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Malaysia's Public Service Department has launched the Dermasiswa B40 scholarship programme for low-income SPM graduates seeking diploma qualifications at public institutions, with applications closing August 16.
A government-backed initiative is providing complimentary exam preparation to 1,600 SPM candidates across Kuala Lumpur's secondary schools, targeting four critical subjects to reduce educational disparities.
Perak's Menteri Besar Scholarship is delivering tangible relief to student families while supporting academic achievement. The state recorded its best SPM results in 13 years, with improved educational equity between urban and rural areas.
Penang's Islamic Religious Council has committed RM2 million to support 7,403 Bumiputera students through academic initiatives including tuition classes and examination workshops, as part of a two-decade-old educational empowerment programme.
The Ministry of Higher Education has opened redemption for RM100 MADANI Book Vouchers to 1.18 million IPT students starting July 15. The initiative aims to support reading habits, boost the local publishing sector, and ensure affordable access to educational materials.
MARA has pledged support to a high-achieving orphaned student from Kelantan who almost declined an Al-Azhar medical school offer due to RM100,000 funding gap. The agency will sponsor his studies in Egypt or at USM.