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An 18-year-old Chinese student who lost her last relative weeks before starting university has refused donations from well-wishers, asking that assistance be redirected to those facing greater hardship.
Yayasan Pelajaran MARA has awarded the 2025 STPM Excellence Incentive to 38 students from two Bagan Datuk secondary schools, recognising their academic achievements and potential.
A madrasah principal has faced court charges in Kelantan for allegedly sexually assaulting three minors over a span of approximately one year, raising fresh concerns about safeguarding in religious educational institutions.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged Malaysia's education system to deepen students' command of Bahasa Melayu as a knowledge language while simultaneously providing access to economically valuable languages including English, Mandarin, Tamil and Arabic.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has warned Malaysian schools against suppressing reports of bullying and abuse to protect their image, emphasising that early intervention prevents escalation into serious misconduct.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has expressed deep condolences following the death of a Sekolah Menengah Imtiaz Ulul Albab student from injuries sustained in a road accident earlier this month in Melaka.
Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has stressed the importance of building patriotism and digital literacy among Malaysian youth, warning that understanding history and responsible social media use are critical for the nation's future.
Malaysia's Department of Social Welfare has launched an ambitious community development programme in a Penang village, allocating RM600,000 for infrastructure improvements and skills training to address socio-economic disparities.
SMK Seri Mulia in Kuala Lumpur has secured RM300,000 in parliamentary funding for comprehensive facility upgrades and enhanced student safety measures, marking the school's first major renovation in over two decades.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is undertaking a two-day working visit to Penang beginning tonight, attending programmes centred on community development, education, skills training and heritage preservation across the state.
Police have arrested several students following a violent confrontation outside a secondary school in Seri Kembangan that resulted in injuries to a 16-year-old boy and his father. The incident has renewed concerns about school safety.
Malaysia secured its best-ever finish at the International Mathematical Olympiad, placing 19th among 117 countries competing in Shanghai. The team earned one gold, three silver, and one bronze medal.
A new tuition initiative backed by Tenaga Nasional Berhad is providing free exam preparation to 1,600 SPM students across Kuala Lumpur's secondary schools, focusing on core subjects to ease financial burden on families.
A 45-year-old Singapore secondary school PE teacher has admitted to sexually abusing a student aged 14-15. The High Court heard evidence of systematic grooming via social media and hotel meetings over an eight-month period.
Authorities have instructed a Langkawi kindergarten to suspend operations while police investigate serious allegations of child neglect, including claims children were made to sleep on floors without mattresses.
Johor's Regent Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim has announced that state authorities and local government bodies will undertake a comprehensive investigation into concerns raised about Network School operations at the Forest City development.
Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek and the Tun Hussein Onn Teachers' Foundation have jointly funded a RM10,000 scoliosis operation for a 13-year-old student, with surgery scheduled for September at Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital in Ipoh.
Perak has recorded its strongest SPM performance in 13 years with a State Average Grade of 4.49 in 2025, according to Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad. The achievement reflects three consecutive years of improvement.
Malaysia's Home Ministry has opened a formal inquiry into the operations of Network School within the Forest City development in Johor, amid concerns over institutional practices.
The Ministry of Higher Education has launched the redemption phase of MADANI Book Vouchers for 1.18 million IPT students, each eligible for RM100 credit towards reading materials through the MySiswaPlace platform.
South Korea has launched its first prosecution against a man who used AI-powered glasses to cheat on a national qualification exam, triggering urgent regulatory measures to close emerging technology loopholes.
Seventeen Malaysian students have returned from the Koala Excellence Olympiad 2026 in Macau with nine awards and 22 medals, including five gold, six silver and 11 bronze, showcasing the nation's academic talent on the international stage.
Authorities have made an arrest in connection with a stabbing at a Banting secondary school. The incident has raised fresh concerns about student safety in Malaysian educational institutions.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has praised 17 Malaysian students for their exceptional performance at the KEO 2026 Global Finals in Macau, where they secured nine overall awards and 22 medals across multiple disciplines.
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof stressed that Malaysia's future depends on cultivating human capital with critical thinking and adaptability skills, not just economic or technological strength alone.
Malaysia's Parliament opened its second meeting of the fifth session with lawmakers scrutinising proposed SUHAKAM amendments, the widening gap between official inflation figures and household expenses, and educational investment priorities in science and technology fields.
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The chairman of MARA has declared a zero-tolerance approach to misconduct, vowing immediate expulsion for students who break the law as six MRSM pupils in Johor face police questioning over alleged breaches of discipline.
Mara has opened a formal investigation into bullying claims at MRSM residential schools, signalling a zero-tolerance stance with expulsion as a possible consequence for those found culpable.
Six Form Five students have been arrested in Muar following allegations they bullied and extorted a 14-year-old hostel student, whose trauma led to school withdrawal.
Police in Temerloh have detained a male teacher for questioning regarding allegations of sexual assault involving a 14-year-old male student. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the incident.
Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek has visited the family of Muhammad Raiyan Nufael, a Form Two student who died after collapsing during a rugby training session at a school in Telok Mas, Melaka.