Education news in Kubang Menerong

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

   2 hours ago Utusan Dewan Utama Desasiswa, George Town, Pulau Pinang 30 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.

2. 14 Penang students get PTPTN RM1,500 advance to start university

   7 hours ago New Straits Times Kubang Menerong

   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.

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

   2 days ago New Straits Times USM Athletics Stadium, George Town, Penang 22.9 km

   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.