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Malaysia's Education Ministry has tasked district and state education offices with identifying top-performing schools to join a comprehensive reform programme aimed at boosting academic standards and student character development across the nation.
Penang's Islamic Religious Council has invested RM2 million in the Mutiara Didik Cemerlang Akademik programme for 2026, supporting 7,403 Bumiputera students through tuition, learning modules and exam preparation workshops.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has lauded 17 Malaysian students for their stellar showing at the KEO 2026 Global Finals in Macau, where the team secured nine overall awards and 22 medals across multiple disciplines.