THE Education Ministry (MOE) will work with the Higher Education Ministry (MOHE) to ensure outstanding Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia students with 10As and above are provided places - irrespective of race and background.
"Both ministries will work to review applications from outstanding students who applied for matriculation programmes or programmes through UPUOnline which is managed by the Public Institutions of Higher Learning Student Admissions Division.
"The effort aims to realign placements based on students' programme preferences," the MOE said in a statement.
This follows a statement from Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim that all students who score 10As and above in the SPM examination, regardless of race or background, will be guaranteed a spot in matriculation colleges starting with the 2025 intake.
"Placement offers and course selections will be contingent on candidates' qualifications and availability within the MOE's Matriculation Programme, while MOHE focuses on admissions to foundation and diploma programs at public universities," read the statement.
The ministry said the decision will ensure that outstanding SPM students from B40 families have equitable access to higher education, while the existing Bumiputera quota system for the matriculation programme will remain unchanged.
"The Madani government remains committed to broadening educational access for the benefit of all students, recognising them as crucial to the nation's future," added the MoE. - The Vibes, July 1, 2024
