KUALA LUMPUR: The “Single Window Single Offer system” will be implemented for Form Six and matriculation applications, once the two pre-university pathways are transferred to the Higher Education Ministry, says minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir (pic).
“We have the single window system but there is no single offer system. This is why students end up with multiple offers namely for matriculation and universities,” he told the Dewan Rakyat on Wednesday (Feb 25).
He said with the Single Window Single Offer system, students would obtain only one offer based on their results, ensuring meritocracy.
“With the Single Window Single Offer system there will not be two separate evaluation systems for entering the institutions,” he added.
However, Zambry said the Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) evaluation for both pathways as well as foundation courses will remain unchanged.
He was responding to a question from Azli Yusof (PH-Shah Alam) on whether there will be changes to the evaluation criteria of the three pre-university pathways and if there are plans to standardise the curriculums of all three courses.
He said a joint committee between the Higher Education and the Education ministries has been established to oversee the transition and optimisation of Form Six and Matriculation programmes.
On whether the upcoming intake for matriculation students will be done under the Higher Education Ministry, Zambry said he is unable to ascertain the timeline.
“There are two phases to this process. The first phase involves planning and preparations, which will go on this year. The second phase will be implementation and operations of matriculations which will begin in 2027,” he said.
Zambry said the transfer process will require amendments to the laws namely the Education Act and Malaysian Examinations Council, among others.
“I believe it will take around a year.
“We do not expect the implementation to take place this year but next year,” he said.
He said the committee formed in December 2025 will look into the relevant aspects which includes addressing legal, welfare, financial, staffing, system and asset-related matters.
The committee will be assisted by the Public Services Department and the Finance Ministry to ensure the programme transfer can be implemented smoothly.
Zambry said both ministries will hold engagement sessions with all stakeholders, including the National Union of the Teaching Profession (NUTP), which represents Form Six teachers, to obtain relevant input and feedback.
“In terms of quality assurance for entry into public universities, the Higher Education Ministry will ensure the Matriculation Programme continues to function as a credible, fair, and competitive pathway,” he said.
