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A 22-year-old polytechnic graduate from Politeknik Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin has won top academic honours, including the Director-General's Award, despite her father's death during her semester examinations in 2023.
Yayasan Pelajaran MARA has recognised 38 students from two Bagan Datuk secondary schools for excelling in the STPM examination. Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi highlighted the district's educational achievements and commitment to nurturing talent.
A madrasah headmaster in Pasir Mas appeared before the Sessions Court on charges of sexually assaulting three boys in Tumpat. The alleged offences occurred over an 18-month period.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has expressed deep condolences following the death of a SM Imtiaz Ulul Albab student from injuries sustained in a road accident earlier this month.
Malaysia's Registry of Societies will launch its 2026 MADANI Adopted Village and School programmes in Kampung Pendam, Sarawak on August 1, investing RM600,000 to improve community facilities and educational infrastructure.
Six schoolgirls have been charged with rioting in Kota Kinabalu's Court for Children following an altercation outside a secondary school that gained traction on social media.
While stricter US visa policies and security concerns are prompting questions among Southeast Asian students, American universities maintain their appeal. Education consultants report minimal impact on enrollment plans so far, though families are increasingly exploring alternatives.
Palestine's education minister has appealed to Malaysia to maintain support for reconstructing its education system, citing catastrophic damage to schools and universities that has left hundreds of thousands of students unable to access formal learning.
Forest City, a major development in Iskandar Puteri, has committed to assisting authorities investigating claims of Israeli involvement with Network School, underscoring mounting scrutiny of the institution's international ties.
Johor's regent has ordered local authorities and state officials to conduct a full investigation into a dispute involving Network School at the Forest City development in Iskandar Puteri.
Perak's State Average Grade reached 4.49 in 2025 SPM results, the highest in 13 years. The state also achieved strong STPM and STAM performance, with Menteri Besar highlighting improved equity in educational access across rural and urban areas.
Malaysia's Home Ministry has initiated an investigation into the operations of Network School located within Forest City development in Johor, citing various operational irregularities requiring official scrutiny.
Over 1.18 million students at Malaysian higher education institutions will access RM100 MADANI Book Vouchers beginning July 15 through the MySiswaPlace platform, expanding reading access and supporting the domestic publishing sector.
A Form Three female student from Banting has been charged in magistrate's court with attempted murder after allegedly attacking a schoolmate on Monday, raising fresh concerns about violence in Malaysian secondary schools.
Authorities are investigating a viral video documenting a violent altercation between two students at a Rawang school, with the Selangor Education Department offering full cooperation in the probe.
Selangor's education authorities have committed to full cooperation in investigating a bullying incident at a Rawang secondary school that sparked outrage after circulating on social media.
A Form Three female student has appeared in magistrate's court facing attempted murder charges stemming from a stabbing incident involving a classmate at a Banting school on Monday.
A Singaporean tutor pleaded guilty to abusing multiple primary school pupils under his care, including a six-year-old whom he starved, beat with a clothes hanger, and forced to drink urine. The boy suffered severe injuries requiring intensive care.
Malaysia's Education Ministry has filled 99.8 per cent of preschool teacher positions nationwide, with 10,478 educators deployed across 10,491 classes serving 217,026 pupils. The ministry plans to open 300 additional classes next year.
Seventeen Malaysian students have returned from the Koala Excellence Olympiad 2026 in Macau with nine overall awards and 22 medals, including five gold, six silver, and 11 bronze medals, reflecting strong academic performance across multiple disciplines.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has commended 17 Malaysian students for winning 22 medals and nine overall awards at the 2016 Koala Excellence Olympiad Global Finals held in Macau, reflecting the nation's academic prowess.
Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek visited a secondary school in Banting, Kuala Langat, after a Form Three student was stabbed by another female student. The victim is stable; the suspect is in custody. Officials stress improved school security measures.
Authorities have arrested a Glenmarie college employee suspected of sexually assaulting and sodomising two teenage students. The suspect is being investigated for multiple offences committed against minors.
The AKAR 2026 colouring competition has earned official recognition from the Malaysia Book of Records, drawing participation from over 153,000 preschool children across the country in a landmark achievement for Yayasan KRU.
A Philippine high school in Eastern Samar suspended operations after an online post containing bomb and gun threats. Police deployed SWAT teams and cleared the campus, with authorities launching an investigation into the incident.
The Malaysian Ministry of Rural and Regional Development has initiated a formal investigation into reports of bullying at MRSM institutions, with officials warning that substantiated cases could result in student expulsion.
Six MARA Junior Science College students in Johor face expulsion if found guilty of bullying a 14-year-old peer. MARA Chairman Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki has ordered immediate disciplinary hearings, reaffirming the institution's zero-tolerance stance.