Education news in Daerah Barat Daya Pulau Pinang

1. Penang teacher moved to district office pending probe into pupil abuse claim

   2 hours ago Berita Harian daerah Barat Daya, Pulau Pinang 5.3 km

   Penang's state education department has temporarily reassigned a teacher to the district education office after a complaint of physical violence against a pupil. The district office is investigating the claim, and the department says the pupil's welfare will be protected with psychosocial support. The case involves a pupil at a Chinese primary school in the Southwest district who was found with bruises.

2. USM urges students not to reject offers over financial problems

   4 hours ago Utusan Dewan Utama Desasiswa, George Town, Pulau Pinang 4.5 km

   Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) has urged students not to turn down study offers solely because of financial difficulties. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Datuk Seri Ir. Dr. Abdul Rahman Mohamed said the university will assist B40 and M40 students facing hardship. A total of 5,804 candidates registered for the 2026/2027 academic session, including 2,241 B40 students and 999 international students.