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New law will replace AUKU as part of higher education reform: Zambry

The new legislation was outlined in the Malaysia Higher Education Plan (RPTM) 2026-2035, says Higher Education Minister

Wee Ka Siong must apologise for misleading claims about Chinese students in local unis: Howard Lee

The Ipoh Timur MP says calls on MCA president to retract false accusations or face public apology to Malaysian universities

Ancom Crop Care launches final RM10,000 scholarship round for Penang undergraduates

Applications for the education aid programme, open until October 14, target undergraduates from low-income families pursuing non-medical degrees at local universities

Cyberjaya death prompts Sarawak to tighten off-campus housing rules for students

State forms committee to draft accommodation guidelines for four public universities, stressing student safety and regulatory oversight

Mara to stop sending students to the US from this year: Asyraf Wajdi

Students scheduled for the US will be offered places in other countries or local universities due to policy uncertainties

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The Formula for F1’s return to Sepang – Dr Helmy Haja Mydin

The biggest race turnout at the SIC to date is enough cause to consider a resurrection of the Malaysian GP

Short-lived La Niña expected in early 2026, but stable weather to follow

MetMalaysia forecasts cool conditions and brief shifts in rainfall patterns before returning to normal

Shadow AI in public sector raises questions over governance and data security – KV Soon

Concerns emerge over the use of AI agents linked to an official work email, highlighting the need for stronger oversight, accountability and safeguards