chinese universities are banning smart glasses, watches and fitness trackers from examination halls, with some deploying AI-powered monitoring systems. The crackdown follows cases of students using wearable technology connected to GPT models to obtain answers.
Starting July 15, approximately 1.18 million students enrolled at Malaysian higher education institutions can access RM100 book vouchers through the MySiswaPlace digital platform, supporting academic reading and the local publishing sector.
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu has stepped in to help an 18-year-old from Perak continue her university studies through financial assistance and scholarships after her family faced hardship.
Sunway University has mobilized student and staff participation to generate RM4,880 in support of the Malaysian Association for the Blind through an innovative 'Claws For A Cause' fundraising initiative held on campus.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has called for special leadership and political courses targeting Student Representative Councils at Malaysian universities, with government funding available to enhance young leaders' grasp of democracy and national politics.
The Finance Ministry has slashed TAR UMT's promised 10-year tax exemption to just three years and imposed new conditions excluding tuition fees from tax relief, raising concerns about education affordability for lower-income Malaysian students.
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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has approved a 10-year extension of tax exemption for TAR UMT, recognizing the university's contribution to affordable private higher education while imposing strict compliance requirements.
Malaysia's PTPTN has recovered RM197 million in student loan repayments through debt negotiation agencies over the past year, with collections up 6.4% compared to the same period previously.
Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka has launched a rehabilitation centre in Serkam using cutting-edge technologies including robogloves and exoskeletons, funded by the Finance Ministry's UniMADANI 2024 Grant.
Malaysia's Finance Ministry has extended TARC Education Foundation's tax exemption for three years on condition it improves governance and donation management, with eligibility for a full 10-year extension once requirements are met.
Malaysia is leveraging higher education as a strategic tool to deepen cooperation with African countries, linking education, trade and investment as interconnected pillars for emerging market partnerships.
Malaysia's public universities have welcomed over 326,000 students into STEM programmes since 2023, underscoring the nation's commitment to building expertise in artificial intelligence, semiconductors and digital technologies needed for future economic growth.
The newly operational LRT3 Shah Alam Line is improving transport accessibility for UiTM Shah Alam students while reducing travel costs across the Klang Valley. The government is simultaneously backing a major semiconductor industry training programme at the university.
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia mobilised 78 student volunteers to conduct community outreach activities across four Johor neighbourhoods, engaging nearly 1,000 residents through health screenings, sports programmes and neighbourhood clean-ups.