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The Public Service Department is accepting applications for its 2026 Dermasiswa B40 scholarship programme, offering diploma opportunities for SPM graduates from B40 families earning RM5,249 or less monthly per capita.
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.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has endorsed the Indian Muslim Transformational Framework 2030 as a strategic initiative capable of empowering Malaysia's 800,000-strong Indian Muslim community whilst advancing the Malaysia MADANI development programme.
Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting economically disadvantaged students through scholarships, allowances, and financial incentives. The institution distributed aid during its highest intake of new diploma students.
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu has extended financial assistance to an 18-year-old student who nearly abandoned her university plans due to family hardship, providing scholarships and living support for her maritime science studies.
Majlis Amanah Rakyat has shifted its international scholarship placements away from the United States for 2025 and 2026, directing sponsored students to alternative countries to mitigate geopolitical and policy risks while maintaining educational quality standards.
The Sultan of Pahang has appealed to universities, particularly those in the state, to provide more scholarship opportunities for students from Tioman Island, citing the need to develop talent from rural and remote areas.