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Melaka Suspects Will Still Sit For SPM

Oct 13, 2025

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The four male suspects, accused of sexually assaulting a junior at a secondary school in Melaka, will still be allowed to sit for their SPM exam.

The Education Ministry stressed that the four still have a right to education even though the case is now under police investigation.

All four suspects have since been remanded to assist with the probe.

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PTPTN loans for poor and hardcore poor students who are pursuing studies at public universities, will be converted into scholarships from next year.

This is in line with the recent initiative announced by the Prime Minister under Budget 2026.

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The nine Malaysians who were detained by Israeli forces while participating in humanitarian missions to Gaza, have arrived safely back home.

Wisma Putra has also expressed its appreciation and thanks to the Turkish government for helping secure the Malaysian’s release.

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The HR Ministry is conducting a nationwide roadshow to educate gig workers about their rights and protections under the new Gig Workers Bill.

The campaign has already gone to Penang, Perlis and KL…targeting e-hailing drivers, musicians and film industry professionals.

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And, the PM is scheduled to attend the national-level Madani Deepavali open house which will take place this Saturday at KL Sentral, with all Malaysians invited to participate.