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University options with four world-leading schools in Malaysia

WITH the University of Reading, an internationally-recognised UK education is now more accessible, affordable and flexible than ever.

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A tertiary education like no other

THERE’S a lot to consider when selecting the most suitable institution of higher learning for your child, and for many parents Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP) remains a top choice for its quality in teaching and learning, worldwide recognition and graduate employability, among others.

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Making mental health services more accessible

IT is no secret that the Covid-19 pandemic has acted as a disruptor that has brought about severe social, economic and public health repercussions – from shuttering small businesses to physical distancing and following strict standard operating procedures whenever we leave our homes.

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KL, Asia’s most affordable study hub

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s capital, Kuala Lumpur, has broken into the global top 30 best student cities to live in.

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KL ranks 28th in global QS Best Student Cities

PETALING JAYA: Kuala Lumpur breaks into the global top 30 best student cities to live in.

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12 students receive scholarship from King

KUALA LUMPUR: The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah on Wednesday (June 29) conferred the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Scholarship to 12 recipients at Istana Negara here.

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New career path through vocational studies

PETALING JAYA: For 18-year-old hardware store worker Chin Seng Hong, a chance to go for technical and vocational training is giving him a new career path.

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Why the Microsoft Surface is a good device for students

AS SCHOOLS reopen and parents rush to purchase laptops during this post-pandemic period, it’s entirely possible that some may have bought devices that were not designed for the academic setting.

Metro News

High pass rate for Punjabi paper despite obstacles

DESPITE some school principals not allowing students to sit for the Punjabi language paper in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examinations last year, there was a 95.5% pass rate.

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Felda students go extra mile, score top grades in SPM

YASMINE Sofea Hairulnizam, 18, is a third-generation Felda student who scored 10As in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) 2021 examination.

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Deciding on what to do after SPM

WITH SPM results out, students who sat for the 2021 examinations are now faced with one of the biggest and most important decisions of their life – their career pathway.

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Producing career-ready graduates

THE modern world evolves so rapidly that the things taught in higher education institutions today may be obsolete in as little as just a few weeks or months from now.

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You need digital marketing as part of your skill set

 More than ever before, businesses and employees with digital marketing skills are the ones who will thrive

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USM has external experts probe bullying, favouritism claim

GEORGE TOWN: A committee of external experts has been appointed by Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) to review the examination process for its medical sciences degree following allegations of favouritism and bullying.

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Free online tuition for 1,500 Form Five students

PONTIAN: More than 1,500 Form Five students here are set to benefit from a free online tuition programme to help them prepare for the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination.

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Malaysian students on the right track

BUKIT JALIL: Malaysian students are doing well in foreign universities, possessing qualities such as grit and commitment, say varsities and institutions with booths at the Star Education Fair 2022.

Sabah & Sarawak

Mum stands in for her girl

KOTA KINABALU: A mother wept when the name of her daughter, who died last year of a heart disease at the aged of 35, was called out at the Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) convocation for her posthumous doctorate.

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Six of our best young scientists at Nobel meet in Germany

KUALA LUMPUR: Six young scientists have been selected to represent Malaysia at the 71st Nobel Laureate Meeting in Lindau, Germany, being held until July 1.

Sabah & Sarawak

Mother in tears while receiving late daughter's PhD scroll at UMS convocation

KOTA KINABALU: A mother was moved to tears when the name of her late daughter Ng Yi Ming, who died of a heart disease last year, was called to posthumously receive her doctorate at the 23rd Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) convocation ceremony.

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Recruiters thrilled as myStarJob Fair allows closer interaction with jobseekers

KUALA LUMPUR: Recruiters from top companies in the country were elated to be able to find top talents during the myStarJob Fair 2022 held at the Pavilion Bukit Jalil Exhibition Centre here on Sunday (June 26).