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Sabah has committed over RM100 million this year to its state scholarship programme, enabling support for 2,182 additional students alongside existing beneficiaries. The funding reflects the state government's priority on education as a foundation for economic development.
The Raja of Perlis has stressed that technical and vocational education remains crucial for cultivating skilled professionals capable of driving national competitiveness amid rapid technological transformation.
Malaysia's Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) is redirecting its sponsored students away from the United States for 2025-2026 intakes, citing political instability and geopolitical uncertainties. Alternative countries offering world-class education in critical fields will host the students instead.