Education news in Serendah Selangor
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UM to launch 121st anniversary celebration on Sept 19
Universiti Malaya will launch its 121st anniversary celebration (UM121) on 19 September 2026 at its campus. The launch will be officiated by Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Shah, who is also UM Chancellor, and features the first Royal Brisk Walk with over 2,000 UM members. A series of UM121 programmes runs until December 2026.
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Sunway Students and Seniors Mark Merdeka Together
Students from Sunway International Schools spent an afternoon with residents of Sunway Sanctuary at the school's Kuala Lumpur campus for a Merdeka-themed gathering. The session paired students with senior residents for activities and conversations aimed at bridging generations. Principal Richard Cherry said such interactions give students values and human connections beyond the classroom.
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UPSI expands Kadazandusun, Iban and Semai as degree majors
Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) in Tanjong Malim, Perak, became the first Malaysian higher education institution to offer tertiary programmes in Kadazandusun and Iban in 2010, and in 2024 expanded these plus Semai into majors under its Bachelor of Education. Lecturers Julita Norjietta Taisin and Saripah Anak Banseng say a shortage of trained teachers and dwindling daily use threaten the languages, and that more learning materials and digital content are needed.
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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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UKM and UiTM prepare to welcome new students
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) and Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Shah Alam Campus are making preparations for their new student orientation weeks. At UKM, the Minggu Tekad Siswa involves 44 facilitators, while UiTM is running a five-day course for its MDS assistants before Minggu Destini Siswa is held both online and physically.
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URIIS 2026 in KL links university research to investors
The University Research and Innovation Investment Summit (URIIS) 2026 will be held from Sept 21-23 at World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur. Jointly organised by the higher education ministry and UPM, it brings together 20 public universities, investors and industry to showcase over 200 technologies with commercial potential across 12 clusters.
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Lovely Sabana registers as UPSI student
Lovely Sabana Augustine, 20, from Tumpat, Kelantan, has registered as a Bachelor of Education student at Sultan Idris Education University (UPSI) in Tanjong Malim, Perak. She scored a perfect 4.00 CGPA in STPM and received financial assistance after her story went viral in August. She aims to become an educator and improve her family's livelihood.
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UPSI helps new student stranded in Batang Kali
A new UPSI student was stranded in Batang Kali, Selangor after her family's vehicle broke down on the way to Tanjung Malim for registration. UPSI sent a team to help, repaired the vehicle, provided accommodation and dinner, and gave RM2,232.35 in semester aid plus RM500 in alms.
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MICPA recognises KPTM Bangi Diploma in Accounting
Kolej Poly-Tech Mara's Diploma in Accounting has been recognised by the Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants, opening a clearer route to the CPA (Malaysia) qualification. The recognition and a strategic collaboration between KPTMSB and MICPA were formalised at KPTM Bangi's Grand Hall on Wednesday.
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UMNO UK club proposes Global TVET Talent Network linking overseas talent with MARA, GLCs
UMNO's United Kingdom overseas club has proposed a Global TVET Talent Network to connect Malaysian talent abroad with MARA, government-linked companies and strategic industries. The proposal was raised during the debate on the UMNO president's policy speech at the 2026 UMNO General Assembly at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur. It also touched on social media mastery and the welfare of Malaysians overseas.
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Teachers at SMK Pengkalan Permatang compete to decorate desks for Merdeka
In Kuala Selangor, teachers at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Pengkalan Permatang took part in a Merdeka-themed desk decoration contest during the National Day and Malaysia Day celebrations. The school also held classroom and vehicle decoration competitions that drew strong participation from students and staff.
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Education Ministry acknowledges two PISA 2025 warnings on cyberbullying and parental support
The government has acknowledged two warnings from the PISA 2025 report concerning cyberbullying and parental support for students. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the decline in Mathematics scores and parental involvement need serious attention. She spoke after officiating the 51st Prime Minister's Cup Debate Final at Multimedia University, Cyberjaya.
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SMSS wins 51st Prime Minister's Cup Malay debate
In Cyberjaya, Sekolah Menengah Sains Selangor (SMSS) won the 51st Prime Minister's Cup Malay-language debate after a 17-year wait, beating Sekolah Menengah Sains Alam Shah. Sekolah Sultan Alam Shah took the English category, with each champion team receiving RM51,000 and the best debater RM2,000.
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UPM farm boy leads team to Formula SAE Japan 2026
Aliman Zafran Yuslaimi, 23, from Subang, Selangor, started by repairing an old motorcycle engine at his family's oil palm estate in Kampung Serigala, Hulu Bernam. He now captains the Putra Motorsport Team from Universiti Putra Malaysia, which competed at Formula SAE Japan 2026 in Aichi, Japan, last August.
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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.