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'Reckless': Bersatu leader condemns call to scrap matriculation

'Reckless': Bersatu leader condemns call to scrap matriculation

It’s also unfair to say STPM is better, Ameer says.
MP SPEAKS | Time for a fair university admission system

MP SPEAKS | Time for a fair university admission system

One exam for all, whether STPM, matric, Asasi, A Levels, diploma, or foundation.
Focus on solutions, not scapegoats, DAP Youth scoffs at Akmal

Focus on solutions, not scapegoats, DAP Youth scoffs at Akmal

Koh blasts Akmal for dragging vernacular schools into matriculation issue.
'Move resources to university courses with higher demand'

'Move resources to university courses with higher demand'

Rafizi takes aim at low-demand courses that take up resources.
KINIGUIDE | What is the UPU system and is it fair?

KINIGUIDE | What is the UPU system and is it fair?

Public uni admission criticised for opaque merit formula despite govt assurances.
Minister: Financial aid available for those offered uni placement

Minister: Financial aid available for those offered uni placement

I have instructed all vice-chancellors to assist, Zambry says.
YOURSAY | Prioritise our students and audit university admissions

YOURSAY | Prioritise our students and audit university admissions

'Sadly, Malaysia is a core exporter of talent.'
STPM top scorer offered direct intake route costing '10 times more' - Umany

STPM top scorer offered direct intake route costing '10 times more' - Umany

Group says this shows Wong met entry requirements, yet rejected by UPU.
COMMENT | University prospects for neglected STPM students

COMMENT | University prospects for neglected STPM students

STPM, crucial for B40, needs reforms for fairer university access.
Ex-student leaders slam uni, student union over suicide deaths

Ex-student leaders slam uni, student union over suicide deaths

They're urged to step down for failing to address mental health issues.
Group raps UPU over 'discrimination' against autistic student

Group raps UPU over 'discrimination' against autistic student

Aniq was said to have a matriculation CGPA of 3.83.
Minister denies Chinese nationals taking local uni student spots

Minister denies Chinese nationals taking local uni student spots

Zambry responds to statement by MCA chief yesterday.
COMMENT | Discriminatory uni admissions must be addressed

COMMENT | Discriminatory uni admissions must be addressed

Disabled students face systemic exclusion despite years of promised reforms.
Umany calls out UM for defending direct intake system

Umany calls out UM for defending direct intake system

Student group says direct intake marginalises STPM students, hurts fairness.
Ministry to help M'sian students in Iran join local unis

Ministry to help M'sian students in Iran join local unis

However, can't do anything for those who won't come back, Zambry says.
Three UK universities offer tuition discount for Mara students

Three UK universities offer tuition discount for Mara students

Fees discount between 10 and 20pct, Mara to save up to RM5m.
LETTER | When the 'educated' do little for the masses

LETTER | When the 'educated' do little for the masses

Being educated doesn’t really mean one is of good character.
S’wak cabinet approves free tertiary education, begins next year

S’wak cabinet approves free tertiary education, begins next year

It involves courses such as STEM, law and medicine.
LETTER | Uncouth rallying students - is this academic freedom?

LETTER | Uncouth rallying students - is this academic freedom?

No need to resort to foul language to make a point.
No signs of abuse by humans in death of 4 cats - cops

No signs of abuse by humans in death of 4 cats - cops

Carcasses bore wild animal bites, says KL deputy police chief.
Varsities' group denies claims of students being admitted via 'backdoor'

Varsities' group denies claims of students being admitted via 'backdoor'

Student admissions done transparently, group stresses.
'Unis must clarify ban on events', group cites ministry promise

'Unis must clarify ban on events', group cites ministry promise

Activists claim 3 violations of freedom at 2 local universities.
Can rural students compete, don asks after S'wak scraps university quota

Can rural students compete, don asks after S'wak scraps university quota

Tajuddin concerned rural students don't have same resources as urban peers to compete for uni spots.
Don't curb freedom of speech among academics, Zambry tells varsities

Don't curb freedom of speech among academics, Zambry tells varsities

UPDATED 11.48AM | Academics' views welcomed even if it displeases certain quarters, minister adds.