Maxis, MOE Partner To Drive B40 Students' Excellence Through Menuju Gemilang 2025
Maxis, in a statement, said the programme, held in collaboration with the Ministry of Education (MOE), is set to create a pathway for underprivileged students to excel in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination and pursue opportunities in higher education.
'The programme is structured around four pillars to provide comprehensive student development, namely academic support for SPM excellence, leadership training, community building, and guidance on scholarship applications for tertiary education,' the statement read.
The launch of the programme was officiated by MOE deputy director-general (School Operations Sector), Zainal Abas and attended by selected students from the pilot cohort and their teachers. The full cohort comprises 240 academically outstanding Form Four and Five students from 20 schools in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor and Sarawak.
The 20 schools were specially selected by the MOE for the inaugural programme, with participants chosen from a competitive pool of qualified students based on strong academic performance, active involvement in extracurricular activities, and demonstrated leadership qualities.
According to Maxis, students participating in the Menuju Gemilang programme were asked to articulate their academic and future aspirations to serve as a benchmark for their progress, culminating in a pledge of commitment towards academic excellence and personal growth.
In preparation for the SPM examination, students will receive additional tutorials in eight subjects -Bahasa Malaysia, English, Mathematics, History, Additional Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. They will also sit for a mock examination in these subjects, followed by an SPM Sprint workshop in the final stretch of the programme.
'To ensure every participant has the tools to succeed, Maxis is also providing each participant with a refurbished laptop for the 18-month duration, which they can keep upon successfully completing the programme.
'This contribution builds upon Maxis' long-standing commitment to provide students in rural and underprivileged communities with the tools needed for digital learning, ensuring they can access resources like Maxis' eKelas platform,' it said.
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