PUTRAJAYA: The Star Education Fair 2025 is a family affair as students arrive at the IOI Grand Exhibition and Convention Centre with their parents.
Azhri Ceysa Putri, 18, and her family were among the early birds, arriving when the doors opened on Saturday (May 17).
She said she wanted to explore various tertiary study options offered by local and foreign institutions.
"I'm interested in enrolling in an engineering course at Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL), or maybe a course in business at Universiti Malaya (UM).
"I also think it’s important to do proper research before enrolling in a university because when we choose a course, it shapes our future," she said.
She added that if students are interested in more than one field, they should explore them carefully and decide which one they are truly passionate about.
"Choosing something we’re really interested in will make us happier and more motivated to study and succeed," said Azhri, attending the fair for the first time.
Organised by Star Media Group for the second time this year, the two-day fair at IOI Grand Putrajaya offers a range of tertiary study and technical and vocational education and training (TVET) options, as well as financial aid, including study loans and scholarships.
The fair ends on Sunday (May 18) and features 70 exhibitors occupying 105 booths.
Among the main exhibitors are Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN), Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL), Multimedia University (MMU), Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP), LimKokWing University, Universiti Malaya (UM), and Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT).
Visitors can also see exhibitors from institutions such as Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Institut Jantung Negara College, Manipal University College Malaysia, Xi'an Jiaotong University China, Liverpool University, Meatech International College, German-Malaysian Institute (GMI), Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM), CAE Kuala Lumpur, and KO Beauty Academy.
Several new exhibitors are participating, including Miroku Academy, Gadjah Nada University (GNU), Osky Academy, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT), Ebright Sdn Bhd, Gemological Institute Malaysia, Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUMED), Combat Coating (M) Sdn Bhd, RM Solutions Sdn Bhd, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA), Malaysia Airlines Berhad Engineering Services (MABES) Sdn Bhd, GSC Global Solutions (M) Sdn Bhd, Penerbitan Pelangi Sdn Bhd, Oxford Brookes University, Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), Maaedicare Charitable Foundation, Al-Madinah International University, Asian School of Business (ASB), Travex International College, and Ambitious Academy Sdn Bhd.
The fair’s highlights include exciting prizes such as an Apple iPad Air, a Nintendo Switch, a Redmi Watch 4, or a pair of Redmi Buds 6 during the Register & Win sessions.
Don't miss the exciting lineup of talks today, with insights into building a future in aircraft maintenance, exploring opportunities in the oil, gas and energy sector, and charting a successful career in the beauty and wellness industry.
The fair is open from 11am to 6pm. Admission is free. Door gifts await early birds.
Now in its 38th year, the Star Education Fair is one of the country’s pioneer education exhibitions. It has consistently provided visitors with educational programmes ranging from pre-university, diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate to professional and vocational courses from various local and international institutions.
For details on the Star Education Fair, visit @stareducationfair on Instagram or email edufair@thestar.com.my.
