RM1,500 cap among govt measures to encourage further studies


PETALING JAYA: All initial fees for tertiary institutions have been capped at RM1,500 as the government hopes to keep the cost of higher education manageable to encourage more Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) graduates to further their studies.

This was among the measures announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim when tabling Budget 2024 in October last year.

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RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

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Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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