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An 18-year-old Chinese university student who lost her grandmother—her last living relative—has declined additional donations, asking villagers to support others facing greater hardship instead.
A 22-year-old polytechnic graduate from Perlis has won top institutional awards after persevering through personal tragedy, earning a 3.61 CGPA and planning to pursue a PhD in information technology.
Yayasan Pelajaran MARA has recognised 38 outstanding STPM performers from Bagan Datuk's secondary schools. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi highlighted scholarships, university placements, and education's role in community development.
Malaysia's biggest book fair, Big Bad Wolf, opened in Alor Setar to promote reading culture and English language proficiency, particularly among younger Kedahans. The 11-day event expects 50,000 visitors.
Kelantan's Department of National Unity and Integration is leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance teaching methods in kindergartens and childcare centres, with educators competing to develop AI-powered learning materials.
Authorities in Kuala Langat have arrested a teenage university student after a newborn's body was discovered in a hostel rubbish disposal area, sparking fresh concerns about campus safety and student welfare.
Six female secondary students in Kota Kinabalu have been charged with rioting in connection with an incident that gained widespread attention on social media platforms.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that schools must prioritize character development alongside academic achievement, warning students that intelligence without kindness leads nowhere. Speaking at a celebration event in Kuala Lumpur, he called on pupils to respect teachers, love parents, and reject bullying.
Eight secondary school boys in Tawau have been arrested and remanded for two days following a fight connected to the circulation of AI-generated sexual content among students.
Malaysia's Home Ministry has initiated an investigation into Network School operations at Forest City in Johor. The move reflects growing regulatory scrutiny of institutions operating within the large mixed-development zone.
A university student was arrested during a police raid on a Cyberjaya apartment yesterday, allegedly operating a prostitution service during her semester break to generate additional income.
A Form Three student has been charged with attempted murder following a stabbing incident at a Banting secondary school. The incident has raised concerns about student safety and violence in Malaysian educational institutions.
Seventeen Malaysian students have returned from the Koala Excellence Olympiad 2026 in Macau with 22 medals and nine overall awards, including five gold, six silver, and 11 bronze medals across English, Mathematics, Science and Arts competitions.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has praised 17 Malaysian students for capturing 22 medals and nine overall awards at the 2016 Koala Excellence Olympiad Global Finals held in Macau.
Malaysian experts are calling for a comprehensive, multi-sector approach to address the rising number of out-of-wedlock pregnancies among teenagers, emphasizing the need for better reproductive health education, family communication, and mental health support.
The Royal Malaysia Police has broadened its character and discipline-building programme to primary schools in Kuala Lumpur, building on successful outcomes in secondary institutions that saw declines in crime and improved academic results.
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The June 2026 shooting at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City killed three students and exposed critical gaps in how schools identify and respond to warning signs of violence before tragedy strikes.
Majlis Amanah Rakyat has signalled it will withhold institutional action against six MRSM students implicated in a bullying incident until police submit their complete investigation report.
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MARA's chairman has declared a zero-tolerance approach following the arrest of six MRSM students in Johor, warning that rule-breakers will face immediate consequences under enhanced institutional discipline.
Mara has initiated a formal investigation into bullying complaints at MRSM schools nationwide, signalling zero tolerance for such behaviour and warning of severe consequences including student expulsion.
The chairman of Mara has issued a 24-hour ultimatum for the college's disciplinary committee to investigate serious bullying allegations, with warnings of severe consequences for those found culpable.
Police in Muar have arrested six Form Five students for bullying and extorting a 14-year-old hostel student, leaving the victim so traumatised he withdrew from school entirely.
Police in Temerloh have taken a male teacher into custody for questioning regarding allegations of sexual assault involving a 14-year-old boy. The investigation marks a significant incident of misconduct within an educational institution.