GEORGE TOWN: Thousands of school students and their families are today (May 24) at the Star Education Fair 2026 to meet nearly 100 education institutions and advisers.
The event helps visitors search for tertiary pathways that suit them best.
The two-day fair, organised by Star Media Group, has drawn 96 exhibitors across 107 booths at the Setia SPICE Convention Centre.
The exhibition offers courses ranging from business and engineering to healthcare, hospitality and digital technology.
Visitors can meet representatives from local and international universities, obtain academic counselling, explore study options and learn about scholarship opportunities in one place.
A major highlight is the participation of seven Cluster Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programmes.
These programmes cover 56 booths involving nine ministries.
The clusters cover the semiconductor and electrical and electronics industry, automation, mechatronics and advanced manufacturing.
They also cover automotive, EV and commercial vehicle technology, digital technology, cyber and creative industries, construction, building and energy systems, agrotechnology and food industries, as well as services, hospitality and business management.
Visitors can attend talks by leaders and experts from the tertiary education sector.
There are games and lucky draws throughout the day, with prizes including an iPad Air, Switch, Watch and headphones.
The fair runs from 11am to 6pm today (May 24) at the Setia SPICE Convention Centre in Bayan Lepas.
Admission is free.
