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Malaysia's Deputy Higher Education Minister Adam Adli Abdul Halim has stressed that public university admissions are determined purely by merit and established criteria, rejecting suggestions of political influence or special entry routes.
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A senior Kedah education official is being prosecuted over claims involving irregular university admissions, raising questions about transparency in Malaysia's higher education system.
Malaysia's Ministry of Higher Education is reshaping its research landscape by shifting from publication-focused academic work toward commercially viable innovations that generate economic returns through tighter university-industry collaboration.
Malaysian universities have strengthened their standing in international rankings, with 27 institutions featured in the latest THE Asia University Rankings 2026. Universiti Teknologi Petronas achieved a historic top-40 placement across Asia.
Malaysia's Public Service Department has unveiled 640 sponsorship opportunities for 2026 SPM graduates, spanning four distinct programmes with placements at leading universities worldwide and domestic institutions.
Over 2 million Indian medical school candidates are retaking a critical entrance exam after authorities cancelled the original May 3 test due to alleged question paper leaks, sparking widespread student protests and mental health concerns.
Malaysia's 2025 STPM results mark the strongest academic performance in over a decade, with the national CGPA climbing to 2.88. Despite fewer registrations, nearly 95% of candidates sat the exam and 99.96% qualified for certificates.
Top-performing STPM students from Orang Asli, Chinese and visually impaired backgrounds achieved perfect 4.00 CGPAs, demonstrating the qualification's strength as an inclusive and competitive university entrance route.
Student activism group NewGen UM is pressing the University of Malaya to disclose results of a sexual harassment investigation into a professor, citing delays since authorities promised findings last September.
Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris has distanced itself from a viral poster about registering new Muslims, stating it was never approved by the institution and circulated without official channels.
Malaysia's Higher Education Minister has challenged critics alleging 30,000 to 60,000 students entered public universities through unauthorised channels, demanding evidence and warning that baseless claims undermine institutional credibility.
Malaysia and Palestine are intensifying their collaboration in higher education, with focus on supporting Palestinian students and fostering linkages between universities in both nations.
A Kedah parliamentarian has threatened to sue the higher education ministry over claims he made regarding backdoor university admissions, refusing to back down from his accusations despite potential legal consequences.
Malaysia's higher education ministry is considering legal measures after Jitra assemblyman Haim Hilman Abdullah raised concerns about improper pathways into public universities, citing potential damage to institutional credibility.
Malaysia's Higher Education Ministry is exploring legal remedies following remarks by Jitra assemblyman Dr Haim Hilman Abdullah alleging improper practices in public university admissions.
The National Higher Education Fund Corporation has set aside RM3 billion to help students access higher education at institutions throughout the country this year.
Approximately 1,000 SPM qualification holders participated in a higher education outreach event in Hang Tuah Jaya, exploring academic pathways, TVET options, and scholarship opportunities.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has announced an additional RM1 million to assist AIMST University students from low-income backgrounds, alongside the institution's annual RM25 million grant.
The federal government has allocated an extra RM1 million to AIMST University to assist students from low-income families, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced at a grant ceremony in Bedong.
UPSI has released a chronicle documenting the Gerik bus tragedy that killed 15 students. The publication captures the university's seven-phase crisis management approach and experiences of those affected, while RM2 million raised for victim support continues to be distributed.
The Prime Minister has instructed both the Higher Education and Health ministries to work towards a prompt resolution of the PharmD recognition dispute affecting Alexandria University graduates.
An investigation into UKM student activist Brendon Gan over a statement released after meeting Higher Education Minister Zambry Abdul Kadir has triggered concerns about freedom of expression from legal observers.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has instructed the Ministry of Higher Education and Ministry of Health to urgently address the recognition issue affecting pharmacy graduates from Alexandria University seeking professional registration in Malaysia.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has directed the Higher Education and Health Ministries to quickly address recognition problems facing pharmacy students from Alexandria University, Egypt, seeking professional registration in Malaysia.
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Johor's IMAJ assistance scheme has provided welcome financial relief to university students, with recipients using the RM200 support to cover course materials and reduce reliance on education loans.
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Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris will establish a Mountaineering School to develop the hiking sector and reduce mountain incidents through comprehensive training and research programmes open to Malaysians and international participants.
The Ministry of Higher Education supports Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's RM100 book voucher scheme for university students, viewing it as a strategic investment in developing competitive and well-rounded talent through enhanced reading habits.
The US Justice Department has taken legal action against UCLA, contending that the university permitted conditions detrimental to Jewish and Israeli students on campus.
Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek has pledged continued backing for Form Six students even as oversight of pre-university programmes shifts to the Ministry of Higher Education. The transition reflects a policy resolution to centralise pre-university programme management.
The MADANI Government has distributed laptops and RM1,000 assistance to 761 SPM high achievers from low-income families in Kelantan, aiming to support their transition to higher education institutions.
The Higher Education Ministry has extended university placement offers to 169,803 SPM leavers through the UPUOnline system for the 2026 intake, according to announcements made in Putrajaya.
The Ministry of Higher Education has allocated places to 169,803 SPM school leavers at public institutions through the UPUOnline system, with 91,357 going to universities and 60,947 to polytechnics.
Malaysia's Ministry of Higher Education is expanding its Kembara Pendidikan Tinggi programme nationwide, partnering universities and colleges with rural communities to translate academic expertise into socio-economic development initiatives.
The government has greenlit an allowance scheme for Kor SISPA trainees at Malaysian universities, with payments set at RM8 per training hour. The measure aims to boost motivation among student volunteers across 58 educational institutions.
The Ministry of Higher Education has set May 22 as the date when SPM graduates will receive their outcomes for admission to public universities, IPTAs, and MARA BPT for the 2026/2027 academic year.