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The 88 Captains charity organisation in Penang has awarded over RM1 million in scholarships to 44 students across five institutions, while launching initiatives to bridge the education-industry gap and address mental health in schools.
Indonesia's Constitutional Court has ordered the government to stop financing President Prabowo Subianto's free nutritious meal programme using education budget allocations, citing constitutional violations. The ruling takes full effect in 2028.
The government is rolling out RM100 MADANI Book Vouchers to 1.18 million higher education students starting July 15, accessible through the MySiswaPlace portal. The initiative aims to support academic reading and strengthen the local publishing sector.
Malaysia's government has committed over RM12 million to strengthen the Indian community through early education subsidies and temple funding programmes, benefiting nearly 3,700 children and 168 religious institutions nationwide.