![MoE denies leak of 2024 SPM History paper MoE denies leak of 2024 SPM History paper](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/41652256020_PEPERIKSAAN.jpg)
MoE denies leak of 2024 SPM History paper
The screenshots that were transmitted only contained a list of titles in the History textbook that were used as predictions, says MoE.
Thu Jan 09 2025
![SPM 2024 attendance rate hits 97 pct - Fadhlina SPM 2024 attendance rate hits 97 pct - Fadhlina](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/71735797376_FadhlinaSidekMent.jpg)
SPM 2024 attendance rate hits 97 pct - Fadhlina
The attendance rate for the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) 2024 candidates has reached 97 per cent, said Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek.
Thu Jan 02 2025
![Bill on compulsory education until secondary school for tabling in Parliament in February next year Bill on compulsory education until secondary school for tabling in Parliament in February next year](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/71734588045_FadhlinaSidek.jpg)
Bill on compulsory education until secondary school for tabling in Parliament in February next year
Fadhlina Sidek says the proposed bill had been sent to the Attorney General's Chambers for review.
Thu Dec 19 2024
![No need to postpone SPM as MOE has mechanisms to address flood issues - Education DG No need to postpone SPM as MOE has mechanisms to address flood issues - Education DG](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/71733118883_TBAzmanAdnan.jpg)
No need to postpone SPM as MOE has mechanisms to address flood issues - Education DG
Azman Adnan says MoE is confident the issue involving students sitting for these examinations during the disaster can be properly managed.
Mon Dec 02 2024
![Flood: 35 SPM candidates in Raub placed in hostels Flood: 35 SPM candidates in Raub placed in hostels](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/61733063656_AmzanAbdMalek.jpg)
Flood: 35 SPM candidates in Raub placed in hostels
Amzan Abd Malek says that of the three flood-hit districts in Pahang, only SPM candidates in Raub have been affected so far.
Mon Dec 02 2024
![Floods: SPM Oral Exam to proceed as scheduled - Fadhlina Floods: SPM Oral Exam to proceed as scheduled - Fadhlina](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/71733035797_FadhlinaSidek.jpg)
Floods: SPM Oral Exam to proceed as scheduled - Fadhlina
The Education Ministry (MOE) will proceed with the 2024 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) Malay Language oral examination in all flood-affected states.
Sun Dec 01 2024
![Applications for 2025/2026 Matriculation Programme open from Dec 1 to Feb 28 Applications for 2025/2026 Matriculation Programme open from Dec 1 to Feb 28](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/81729735604_TBLOGOKPM.jpg)
Applications for 2025/2026 Matriculation Programme open from Dec 1 to Feb 28
MOE says the second phase of application and student data update will be open for five days after the SPM results are announced.
Thu Nov 28 2024
![Sufficient spots for SPM holders with 10As to enter matriculation, foundation studies Sufficient spots for SPM holders with 10As to enter matriculation, foundation studies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/71719390587_DrZambryAbdulKadi.jpg)
Sufficient spots for SPM holders with 10As to enter matriculation, foundation studies
Govt ensures SPM holders with 10As and above who failed to enter public university programs get a place to further their studies.
Mon Jul 01 2024
![Govt assures Bumiputera quota for matriculation remain unchanged - PM Govt assures Bumiputera quota for matriculation remain unchanged - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81719809248_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Govt assures Bumiputera quota for matriculation remain unchanged - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said quota under Article 153 of the Federal Constitution remains for Malays and Bumiputeras in Sabah and Sarawak.
Mon Jul 01 2024
![159,027 SPM leavers offered places to further studies in IPTA 159,027 SPM leavers offered places to further studies in IPTA](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51709162013_KementerianPendidik.jpg)
159,027 SPM leavers offered places to further studies in IPTA
A total of 159,027 students who completed the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) in 2023 have been offered places to further their studies.
Fri Jun 28 2024
![[COLUMNIST] SPM absenteeism: The end result of mismatch between education sector and job market [COLUMNIST] SPM absenteeism: The end result of mismatch between education sector and job market](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/51702625792_950x600.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] SPM absenteeism: The end result of mismatch between education sector and job market
The trend of skipping tertiary education for early employment or higher salaries now includes skipping SPM or upper secondary education.
Thu Jun 27 2024
![Results for application to IPTA, ILKA for post-SPM out on June 28 - KPT Results for application to IPTA, ILKA for post-SPM out on June 28 - KPT](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71714036046_UniversitiMalaya.jpg)
Results for application to IPTA, ILKA for post-SPM out on June 28 - KPT
According to Ministry of Higher Education, confirmation of acceptance of offers starts from June 29 to July 7 on the IPTA and ILKA websites.
Thu Jun 20 2024
![Intervention can reduce SPM candidate dropouts - Wong Intervention can reduce SPM candidate dropouts - Wong](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71712126565_WongKahWohjpg.jpg)
Intervention can reduce SPM candidate dropouts - Wong
A total of 10,160 out of 383,685 new SPM 2023 candidates were reported not to attend the examination.
Mon Jun 03 2024
![11,713 Candidates who sat for 2023 SPM obtained ‘A’ in all subjects - Education DG 11,713 Candidates who sat for 2023 SPM obtained ‘A’ in all subjects - Education DG](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81716776571_AzmanAdnan.jpg)
11,713 Candidates who sat for 2023 SPM obtained ‘A’ in all subjects - Education DG
Azman Adnan said the achievement of the 2023 SPM candidates was better with them recording a National Average Grade (GPN) of 4.60.
Mon May 27 2024
![MOE to consider proposals to release SPM results earlier - Deputy Minister MOE to consider proposals to release SPM results earlier - Deputy Minister](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71715228894_KPMjpg.jpg)
MOE to consider proposals to release SPM results earlier - Deputy Minister
The Ministry of Education will consider proposals from all parties to release the 2023 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) results earlier.
Fri May 10 2024
![US military plane deporting Indian immigrants lands in India US military plane deporting Indian immigrants lands in India](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41738754452_USmilitaryplane.jpg)
US military plane deporting Indian immigrants lands in India
The Trump administration has increasingly turned to the military to help carry out its immigration agenda.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![Trump's Gaza plan for 'Riviera of the Middle East' triggers international condemnation Trump's Gaza plan for 'Riviera of the Middle East' triggers international condemnation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/81736117245_tbGazaStripdestro.jpg)
Trump's Gaza plan for 'Riviera of the Middle East' triggers international condemnation
Countries from Russia, China, Spain, Ireland and the UK say they continue to support the two-state solution.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![US Postal Service suspends inbound parcels from China, Hong Kong US Postal Service suspends inbound parcels from China, Hong Kong](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738752791_UnitedStatesPostal.jpg)
US Postal Service suspends inbound parcels from China, Hong Kong
Trump's crackdown on de minimis would make the products sold by the likes of Shein and Temu more expensive.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![US plan to take over Gaza: Malaysia's stance on Palestine unchanged - PM US plan to take over Gaza: Malaysia's stance on Palestine unchanged - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738751876_AnwarIbrahimACCCI.jpg)
US plan to take over Gaza: Malaysia's stance on Palestine unchanged - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says Malaysia's stance remains the same as that of other Islamic countries.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![US freezes funding for security mission tackling Haiti's gangs US freezes funding for security mission tackling Haiti's gangs](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738750569_haitiflag.jpg)
US freezes funding for security mission tackling Haiti's gangs
More than $13 million in US funding for an international security force helping fight armed gangs in Haiti has been frozen, the UN says.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![Over 40,000 civil servants at high risk of mental health issues - Zaliha Over 40,000 civil servants at high risk of mental health issues - Zaliha](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738751180_ZalihaMustafa.jpg)
Over 40,000 civil servants at high risk of mental health issues - Zaliha
A total of 44,901 civil servants were screened under Public Service Psychological Health Digital Profiling System, says Dr Zaliha Mustafa.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![India's Modi takes 'holy dips' at Maha Kumbh, week after stampede killed dozens India's Modi takes 'holy dips' at Maha Kumbh, week after stampede killed dozens](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738745483_NarendraModi.jpg)
India's Modi takes 'holy dips' at Maha Kumbh, week after stampede killed dozens
Security personnel stood in the water nearby while thousands of people crowded the banks to watch the prime minister perform the rituals.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![Philippine Congress endorses impeachment complaint against vice president Philippine Congress endorses impeachment complaint against vice president](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71738753244_PhilippineVicePre.jpg)
Philippine Congress endorses impeachment complaint against vice president
Vice President Sara Duterte would be the Philippines' second most senior official to face removal from office.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![What is a sovereign wealth fund? What is a sovereign wealth fund?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/81694412465_USDollar.jpg)
What is a sovereign wealth fund?
Sovereign wealth funds are investment vehicles owned by countries.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![[COLUMNIST] Rising above Trump tariffs: How a resilient global economy outlasts US protectionism [COLUMNIST] Rising above Trump tariffs: How a resilient global economy outlasts US protectionism](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/51728873693_EMIR.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Rising above Trump tariffs: How a resilient global economy outlasts US protectionism
The current alarm over Trumps tariff threats overlooks a key point: global markets are resilient and adaptable.
Wed Feb 05 2025