Education Access & Student Issues news in Klang Valley

5 stories within reach of Klang Valley, published in the last 30 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.

1. SPM 2025 holders can now apply for Public Service Dept’s Dermasiswa B40 scholarships until Aug 16

   3 weeks ago Malay Mail Putrajaya 6.7 km

   PUTRAJAYA, Aug 5 — The Public Service Department (PSD) has opened applications for the 2026 Dermasiswa B40 (DB40)...

2. MOE studying co-curricular recognition for prison school students seeking university admission

   1 week ago Malay Mail Kajang 7.7 km

   KAJANG, Aug 21 — The Education Ministry (MOE) will look into awarding merit for participation in co-curricular act...

3. Higher Education Ministry begins steps towards repeal of UUCA, halts student disciplinary proceedings

   3 days ago Malay Mail Kuala Lumpur 18 km

   The Higher Education Ministry is initiating steps to repeal the Universities and University Colleges Act (UUCA) and has halted all student disciplinary proceedings under the act. This move aims to expand students' freedom and rights within higher education institutions.

4. Ahead of Budget 2027, higher education students call for expanded assistance to manage rising living expenses

   1 week ago Malay Mail Kuala Lumpur 18 km

   KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — Ahead of the tabling of Budget 2027, higher education students are hoping the government wi...

5. Experts urge holistic measures, warn teacher workload threatens mental health and classroom quality

   3 weeks ago Malay Mail Kuala Lumpur 18 km

   KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 — The issue of teacher workload needs to be addressed holistically and continuously through st...