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Malaysia's Deputy Higher Education Minister Adam Adli has clarified that public university admissions follow established merit criteria without political interference or special pathways, including for UEC certificate holders.
Jitra assemblyman Dr Haim Hilman Abdullah is scheduled to appear before Seremban magistrate's court over allegations connected to statements he made regarding university admission access.
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A senior Kedah state official is to face court proceedings over allegations linked to irregular university admissions practices, raising questions about transparency in higher education access across Malaysian states.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has mourned the death of Professor Emeritus Datuk Abu Bakar Abd Hamid, a pivotal figure in Malay academia who helped establish Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and led Bernama.
Universiti Utara Malaysia has secured RM2.47 million in damages following a High Court ruling that rejected a contractor's RM7.7 million counterclaim. The court affirmed the university's contractual authority over mall operations.
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Malaysia's higher education ministry is accelerating university-industry partnerships to transform research into commercial products. Over 200 innovations have been commercialised since 2022, with 286 technologies licensed to industry.
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Malaysian universities have achieved significant gains in the latest Times Higher Education Asia Rankings 2026, with Universiti Teknologi Petronas reaching 35th place—the highest position yet for a Malaysian institution in the region's university hierarchy.
Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris and the National Institute of Land and Survey have partnered to integrate drone technology into campus management, aiming to boost operational efficiency and develop local geospatial expertise.
Penang is broadening its relationship with Hungary through discussions centred on higher education, technological innovation, sustainable development and cultural preservation, with Hungary offering 40 annual scholarships to Malaysian students.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has appointed an adviser to deepen partnerships between Malaysia's semiconductor sector and academic institutions, with the move requiring no extra government spending.
MARA conducted physical interviews for 147 former military candidates seeking Full-Time External Warden positions at MRSM colleges. The selection process includes fitness tests and face-to-face assessments, with successful appointees beginning duties on July 1.
Top-performing STPM students from varied backgrounds—including an Orang Asli scholar and a visually impaired learner—demonstrate the qualification's competitiveness, affordability, and accessibility as a pathway to university.
A 20-year-old student from Ipoh secured four A grades in the 2025 STPM examination by maintaining a rigorous five-hour daily revision schedule combined with attentive classroom participation, setting an example for peers navigating Malaysia's pre-university qualifications.
A MARA scholar who memorised the Quran credits tahfiz education with shaping his analytical abilities, leading to a 3.72 CGPA at Michigan State University and multiple workplace awards.
A Kedah member of parliament has vowed to pursue legal proceedings against Malaysia's Higher Education Ministry, refusing to withdraw claims of improper conduct he characterizes as 'backdoor' practices.
UiTM Kelantan leadership is urging economically disadvantaged students to accept university admission offers, emphasizing that comprehensive financial and welfare support systems exist to ease their burden throughout their studies.
Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris has denied involvement in a poster about registering new Muslims that spread widely on social media, stating it was shared without official approval or channels.
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu has lodged a police report after a Kedah assemblyman alleged that university places were being sold and backdoor admissions offered to unqualified students, threatening public confidence in higher education.
Malaysia's Higher Education Minister has warned that unproven claims of backdoor university admissions could undermine public trust in the nation's tertiary education system and damage the reputations of public institutions.
Malaysia's Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir has reaffirmed commitment to expanding educational cooperation with Palestine, focusing on university partnerships and enhanced support for Palestinian students.