KOTA KINABALU: If you are found to be guilty of corruption, you must accept the consequences of your actions, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said this message is always stressed to his staff. “I told my staff – if you are found guilty, you must face the music. Full investigations and bring them (the...
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has made history on the international stage after being elected to the Executive Board of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) for the 2025-2029 term. Education Minister and Malaysian National Commission for Unesco president Fadhlina Sidek said Malaysia’s election was announced during the 43rd Unesco General Conference held in Samarkand,...
KOTA KINABALU: Kota Belud district students preparing to further their tertiary education had their burdens slightly eased with some monetary assistance received from their assemblyman Datuk Ewon Benedick. The Kadamaian assemblyman presented RM500 for each eligible recipient going for their bachelor’s degree and RM300 for those taking up diplomas. A total of RM67,400 was given to 160...
KUALA LUMPUR: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, on Wednesday (July 16) presented the 2025 Yang di-Pertuan Agong Scholarship (BYDPA) to 13 students from institutions of higher learning at Istana Negara here. Ten recipients were awarded scholarships for Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) studies, and three people received scholarships for Master's (research) programmes. Mohamad Fariz Haiqal Mohd...
PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Friday (July 11) held a series of bilateral meetings with senior leaders and representatives from seven countries and international entities, on the sidelines of the 58th Asean Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) and related meetings currently taking place here. The meetings, held at the Prime Minister’s Office, involved China,...
AS Malaysia intensifies digital transformation efforts, a future-ready education has never mattered more. As one of Malaysia’s top private universities, Multimedia University (MMU) stands at the forefront with its pioneering curriculum – nurturing industry professionals, innovators and creatives since its inception in 1997. Now home to over 16,500 students, MMU is committed to being learner-centric and champions...
SELAYANG: The cumulative grade point average (CGPA) for the Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) 2024 examinations has improved by 0.01 from 2023 to 2.85. Malaysian Examinations Council chairman Datuk Dr Md Amin Md Taff said this is the highest national CGPA since the STPM was introduced. He said 1,266 (3.06%) of the candidates scored a perfect CGPA...
PETALING JAYA: A systematic approach to targeted intervention measures can help address the high Mathematics failure rate in Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examinations, says the Malaysia Association for Education. Its secretary Hamidi Mookkaiyah said that improving Mathematics pass rates requires a coordinated effort involving curriculum designers, teachers, students, parents, and policymakers. According to the SPM 2024 Examination...
PETALING JAYA: Students who graduated with first-class honours and are hoping to obtain loan exemptions from the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) will have to wait a while longer. PTPTN told The Star that its website service for first-class honours loan exemption applications is currently unavailable as it awaits approval from the Finance Ministry. “PTPTN has...
IN A time where innovation drives everything from healthcare to transportation and even entertainment, engineering stands out as a career that blends creativity, problem-solving and real-world impact. It’s one of the few fields where you don’t just learn about the future—you help build it. Whether it’s designing renewable energy systems, developing autonomous machines or creating smarter cities,...
