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New Straits Times
27-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Form 6 a competitive pathway, not 'second-class', says Fadhlina
NIBONG TEBAL: The Education Ministry remains committed to making Form 6 one of the top choices for students pursuing studies after the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM). Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the rebranding of Form 6 is a strategic effort aligned with the aspirations of the Malaysia Education Blueprint 2013–2025, aimed at strengthening a post-secondary pathway that is inclusive and competitive. "Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) is not a second-class pathway. "In fact, it is on par with international programmes such as Cambridge and is recognised by more than 2,000 universities worldwide. "This is our commitment to ensuring that every Malaysian child has access to high-quality, high-impact education that can take them to the global stage," she said at the launch of the sponsorship programme. To ensure continuity and equitable access to education, the government is also extending the Early Schooling Assistance (BAP) to Form 6 students starting in 2025, she said. She said more than 100,000 Form 6 students have benefited from this initiative, with a total allocation of RM15 million. "In the same spirit, we warmly welcome the STPM Student Scholarship Programme initiative by Farm Fresh Bhd, a form of corporate social responsibility that genuinely addresses the current needs of our Form 6 students." The STPM Student Scholarship Programme targets Form 6 students from low-income B40 families, providing cash assistance of RM100 per month from May to December 2025. A total of 500 students from 10 states in Peninsular Malaysia have been identified as initial recipients. Fadhlina said between 70 and 80 per cent of the selected students are from the B40 group. "I have been informed that this programme will continue until 2029, with a total estimated expenditure reaching RM2.8 million. "This is a significant commitment that we truly appreciate and welcome," she added.
The Star
30-04-2025
- General
- The Star
Vital to invest in professional growth of teachers
IN an era dominated by rapid technological advancements, one of the most significant challenges facing educational systems worldwide is ensuring the quality of teaching. But while the Malaysia Education Blueprint (2013–2025) sets ambitious goals for transforming the country's educational landscape, the focus has predominantly been on student achievement, infrastructure and access.
Malaysiakini
23-04-2025
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
Zambry: PM briefed on higher education blueprint 2025-2035
The preliminary briefing on the Malaysia Education Blueprint (Higher Education) 2025-2035 has been presented to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim ahead of its launch later this year, said Higher Education Minister Zambry Abd Kadir. Zambry said the Higher Education Ministry committee had officially handed over the draft of the blueprint, which will offer a new dimension for the country's higher education landscape. 'A preliminary briefing has already...
New Straits Times
22-04-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
PM briefed on Higher Education Blueprint 2025–2035, says Zambry
TAPAH: A preliminary briefing on the Malaysia Education Blueprint (Higher Education) 2025–2035 [PPTM 2025–2035] has been presented to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim ahead of its official launch later this year, says Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abd Kadir. He said that the draft of the blueprint, which is set to introduce a new dimension to the country's higher education landscape, was previously handed over to him by the committee established by the Higher Education Ministry. "A preliminary briefing has already been given to the prime minister. We are now awaiting the appropriate time to launch it this year," he told reporters after attending the KPT@Tapah Outreach Programme here today. Zambry had previously said that the ministry was in the final stages of completing the PPTM 2025–2035, as the current blueprint is due to conclude later this year. Meanwhile, Zambry urged Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) leavers who were not offered a place at higher education institutions not to lose hope and to consider alternative, skills-based pathways. "The education system and structure today have evolved. It is no longer limited to just university pathways. Learning opportunities are now more diverse and not confined solely to academic institutions. "Under the government, we have restructured the system to place equal emphasis on technical and vocational fields alongside academic disciplines," he said. He assured that high-achieving SPM candidates would not be left behind, as the ministry is committed to providing support through various assistance schemes. These include financial aid for foundation studies at public universities, support for students with disabilities, and assistance for those enrolled in polytechnics and community colleges. The results of the 2024 SPM examination are scheduled to be released on Thursday.
Barnama
22-04-2025
- Business
- Barnama
PM briefed On Higher Education Blueprint 2025-2035, Says Zambry
GENERAL TAPAH, April 22 (Bernama) -- The preliminary briefing on the Malaysia Education Blueprint (Higher Education) 2025-2035 [PPTM 2025-2035] has been presented to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim ahead of its launch later this year, said Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir. Zambry said the draft of the blueprint, which will offer a new dimension for the country's higher education landscape, had earlier been officially handed over to him by the committee established by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE). 'A preliminary briefing has already been given to the Prime Minister. We are just waiting for the right time to launch it this year,' he told reporters after attending the KPT@Tapah Outreach programme here today. Zambry, before this, said that MOHE was in the final stages of completing the PPTM 2025-2035, as the current blueprint is set to end later this year. Meanwhile, Zambry reminded Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) candidates who were not offered a place at higher learning institutions not to give up and to consider pursuing education through skills-based pathways. 'The education system and structure today have changed. It is no longer limited to just university pathways. Learning pathways are now broader and not confined solely to universities. 'Today, under the MADANI government, we have restructured the system to focus equally on technical fields alongside academic fields,' he said. He said outstanding SPM candidates would not be left behind, as MOHE would assist them with available support. Among the financial assistance programmes offered are foundation studies financial aid for public universities, financial aid for students with disabilities (OKU) and financial assistance for students at polytechnics and community colleges.
