Education Ministry to announce matriculation opportunities for outstanding SPM students

NIBONG TEBAL: The Education Ministry will make further announcements regarding opportunities to pursue Matriculation studies for all Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) leavers who achieve 10As and above.

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said that she and Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir would review the matter before making related announcements.

Fadhlina also described Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s announcement on Sunday (June 30) on this matter as an educational guarantee provided to all citizens, irrespective of background and race.

"I would like to thank the Prime Minister for this very important and significant announcement, especially the guarantee for this year’s outstanding SPM students to secure and continue higher education,” she said after participating in a programme on facial care and physiotherapy at Taman Puteri Gunung here on Sunday.

Earlier, Anwar announced that the government would ensure all Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) leavers who achieved 10As and above, regardless of race and region, would be offered the opportunity to pursue Matriculation studies starting this year.

The Prime Minister said the decision, agreed upon by the Cabinet during a meeting on Friday (June 28), would not affect the existing Bumiputera student quota.

Meanwhile, Fadhlina expressed hope that the announcement would not cause any concern, especially regarding the Matriculation quota for Malay students, as the quota remained unchanged while ensuring broad educational opportunities for all. – Bernama