Six MRSM Students Face Expulsion If Guilty of Bullying Fellow Pupil
Six MRSM students in Johor arrested on bullying suspicions will be expelled if found guilty, MARA Chairman Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki announced, vowing a zero-tolerance approach.
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Malaysia to Launch Child Protection Advocacy Push Across Schools
Malaysia's Education Ministry will partner with SUHAKAM to launch advocacy campaigns on child protection legislation across schools, addressing bullying and sexual harassment concerns.
Public University Admissions Guided by Merit, Not Political Favour or Shortcuts, Says Deputy Minister
Malaysia's Deputy Higher Education Minister has clarified that public university admissions rely strictly on merit and established criteria, with no special pathways or political shortcuts available to any applicants, including UEC certificate holders.
Malaysia's Education Ministry Gears Up for Dual Year One Entry in 2027 With Major School Expansion
Malaysia's Ministry of Education is constructing 2,596 classrooms and hiring 3,150 teachers to manage the intake of two Year One cohorts in 2027, driven by a 12% surge in registrations reaching 478,419 applications.
Jitra Assemblyman Dr Haim Hilman to Face Court over University Admission Allegations
Jitra assemblyman Dr Haim Hilman Abdullah will face charges at Seremban magistrate's court tomorrow regarding statements he made about university admission procedures and access to higher education.
Schools Must Act Swiftly on Student Mental Health, Says Fadhlina
Malaysia's Education Minister has instructed schools to act without delay when students display signs of mental health problems, emphasizing the need for swift counsellor intervention and parental support.
Malaysia Establishes National Tahfiz Council to Professionalise Quranic Studies Education
Malaysia's cabinet has approved the creation of a National Tahfiz Council to standardise Quranic education and establish clear academic pathways for hafiz students. Deputy PM Ahmad Zahid Hamidi will chair the council, which aims to integrate tahfiz education into the mainstream education system.
Eighteen Top STPM Students to Benefit from Public University Scholarship Drive
Eighteen high-achieving STPM 2025 students will receive tuition fee sponsorships from public universities, marking a new government initiative to bolster Form Six enrolment and strengthen pre-university education in Malaysia.
MACC to Launch Cadet Programme in Schools Across Malaysia
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is establishing a cadet corps programme in schools, rolling out in phases at selected institutions before nationwide expansion to foster integrity and anti-corruption values.
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University Admissions Row: Minister Demands Evidence as Trust in Higher Education System Questioned
Malaysia's Higher Education Minister has rejected claims that tens of thousands of students bypassed merit-based selection to enter public universities, warning that unsubstantiated allegations threaten public confidence in the education system.
MACC to Launch Anti-Corruption Youth Corps in Schools Through New Pilot Scheme
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission will launch an anti-corruption cadet corps in selected schools as part of a pilot initiative aimed at building ethical values and resistance to graft among young Malaysians.