Sabah Introduces Bayu Initiative For STPM Students
Sabah Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Dr Mohd Arifin Mohd Arif said the initiative would encourage more students to prepare themselves for higher education.
'All students, not only those from the B40 category, taking MUET (Malaysian University English Test) this year will have their exam fees paid through the Sabah State Education Department (JPNS),' he told reporters after the announcement of the 2024 Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) examination results by JPNS director Datuk Raisin Saidin at Menara Kinabalu here today.
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