Tapping potential: Ahmad Zahid (second from left) at the Wacana Aspirasi programme in Lenggong. Also present were Datuk Seri Shamsul Anuar Nasarah (left) and Asyraf Wajdi (right). — Bernama
LENGGONG: The admission system for Maktab Rendah Sains Mara (MRSM) and fully residential schools (SBP) will be streamlined starting with the January intake next year to prevent overlapping offers.
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said students will still be able to apply to both institutions, but going forward, each applicant will only receive a single offer.
“At present, applicants, especially students applying to both MRSM and SBP, can end up receiving two offers.
“Usually, MRSM issues its offer letter first, but when a student later receives an offer from SBP, it is common for them to change their preference.
“To address this, I will propose a streamlined admission process,” he told reporters after attending the Wacana Aspirasi programme here yesterday.
Also present at the event was Mara chairman Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki, Bernama reported.
Ahmad Zahid said he has been appointed chairman of the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Committee, tasked with ensuring that fully residential schools, including MRSM, prioritise STEM education.
“This is part of our efforts to nurture more professionals in science, technology, engineering and other professional fields, in preparation for Malaysia’s transition to a high-income and developed nation,” he said.
He also stressed that there is zero tolerance for bullying at MRSM and any student found guilty of such misconduct will be expelled.
“I have absolutely no tolerance for bullies in MRSM, and I fully support the Mara chairman’s tagline – ‘You touch, you go’.
“Our goal is for 100% of MRSM students to excel academically and uphold strong moral values, good character and discipline,” he added.
