TANJONG MALIM: Any issues that arise involving student admissions to public higher education institutions can be referred to the Unit Pusat Universiti (UPU), says Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir.
Hoping the issue of admission will no longer be politicised, the Higher Education Minister stressed that admissions are based on merit.
“I hope that this matter will be given due attention by all parties. If there are issues, such as why a student with good results is not offered a place, the matter can be referred to the UPU.
“We are always open to providing explanations to parents, as we must remember that these are opportunities for our children who have their own aspirations,” Zambry said after the closing ceremony of the Jom Masuk Universiti (JMU) 2026 Carnival and the launch of the Global Educator Award 2026 yesterday, Bernama reported.
Also present were Perak Edu-cation, Higher Education, Youth and Sports committee chairman Datuk Khairudin Abu Hanipah, and UPSI vice-chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Md Amin Md Taff.
Meanwhile, Zambry said opportunities to pursue further studies are not limited to public universities alone, but also include various pathways such as Technical and Vocational Education and Training institutions, polytechnics and community colleges.
He said the JMU 2026 Carnival for the Central Zone II, was expected to attract about 20,000 participants.
Throughout the two-day event, the carnival featured 74 exhibition booths from higher education institutions and education agencies, as well as 60 entrepreneur stalls.
Zambry said the programme aims to provide information and exposure to SPM holders on opportunities to further their studies after completing their examinations.
