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Universiti Malaysia Perlis is churning out nearly 2,000 graduates annually in electronics and semiconductors, bolstering Malaysia's bid to nurture 60,000 skilled workers by 2030 under the National Semiconductor Strategy.
Malaysia's Higher Education Ministry is intensifying safety monitoring for Malaysian students across West Asian countries following regional security developments, with particular attention to Egypt, Jordan and Morocco.
Pahang's Sultan Al-Sultan Abdullah has officiated the proclamation ceremony of Universiti Al-Quran Al-Sultan Abdullah Ahmad Shah Pahang (UNIQSAAS), the nation's first university centred on Quranic education.
Malaysia's Ministry of Higher Education is establishing stronger monitoring systems and coordination channels with professional regulatory bodies to prevent recognition issues affecting overseas graduates, particularly in regulated fields like pharmacy.
Malaysia's Ministry of Higher Education has greenlit a RM55 million community college in Lipis, Pahang, to provide technical and vocational training to rural students, with focus on agriculture and agri-food programmes.
Police arrested a teenage university student in Kuala Langat after discovering a newborn baby's body wrapped in cloth at a hostel waste disposal site. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery.
Malaysia's polytechnic contingent claimed 14 medals at the 31st FIRA RoboWorld Cup in Ontario, Canada, demonstrating the strength of the nation's technical and vocational education sector on the global stage.
Palestine's Education Minister Dr Amjad Barham has appealed to Malaysia for sustained support in rebuilding the education system, with nearly 293 government schools in Gaza destroyed and over 700,000 students unable to attend classes normally.
The US administration has announced sweeping changes to visa regulations for international students, journalists and exchange visitors, imposing a four-year cap on student stays and reducing Chinese journalist visas from five years to just 90 days.
Malaysia and Türkiye are intensifying their aerospace collaboration through the SKY Global Internship Programme, with 20 Malaysian students now selected for intensive training in Ankara as part of a four-year initiative.
Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir has reaffirmed the government's dedication to protecting academic freedom and fostering scholarly debate across Malaysian institutions, emphasizing the importance of civil discourse in a multicultural society.
Malaysia's Higher Education Ministry will upgrade accommodation at polytechnics facing overcrowding, with hostel repairs planned after applications exceeded 125% targets.
Malaysia's Ministry of Higher Education guidelines on generative AI use are helping universities establish clear procedures for managing the technology while protecting academic standards and preventing misconduct.
Malaysia's Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir has emphasised the need to weave artificial intelligence and ethical values into university curricula, warning that technical skills alone cannot develop character and integrity.
Malaysia is reinforcing its commitment to serving as a global centre for dialogue and higher education excellence, with Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir highlighting the nation's strategic role ahead of the 8th World Conference on Islamic Thought and Civilisation launching this week.
Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah has reiterated its dedication to helping underprivileged students access higher education through scholarships, monthly allowances, and emergency financial aid as it welcomes record numbers of new diploma intake.
The Higher Education Ministry is welcoming proposals for new academic programmes at Sabah's public universities, polytechnics and community colleges to enhance educational access and reduce the need for students to study in Peninsular Malaysia.
The Ministry of Higher Education has clarified that international student intake at public universities does not diminish opportunities for Malaysian applicants, with overseas students representing only 8.9% of total enrolment and mostly pursuing postgraduate qualifications.
The Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education has opened redemptions for RM100 Madani Book Vouchers to 1.18 million IPT students starting July 15, accessible through the MySiswaPlace portal with over 300 participating publishers and booksellers.
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu has come to the aid of an 18-year-old student whose family faced financial difficulties, providing scholarships and living support to help her pursue tertiary education in maritime science.
Sunway University collected RM4,880 for the Malaysian Association for the Blind through a week-long 'Claws For A Cause' claw machine fundraising event held on campus in collaboration with entertainment company Space Panda.
Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has called for Student Representative Councils at higher education institutions to undertake special leadership and political courses, with the government offering to fund the initiatives.
The government has dramatically reduced a promised 10-year tax exemption for Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology to just three years, with stringent new conditions that threaten to increase education costs for students from middle and lower-income backgrounds.
Malaysia's higher education loan body PTPTN collected RM197 million through debt negotiation agencies, marking a 6.4% increase compared to the previous year. The collection reflects growing effectiveness of targeted recovery efforts for long-defaulted accounts.
Malaysia's Finance Ministry has extended TARC Education Foundation's tax exemption for three years on a temporary basis, contingent upon the institution meeting specific governance and administrative conditions required under tax law.
UKM has dismissed viral social media claims that international students outnumber local students at a 5:1 ratio, asserting that official data reveals international undergraduates comprise just 8% of its 46,151-strong student body.
The National Higher Education Fund Corporation is running a four-month campaign awarding nearly RM500,000 to 106 winners across two prize categories, incentivising Malaysians to save through the Simpan SSPN Prime education savings scheme.
Parliament was informed that 326,419 students in Malaysia's public universities pursued STEM disciplines from 2023 to March 2026, representing nearly 60% of total diploma and degree enrolments, supporting the government's push for technology-skilled talent.
The newly operational LRT3 Shah Alam Line is easing transportation for UiTM students and reducing Klang Valley congestion. Minister Zambry simultaneously launched Semiconductor@UiTM, a RM20 million initiative positioning Malaysia's higher education sector at the centre of the region's chip industry.
Malaysia's Higher Education Ministry is advancing plans for a 700-bed residential college in Betong, Sarawak, aimed at expanding TVET access in rural regions and supporting two polytechnic institutions.