The day's essential Malaysian news, briefed.
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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed deep sorrow at the death of Abu Bakar, a respected former lecturer and significant figure in Malay literary circles, highlighting the scholar's lasting cultural contributions.
Police in Tenom have begun investigating an alleged bullying incident involving a 10-year-old girl at a school hostel, prompting fresh scrutiny of student welfare and safety protocols in residential educational facilities.
Malaysia's Human Resources Ministry will provide technical training and job placement assistance to workers displaced by supply chain disruptions, with support from PERKESO's MYFutureJobs platform targeting manufacturing, services and construction sectors.
An 18-year-old orphan from Perak has secured a place in an electrical engineering diploma programme at TVET MARA Seberang Perai Utara, with the MARA chairman personally offering mentorship and foster care support.
The Penang Future Foundation has distributed approximately RM47.7 million in scholarship awards to 863 Malaysian students over the past nine years, with applications now open for 2026.
The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities has invested RM100,000 to upgrade SK Bendang Kering in Kuala Kangsar, introducing modern teaching facilities, academic programmes, and student development initiatives in the rural school.
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The president of Pergerakan Puteri Islam Malaysia, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, attended a gathering with 395 participants of the National Level Nature Camp 2026 at the National Planetarium in Kuala Lumpur on June 20.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed his sympathies to the family of a Form Four student who passed away at a secondary school in Seremban this morning.
Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek has appealed to the public to respect the family's privacy following the death of a 16-year-old female student at a school in Negeri Sembilan, as police conduct their investigation.
MARA has progressed 147 former military personnel through to physical interview sessions for Full-Time External Warden positions at MARA Junior Science Colleges, with successful candidates set to commence duties in July.
A 21-year-old Melaka student has achieved a perfect 4.00 CGPA in the 2025 STPM examination, crediting her late father's parting words as the inspiration to overcome grief and academic challenges.
Malaysia's 2025 STPM examination results reflect continued academic progress, with the national CGPA climbing to 2.88—the strongest performance in over a decade—while the proportion of high-achieving students expanded significantly.
Three high-achieving STPM students—including an Orang Asli scholar and a visually impaired learner—demonstrate how Malaysia's Form Six examination remains a competitive, inclusive and cost-effective university entrance route.
The Sultan of Selangor inaugurated Yayasan TZA's appreciation ceremony, witnessing RM1.3 million in donations and the expansion of the ACE SPM educational initiative benefiting low-income students across Selangor.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission plans to establish a cadet corps programme in schools, starting with selected institutions before rolling out nationwide to instil anti-corruption values in young Malaysians.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is launching a cadet corps programme in schools nationwide, aiming to instil integrity values and anti-corruption awareness among students from an early age.
A high school student on South Korea's Jeju Island faces investigation after allegedly entering an elementary school teacher's classroom multiple times and leaving semen and urine, prompting police to examine whether the acts were sexually motivated.
Dr Shukri Abdullah, Kedah's Tokoh Maal Hijrah, credits a two-week ISA detention in 1974 for redirecting his life towards education and service. The 76-year-old motivational speaker became USM's top graduate and has spent three decades inspiring others.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has called on Malaysian Muslims to draw inspiration from this year's Tokoh Maal Hijrah award recipients, urging continued pursuit of knowledge and community service.
India has temporarily blocked the Telegram messaging app following allegations that it facilitated fraud attempts targeting candidates sitting a major national medical entrance examination. The action comes as authorities investigate widespread irregularities in India's medical admissions system.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is launching a pilot cadet corps programme in selected schools aimed at building integrity values and fostering an anti-corruption mindset among Malaysian youth from an early age.