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The Public Service Department has begun accepting applications for the 2026 Dermasiswa B40 scholarship scheme, offering financial support to diploma students from B40 families. Eligible 2025 SPM holders can apply until August 16 through the PSD Sponsorship Portal.
The Yayasan Pelajaran MARA has recognised 38 students from two Bagan Datuk secondary schools for their exceptional STPM performance, with three securing places at Al-Azhar University.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has endorsed the Indian Muslim Transformational Framework 2030 as a strategic blueprint for empowering Malaysia's 800,000-strong Indian Muslim community while advancing the Malaysia MADANI development agenda.
The Sultan of Pahang has urged higher education institutions, particularly those in the state, to establish scholarship programmes for students from Tioman Island, citing Institut Jantung Negara University College's initiative as a commendable example.