SPM 2025: 366,435 candidates qualify for certificate, an increase of 0.28 percent

PUTRAJAYA: A total of 366,435 candidates (94.29 percent) are eligible to be awarded the Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM) certificate in 2025. Director-General of Education, Datuk Mohd Azam Ahmad announced the examination results with encouraging results, as the number of qualified candidates increased compared to the previous year. He said the number showed an increase of 10,502 candidates (0.28 per cent) compared to 355,933 candidates (94.01 per cent) in SPM 2024. For candidates from the Ministry of Education Malaysia (MOE) schools, a total of 329,272 candidates (94.51 percent) are eligible to be awarded the SPM certificate in 2025, compared to 319,016 candidates (94.20 percent) in 2024, an increase of 10,256 candidates (0.31 percent). "Analysis of the 2025 SPM examination results shows encouraging achievements by candidates. This achievement reflects the effectiveness of the continuous efforts of the Malaysian Ministry of Education to ensure that the national education system remains of high quality, inclusive and provides fair opportunities to all candidates nationwide," he said. He said this at a press conference announcing the 2025 SPM results, here, on Tuesday. He also stressed that in line with the country's development aspirations, the Ministry of Education will continue to strengthen the implementation of various education reform initiatives to support the progressive and sustainable development agenda of Malaysia Madani. "This effort is important to produce a holistic, knowledgeable, competitive and morally upright generation," he said.

PUTRAJAYA: A total of 366,435 candidates (94.29 percent) are eligible to be awarded the Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM) certificate in 2025. Director-General of Education, Datuk Mohd Azam Ahmad announced the examination results with encouraging results, as the number of qualified candidates increased compared to the previous year. He said the number showed an increase […]

Goods, Logistics Vehicle Ban During Aidilfitri On March 19-20 And 28-29

KUALA LUMPUR — A ban on goods and logistics vehicles during the Aidilfitri festive season will take effect on March 19 and 20, as well as March 28 and 29. The Transport Ministry (MOT) said the measure aims to ensure smoother traffic flow, reduce accident risks and provide a safer, more comfortable journey, in line […]

50% Toll Discount for Aidilfitri From Midnight, March 18

50 percent toll discount in conjunction with Aidilfitri starting midnight March 18

KUALA LUMPUR: The government has announced a 50 percent toll discount in conjunction with Aidilfitri to ease the cost of people’s travel back to their hometowns. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the decision was reached through a Cabinet Meeting, with a financial commitment of RM21.03 million for the purpose of compensation to the […]

FAMA Targets RM40 Million Sales Value at Semarak Syawal Farmers Market

FAMA Targets RM40 Million Sales Value at Semarak Syawal Farmers Market

SEREMBAN — The Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (FAMA) is targeting the Semarak Syawal Farmers’ Market Programme which will be held nationwide for seven days to generate a total sales value of RM40 million. FAMA chairman Aminuddin Zulkipli said the programme, which will start from March 14 to 20, will involve 722 locations nationwide, including Farmers’ […]

Reject Racial Provocation, Religious Extremism – Nga

Malaysians need to reject any form of racial provocation and it is not easy influenced by any racist and religious extremist slander that has been deliberately played by irresponsible parties in recent times.

KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysians need to reject any form of racial provocation and it is not easy influenced by any racist and religious extremist slander that has been deliberately played by irresponsible parties in recent times. Through a Facebook post, Minister of Housing and Local Government Nga Kor Ming said the MADANI Government remains committed […]

Intel Corporation Expands Malaysia Investment with Advanced Semiconductor Packaging Facility

Malaysians residing or traveling in West Asia are urged to comply with government instructions host country regarding public security and information sharing as the security situation in the region remains uncertain.

KUALA LUMPUR — Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Intel Corporation will expand its investment in Malaysia with the development of an advanced packaging complex and the strengthening of assembly and testing operations. The Prime Minister said the matter was discussed during a briefing with Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan and the company’s leadership team, which also […]

Khairy’s Appeal Application Process Not Expected to Take Long – Zambry

PUTRAJAYA — The appeal application process for former UMNO Youth Chief Khairy Jamaluddin to rejoin the party is not expected to take long, said UMNO Supreme Council member Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir. Zambry, who is also the Secretary-General of Barisan Nasional (BN), said Khairy’s appeal would be brought to the UMNO Supreme Council […]

National Stability Depends on the Strength of the People’s Unity – PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR — The true stability of the country depends on the strength of the people’s unity and willingness to move together for a more prosperous and resilient future for Malaysia in the face of various current and global challenges, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. In a Facebook post, he said his visit […]