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Malaysia's promised AUKU repeal represents a symbolic victory for student freedoms, but the real test lies in whether replacement legislation tackles deep inequities in university admissions that favour wealthy families over merit-based qualification.
Penang's Islamic Religious Council has committed RM2 million to support 7,403 Bumiputera students through its academic excellence programme, reflecting broader state investment in Muslim educational advancement.
Perak has recorded its strongest SPM examination performance in over a decade, achieving a state average grade of 4.49 in 2025. The state also narrowed the education quality gap between urban and rural areas, signalling more equitable access to quality schooling across the state.