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SPM 2023

Four male students allowed to sit for SPM amid sexual assault investigation: Fadhlina

Education Minister confirms students will not be hindered in their studies as the Ministry offers support to the victim and school community

2023 SPM absentee rate drops by 1.2%, says Fadhlina

Education minister reports notable decline in absenteeism rate, marking decrease from 3.8% to 2.6% compared to previous year

SPM 2023: science and maths performance declines over six years, says science minister

A new study found a 17.37% decrease in additional mathematics subjects over that time

SPM dropout down 1.2% from previous year with intervention: deputy edu minister

Compared to 2022, last year’s rate decreased by 1.2% as intervention steps to raise awareness of its importance have been carried out in school

Don’t ditch SPM, social media influencers tell youths dreaming of online success

Competition stiff and income uncertain, better to treat it as a hobby and not a career, they say

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What will we call for next? A ban on cheap cigarettes, tuak and kapcais? – Rocky Bru

While concerns over drug-laced vapes grow, a blanket ban could backfire by wiping out businesses, threatening jobs, pushing trade underground amid weak enforcement and open tank loopholes

Duck and cover? FashionValet bought Vivy’s 30 Maple for RM95 mil in 2018

Purchase of Duck's holding company which appears to be owned wholly by Datin Vivy Yusof and husband Datuk Fadzarudin Shah Anuar was made same year GLICs invested RM47 mil

MCMC condemns viral Quran desecration video, vows legal action as investigation continues

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has stepped up efforts to identify an individual seen disrespecting the Al‑Quran in viral social media clips, warning the public against spreading incendiary content that could threaten national harmony