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When it comes to pre-university education, students and parents seek more than just academic excellence. They value meaningful experiences that ignite curiosity, build confidence and nurture real-world skills.
KUALA LUMPUR: From Malaysia to the elite halls of West Point and Annapolis, two young Malaysians are charting a course into the United States' premier military academies, turning years of ambition and passion into major achievements.
Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Wednesday (June 25, 2025)
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia may see massive shortages of engineers for all fields in the coming years if no concrete steps are taken to address the unfavourable perception of engineering jobs, warns industry stakeholders.
KOTA KINABALU: A recent Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) event brought science and technology education to rural students in a fun, inspiring way.
LANGKAWI: A new ecosystem in education, mainly in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), must be accelerated to achieve the aim of producing 60,000 highly skilled engineers, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
KUALA TERENGGANU: More than 5,000 people attended the East Coast Zone National Science Week (MSN) Carnival 2025, which is on from Tuesday to Thursday (June 24 to 26) at the Terengganu Science and Creativity Centre here.
AS automation reshapes factories, hospitals and homes, Taylor's University has launched Malaysia's first Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering with Honours to offer specialised tracks in Robotics Systems and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Chong Chee Kin, a Bachelor of Mechatronic Engineering (Honours) graduate of the Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU), is a recent recipient of the coveted Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM) Gold Medal Award.
IN A time where innovation drives everything from healthcare to transportation and even entertainment, engineering stands out as a career that blends creativity, problem-solving and real-world impact.
FROM DR SYED ALWEE ALSAGOFF Fellow National Council of Professors
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah has been chosen as the first and only state to host the Petrosains Discovery Rover this year, bringing the excitement of hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) learning directly to communities in remote areas.
BACHOK: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has donated a laptop to Muhammad Syimir Amar AlMuktar, 18, an underprivileged student from Kampung Pengkalan Chengal, Perupok.
KULAI: A team of students from SMK Bandar Putra Kulai emerged victorious in the national Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Racing competition in February.
ARAU: Getting 70% of students in fully residential schools choosing the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) stream will help achieve the target of producing 60,000 engineers needed by industries, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (pic).
PENGKALAN HULU: The Education Ministry (MOE) is ready for fully residential schools (SBP) to achieve 70% of their students enrolled in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) stream starting 2026.
SOME RM420,000 of the RM860,000 allocated by the Penang government to 15 mission schools in the state, has been approved for school infrastructure repairs and upgrades.
GETTING wounds and muscle aches from active participation in sports may be a downer, but it inspired Aeshwarya Sivakumar to invent a balm to help with wound recovery and muscle relief.
With the mid-year school holidays just around the corner, why not spark children's imagination with fun and hands-on learning at Petrosains, The Discovery Centre in Kuala Lumpur?
IPOH: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that digital technology and artificial intelligence (AI) are future technologies that must be mastered from a young age, starting at the school level.
