Sabah & Sarawak

Sarawak identifies 18 schools for CCTV installation, says state deputy minister

KUCHING: A total of 18 schools in Sarawak have been identified for closed circuit television installation, says Datuk Francis Harden.

Nation

SPM candidates continue exams while sheltering after Penang floods

NIBONG TEBAL: Two Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia candidates in Penang are still sheltering as flood victims.

Nation

Johor amps up SPM exam security with metal detectors

JOHOR BARU: Johor has tightened security for this year's SPM examination by implementing metal detector screenings at all examination centres.

Nation

SOPs ensure no student misses SPM

IPOH: The existing standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Ops Payung have been effective in ensuring that candidates for the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) do not miss their examinations, as was recently highlighted.

Nation

Rain or shine, SPM rolls out smoothly

PUTRAJAYA: The Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) 2025 examinations commenced smoothly nationwide, including in states affected by floods, says Education director-general Dr Mohd Azam Ahmad.

Nation

Flash flood forces over 160 SPM candidates in Kedah to be moved to another exam centre

PETALING JAYA: The Kedah Education Department transferred more than 160 students taking their Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) exams to two alternative centres after sudden flash floods hit SMK Jitra.

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Admissions through UPUOnline entirely merit based, do not favour particular channels, Dewan Rakyat told

KUALA LUMPUR: Admission through the central university system UPUOnline is entirely merit-based and does not favour STPM, matriculation, or foundation students, says Deputy Higher Education Minister Datuk Mustapha Sakmud.

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Tighter security at all SPM exam centres in Johor

JOHOR BARU: Johor has tightened security for this year's Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination by fitting metal detectors at all examination centres, says state executive councillor Aznan Tamin.

Education

Claims of leaked SPM questions under review, says Education DG

PUTRAJAYA: Allegations of Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) questions being sold online are currently under review by the Malaysian Examination Council, says Education director-general Dr Mohd Azam Ahmad.

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Higher Education Ministry: Institutions hit by floods to move classes online

PETALING JAYA: The Higher Education Ministry will allow higher education institutions affected by recent floods to conduct teaching and learning online.

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MyDigital ID age checks considered to block under 16s on social media, says Teo

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is considering requiring social media firms to use MyDigital ID to block users under 16 from opening accounts, says Teo Nie Ching.

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Education Ministry tightens flood preparedness, prioritise safety of SPM candidates

KOTA BARU: The Education Ministry (MOE) is intensifying preparations and flood-readiness measures following the unpredictable weather over the next two to three days, with particular focus on ensuring the smooth running of the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination.

Education

‘Will you come back?’

"WHERE are you going to study? Do you plan to come back to Malaysia for work?"

Education

TAR UMT student loan inspires youth to give back 

Yap Li Wen grew up in an orphanage where her father works as a driver. Coming from a single-parent family, she was determined to further her studies but never imagined that she would have the opportunity to do so at a private university.

Education

Building future-ready skills

READINESS for the future goes beyond academic knowledge, experts warn, highlighting the need for strong communication skills, supported by self-management and digital literacy, in psychologically safe learning environments.

Education

‘Youth deserve a voice in policymaking’

WHENEVER a national issue arises, many are quick to share their opinions, but few step up to shape actual policies.

Nation

Helping students heal, not hide

KUALA LUMPUR: Gaps in Malaysia's school system are ­limiting timely intervention against bullying and preventing early identification of students facing mental health challenges, educators warn.

Education

New era of co-teaching

From LIONG KAM CHONG Principal (1999 – 2005) SMK Bukit Mewah, Seremban

Education

Don't Miss It Toyota Dream Car Art Contest (DCAC)

UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) is inviting children across Malaysia to imagine, design and bring to life their vision of future mobility – cars that make the world better, safer and more inclusive for everyone – in the Toyota DCAC.

Education

UM still country’s top varsity despite drop in rankings

Despite dropping from the region's 12th spot the previous year, Universiti Malaya (UM) still reigns as the country's highest-ranked institution, placing 15th in the QS World University Rankings: Asia 2026.