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MPs urge reform for equality
PETALING JAYA: Growing frustration with the enrolment system at public universities has prompted lawmakers to support the need for an independent committee to address allegations of bias and recommend reforms to ensure transparency.
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Calling for unified varsity entry standards
PUTRAJAYA: The Higher Education Ministry must break down university admission quotas by entry pathways and release detailed data to ensure fairness and transparency in the UPU (University Admissions Unit) system, says the University Malaya Association of New Youth (Umany).
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Malaysia, Australia to ease student visa rules
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia and Australia have agreed on the need to increase scholarships and ease visa requirements for Malaysian students heading to Australia, according to the Foreign Ministry.
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Student group urges equal standards between Matriculation and STPM in UPU admissions
PUTRAJAYA: The University Malaya Association of New Youth (Umany) has urged reforms to the UPU system, calling for matriculation and Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) to be treated equally.
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Dr Wee: Form a varsity entrance panel
PETALING JAYA: Political parties from both sides of the divide should unite under an independent committee to tackle concerns over the direct entry system in public universities, says MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.
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Fadhlina: All bullying cases must be reported
PUTRAJAYA: Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said every school bullying incident must be reported without compromise and investigated transparently in line with existing guidelines under her ministry's jurisdiction.
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Meet to resolve public uni enrolment issue, says Dr Zambry
PETALING JAYA: It is more important to find solutions to the issues surrounding Edward Wong Yi Xian's inability to enter his chosen university, says Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir.
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'Not happening', Dr Wee tells Akmal over call to say sorry to Higher Education Ministry
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong has told Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh not to hold his breath, as no apology will be given to the Higher Education Ministry.
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More than 1,200 students in Perak at risk of dropping out, says exco
IPOH: More than 1,200 students in Perak could drop out of school this year, says Khairudin Abu Hanipah.
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Public university admissions based on meritocracy, says Higher Education Ministry
PETALING JAYA: Admissions to public universities are based on meritocracy, says the Higher Education Ministry.
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Top STPM scorer denied UM Accounting course despite near-perfect results
KUALA LUMPUR: Top STPM scorer Edward Wong Yi Xian is heartbroken after being rejected by Universiti Malaya (UM) for its Accounting course despite near-perfect results in both studies and co-curricular activities.
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STPM top scorer gets UM
JOHOR BARU: Heartbreak has turned into joy for top scorer Lim Chin Hong, as his dream of getting into a local university is realised following months of rejection.
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All-girl team revving up for world race car building challenge
KULAI: Four girls from a secondary school here proved their sceptics wrong when they emerged as national champions in a race car building challenge, paving way for them to enter the world stage next.
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Top STPM scorer with disabilities secures UM spot for engineering
JOHOR BARU: The top STPM scorer who was allegedly rejected by public universities from taking engineering courses due to his disabilities has secured a place in Universiti Malaya, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.
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UM don warns of toxic shellfish
EATING contaminated shellfish can lead to poisoning within just 30 minutes, warns Prof Dr Lim Po Teen.
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Students ‘roar’ with pride
Creative reels earn young talents top honours in national contest.
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‘Parents must lead in sex, health edu’
Letters: From EUNICE DHARMARAJ, NUR NADIA HANAPI and PROF DR SIVABALA NAIDU, Faculty of Social Sciences, Quest International University.
