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Pahang's Sultan Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah formally proclaimed Universiti Al-Quran Al-Sultan Abdullah Ahmad Shah Pahang (UNIQSAAS) in a ceremony attended by senior royal and government officials.
Malaysia's Ministry of Higher Education is establishing stronger monitoring mechanisms with professional bodies to prevent accreditation problems for Malaysian students pursuing degrees overseas, following issues with Egyptian pharmacy graduates.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has decided to keep the Sixth Form pre-university system under the Ministry of Education's jurisdiction for now, reversing earlier plans to transfer it to the higher education ministry.
Jia Qianqian, an award-winning poet and daughter of renowned writer Jia Pingwa, has been stripped of her associate professor title after Northwest University found nine of her published papers contained plagiarised content. Her master's degree was also revoked.
Southeast Asian students continue pursuing American universities despite stricter visa policies and security incidents, though families increasingly scrutinise timelines and explore alternatives like Britain.
Twenty Malaysian students have been selected for the SKY Global Internship Programme to undertake intensive aerospace training at Turkish Aerospace headquarters in Ankara. The collaboration between MIGHT, TUSAŞ and Malaysian universities aims to develop world-class aerospace talent.
Malaysia's Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir has reaffirmed the government's dedication to protecting academic freedom and fostering scholarly debate across the nation's universities, emphasising the importance of respectful dialogue in a multicultural society.
Malaysia's Higher Education Ministry is moving to resolve accommodation shortages at polytechnics following a record surge in applications, with over 30,000 students enrolling in the 2026/2027 intake.
Malaysia's higher education institutions are implementing ministry-backed guidelines on generative AI use, requiring students to declare AI usage in assignments and maintain academic integrity standards to prevent misuse.
Malaysia's Higher Education Minister Zambry Abd Kadir has stressed the importance of embedding ethical frameworks and moral values into AI and emerging technology curricula as universities adapt to global challenges.
Malaysia is reinforcing its commitment to fostering international academic collaboration and intellectual discourse through hosting the 8th World Conference on Islamic Thought and Civilisation, with Higher Education Minister Zambry Abdul Kadir emphasizing knowledge and innovation as foundations for the Islamic world's future.
Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting underprivileged students through scholarships, monthly allowances, and emergency grants, welcoming over 1,000 new diploma students.
Malaysia's Ministry of Higher Education has clarified that international student enrolment does not compromise opportunities for local applicants at public universities, with international students making up just 3.44% of undergraduate intake.
PKR Wanita is pressing the government to eliminate the 15 per cent debt collection fee imposed on PTPTN borrowers and permit direct loan restructuring with the fund, citing financial hardship among existing debtors.
Starting July 15, approximately 1.18 million Malaysian higher education students can claim RM100 MADANI Book Vouchers through the MySiswaPlace platform, part of government efforts to promote reading culture and strengthen the local publishing sector.
Malaysia's Higher Education Ministry has signalled openness to new academic programmes at Universiti Malaysia Sabah and other institutions, aiming to expand study options for local students and reduce dependence on Peninsular campuses.
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu has stepped in to support an 18-year-old student from Perak whose family could not afford university fees. The institution provided the Al-Ikhlas Scholarship and additional financial assistance to enable her studies.
Malaysia's Economy Ministry is petitioning for an extension of the IPR-INSAN programme, which helps B40 entrepreneurs sell cooked food via university vending machines, after observing strong financial gains and consumer benefits.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has called for Student Representative Councils at Malaysian universities to undertake specialised courses on leadership and politics, with the government offering to fund the initiative.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has approved a 10-year extension of tax exemption for TAR UMT, recognizing the institution's contribution to affordable private higher education in Malaysia.
Malaysia's Finance Ministry has slashed Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology's promised 10-year tax exemption to just three years, imposing new conditions that exclude tuition fees and other educational revenue. The move contradicts the Prime Minister's earlier commitment and threatens affordability for lower-income students.
Malaysia's PTPTN has recovered RM197 million in loan repayments through debt negotiation agencies between July 2025 and May, representing a 6.4% increase year-on-year. The fund emphasises negotiation over enforcement.
Malaysia's Finance Ministry has extended TARC Education Foundation's tax exemption for three years conditionally, pending improvements in governance and donation management. Full 10-year approval remains possible if conditions are met.
An Indonesian medical researcher exposed a scheme where one person posed as multiple academics at a European conference. The discovery highlights deeper academic integrity problems affecting Malaysia and Indonesia.
The Majlis Amanah Rakyat has intervened to support a high-achieving orphaned student from Kelantan who was about to decline a coveted medical place at Al-Azhar University in Egypt due to financial hardship.
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia has firmly rejected viral social media claims alleging a 5:1 ratio of international to local students. Official data shows international undergraduates comprise just 8% of the institution's 46,151-strong student body.
Malaysia is leveraging higher education as a strategic pillar to strengthen ties with African nations, linking education, trade and investment to drive economic cooperation and nurture globally competitive talent.
More than 326,000 students at Malaysian public universities pursued STEM subjects between 2023 and March 2026, representing 59% of total enrolments, Parliament was told on Monday.
The newly operational LRT3 Shah Alam Line is reshaping student mobility at UiTM Shah Alam, with free fares available until end of July. Higher Education Minister Zambry announced the parallel launch of a RM20 million Semiconductor@UiTM initiative.
Malaysia's Ministry of Higher Education is refining proposals for a 700-student hostel at Betong Polytechnic in Sarawak, aiming to expand vocational training access in rural areas and address student accommodation challenges.
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia successfully mobilised nearly 1,000 residents across four Johor locations in its Sentuhan Kasih community outreach programme, featuring health screenings, volunteer activities and student engagement initiatives.
Mara's leadership has ordered an urgent investigation into bullying allegations at one of its colleges, with the chairman demanding the disciplinary committee act decisively within 24 hours against any students found responsible.
Malaysia's Deputy Higher Education Minister Adam Adli Abdul Halim has clarified that public university admissions are determined solely by merit and established criteria, rejecting suggestions of political influence or special pathways for any applicant groups.