Education news in George Town

1. One-eyed student enters USM, shares story of losing sight

   13 hours ago Harian Metro Universiti Sains Malaysia, Georgetown, Pulau Pinang 7.1 km

   At Universiti Sains Malaysia in Georgetown, two new students shared their life stories during registration for the 2026/2027 academic session. Batrisya Umairah Ahmad Rezuan, 20, who can only see with her right eye after two nerve surgeries, is pursuing English Language and Literature studies. Nurul Atiqah Husna Azli, 20, from Pasir Mas, Kelantan, was raised by her grandparents and is now in the Education programme.

2. STPM top student who cared for siblings after mother's death starts at USM

   13 hours ago Harian Metro George Town, Pulau Pinang

   Muhammad Adam Iskandar Azharunaim, 20, who looked after his three siblings after their mother died of brain cancer on 24 August, has begun his studies at Universiti Sains Malaysia in Georgetown. His father died of COVID-19 in 2021, and his 16-year-old brother, who is disabled, is studying culinary skills at SMK Serdang Baru in Kedah.

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

   16 hours ago Utusan Dewan Utama Desasiswa, George Town, Pulau Pinang 7.6 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.

4. 14 Penang students get PTPTN RM1,500 advance to start university

   20 hours ago New Straits Times George Town

   Fourteen students from Pokok Tampang, Taman Sepadu and Kubang Menerong in Penang received RM1,500 PTPTN Loan Advance Payment letters from PTPTN chairman Datuk Seri Norliza Abdul Rahim. Another 20 students received the aid at a separate event in George Town. The advance is meant to cover tuition and initial expenses before they begin studies at public universities and polytechnics.

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6. SUPER X 2026: 2,968 MRSM athletes compete at USM

   3 days ago New Straits Times USM Athletics Stadium, George Town, Penang

   The inaugural National Sports and Games Championship for MRSM, SUPER X 2026, concluded at Universiti Sains Malaysia in Penang after four days. A total of 2,968 athletes from 14 MRSM contingents took part, with Mara's director-general calling it a key platform for talent development.