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Politeknik Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin wins overall eDOLA 2026 title
The 14th Digital Learning Innovation Awards (eDOLA) for polytechnics and community colleges was held at the Selangor International Trade Centre (SITC) in Shah Alam. Politeknik Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin took the overall championship and RM120,000. Higher Education Ministry secretary-general Aminuddin Hassim also launched SATRIA, a blockchain-based academic verification system.
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Zambry urges POLYCC to build AI culture on campus
Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abdul Kadir called on polytechnic and community college leaders to embed artificial intelligence into campus culture. He said AI is not just about using apps but about working faster and producing job-ready graduates. The event in Shah Alam also launched the POLYCC Agentic AI League 2026 and the POLYCC AI Buddy platform, with PTSS Arau crowned champion.
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25 Shah Alam students compete in NST junior journalist contest
Twenty-five students from four Shah Alam secondary schools took part in the inaugural New Straits Times Heard The News Junior Journalists Challenge. Shrilaxmi Harenath Rao of SMK Bukit Jelutong won, with Sanjanaah Mages Varan and Qaseh Nazatul Nabila Mohd Ridzuan of SMK TTDI Jaya second and third. The event, held for NST's 181st anniversary, was supported by the Petaling Perdana Education Office and sponsored by Nestle.
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Monash, Sunway, Taylor's launch Triple Alliance to boost university collaboration
Monash University Malaysia, Sunway University and Taylor's University have formally launched their Triple Alliance partnership at the Jeffrey Cheah Performing Arts Centre in Sunway Square. The alliance aims to foster collaboration in education, research, and community initiatives, with plans for cross-campus learning and joint research projects. Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir called the launch an important milestone for Malaysian higher education.
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Sabah Tshung Tsin Secondary School wins National Science Challenge for first time in 31 years
Sabah Tshung Tsin Secondary School's student team won the 2026 National Science Challenge, marking Sabah's first national title in the competition in 31 years. The final was held in Shah Alam, Selangor, and the team received the Prime Minister's Challenge Trophy.