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An 18-year-old Chinese woman who lost her grandmother—her last living relative—as she prepared for university has declined community donations, urging that aid be directed to others facing greater hardship.
Cheras police have arrested a foreign composer accused of assaulting and threatening a student at a private institution in Kuala Lumpur, marking a rare incident of alleged violence by a visiting professional at an educational facility.
A Politeknik Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin graduate overcame her father's death during examinations to achieve a 3.61 CGPA and win the Director-General's Award, demonstrating resilience while pursuing IT aspirations.
Thirty-eight students from Bagan Datuk have received the STPM Excellence Incentive from Yayasan Pelajaran MARA for their academic achievements, with Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi praising their success.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called on Malaysian schools to report bullying cases transparently, warning that concealment allows problems to escalate into serious misconduct.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has expressed deep condolences following the death of Qayyim Ajwad Shahiruddin, a student from SM Imtiaz Ulul Albab Melaka, who succumbed to injuries sustained in a mid-July road accident.
Despite stricter visa rules from the Trump administration and security concerns, Southeast Asian students remain interested in US universities. Education consultants report minimal disruption to enrollment plans, though families are asking more questions about immigration requirements.
Malaysia has achieved a historic breakthrough at the 67th International Mathematical Olympiad in Shanghai, securing 19th place among 117 countries and breaking into the world's top 20 for the first time.
A Singapore secondary school PE teacher has admitted to three counts of sexual abuse against a student aged 14-15, with offences occurring in a hotel and at school. He faces additional charges at sentencing.
Authorities have taken a second teenage girl into custody for questioning regarding the stabbing of a student at a Banting secondary school that occurred in early November.
Chinese universities are banning smart watches, glasses, and fitness trackers from exam halls after discovering students using them to cheat. The crackdown reflects growing concerns about AI-enhanced wearable technology exploited during high-stakes examinations.
The Home Ministry has initiated an investigation into the operations of Network School located within Forest City in Johor, examining undisclosed issues affecting the institution's management.
The Selangor Education Department is collaborating with law enforcement in investigating a video showing two students fighting at a Rawang school that has circulated widely online, prompting fresh discussions about student conduct and campus security.
A secondary school student in Banting has been formally charged with attempting to murder a classmate following a stabbing incident on Monday. The teenager appeared before the magistrate's court.
A teenage suspect arrested following a stabbing incident at a Banting school has been remanded for four days as police intensify their investigation into the serious assault.
Seventeen Malaysian students have returned from the Koala Excellence Olympiad 2026 in Macau with nine overall awards and 22 medals, including five gold, six silver, and 11 bronze medals across English, Mathematics, Science and Arts competitions.
Authorities have arrested a suspect in connection with a stabbing at a secondary school in Banting. The incident has prompted renewed concerns about safety in Malaysian educational institutions.
Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek visited a Banting secondary school following a stabbing incident involving a Form Three student. Police have apprehended a suspect, and authorities are focusing on victim support and school security measures.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has praised 17 Malaysian students for their outstanding performance at the 2016 Koala Excellence Olympiad Global Finals in Macau, where they won nine overall awards and 22 medals combined.
Majlis Amanah Rakyat has offered a lifeline to 19-year-old Mohamad Solihin Mohd Nasir, an orphaned high-achieving student who nearly rejected his medical scholarship at Al-Azhar University due to financial constraints totalling RM100,000.
Police in Selangor have arrested a college employee from Glenmarie on suspicion of sexually assaulting and sodomising two teenage students. The suspect remains in custody as investigations continue.
Majlis Amanah Rakyat (Mara) says it will not move against six junior science college students accused of bullying a peer in Johor until police conclude their full investigation and submit findings.
Majlis Amanah Rakyat has expelled four students from a Johor MRSM for bullying a younger peer, while two others face suspension as authorities investigate whether they engaged in physical contact with the victim.
Mara has initiated a formal investigation into allegations of bullying at MRSM boarding schools, making clear that students found responsible face expulsion. The move underscores growing concerns about student welfare in Malaysia's elite institutions.
Police in Temerloh have detained a male schoolteacher for questioning regarding an alleged sexual assault involving a 14-year-old boy. The arrest marks another serious safeguarding incident within Malaysian educational institutions.