Learn languages naturally with fresh, real content!

tap to translate recording

Explore By Region

flag Malaysia pauses loan exemptions for first-class grads to fix grading rules and target aid better.

flag Malaysia is reviewing the criteria for PTPTN loan repayment exemptions for first-class degree graduates to ensure fairness, transparency, and proper targeting. flag Higher Education Minister Zambry Abd Kadir confirmed the temporary suspension of the exemption as part of a broader assessment to standardize the definition of "first class" across public and private universities. flag The review aims to address grading inconsistencies and uphold policy integrity. flag Eligibility will depend on annual applications, and Budget 2026 allocates RM66.2 billion to higher education, with PTPTN transitioning to scholarship-based support using e-Kasih data to target low-income students.

4 Articles