![Sufficient spots for SPM holders with 10As to enter matriculation, foundation studies Sufficient spots for SPM holders with 10As to enter matriculation, foundation studies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/71719390587_DrZambryAbdulKadi.jpg)
Sufficient spots for SPM holders with 10As to enter matriculation, foundation studies
Govt ensures SPM holders with 10As and above who failed to enter public university programs get a place to further their studies.
Mon Jul 01 2024
![Flight ticket subsidy application needs to be straightforward without bureaucracy Flight ticket subsidy application needs to be straightforward without bureaucracy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/51688107673_kapalterbang.jpg)
Flight ticket subsidy application needs to be straightforward without bureaucracy
The initiative will benefit over 56,000 public university students nationwide, with the overall cost estimated to be RM16.8 million.
Thu Jul 13 2023
![Graft: Public varsity director remanded to assist in probe Graft: Public varsity director remanded to assist in probe](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/81663641842_RasuahPegawai.jpg)
Graft: Public varsity director remanded to assist in probe
A director of the facilities management department of a public university has been remanded for seven days for allegedly accepting bribes.
Tue Sep 20 2022
![University lecturer charged with making false claims University lecturer charged with making false claims](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/61633687570_kompleksmahkamahKL.jpg)
University lecturer charged with making false claims
A public university lecturer was charged today with nine counts of making false claims involving payments for rental of vehicles and purchase of geology equipment amounting to RM12,488, four years ago
Mon Sep 12 2022
![Obscene questionnaire: Lecturer not from UTM - VC Obscene questionnaire: Lecturer not from UTM - VC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-10/71475709757_AhmadFauziIsmail.jpg)
Obscene questionnaire: Lecturer not from UTM - VC
Ahmad Fauzi said the university had nothing to do with the case, and the student was also from a different public university.
Thu Aug 18 2022
![Cops tracking down Instagram users over obscene content Cops tracking down Instagram users over obscene content](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/61622899752_PDRM.jpg)
Cops tracking down Instagram users over obscene content
Police received a report from a lecturer of a public university who came across the live broadcast on Instagram.
Thu Jun 10 2021
![[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Woman declared dead, found alive in a bag, Facebook blocks Thai monarchy protesters. [PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Woman declared dead, found alive in a bag, Facebook blocks Thai monarchy protesters.](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/51597143952_DailyDose.jpg)
[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Woman declared dead, found alive in a bag, Facebook blocks Thai monarchy protesters.
A rundown of the most important stories you need to know for the day, from the newsroom of Astro AWANI.
Wed Aug 26 2020
![Government agrees to reduce public university fees by up to 15 per cent Government agrees to reduce public university fees by up to 15 per cent](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/61598410494_TBDatukMansorOthm.jpg)
Government agrees to reduce public university fees by up to 15 per cent
The decision will involve a government allocation estimated at RM72 million and will benefit 533,318 students of IPTA nationwide.
Wed Aug 26 2020
![Public university's hostel, service fees for second semester reduced by up to 15 per cent Public university's hostel, service fees for second semester reduced by up to 15 per cent](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/41586693896_university.jpg)
Public university's hostel, service fees for second semester reduced by up to 15 per cent
The fees were reduced following complaints and feedback from students and parents whose household income was badly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wed Jul 15 2020
![MACC probes public university subsidiary over asset purchase MACC probes public university subsidiary over asset purchase](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/61592304848_SPRMMDBrasuah.jpg)
MACC probes public university subsidiary over asset purchase
The purchase of the asset in the Klang Valley and related additional allocations totalled more than RM50 million, and the asset was no longer functioning as usual.
Sat Jun 20 2020
![2,362 central zone university students return home in the south 2,362 central zone university students return home in the south](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/51588721973_UPM.jpg)
2,362 central zone university students return home in the south
The public universities involved were UPM, UIAM, UiTM, UKM, UM, UPNM and UTM KL.
Tue May 05 2020
![Unimas first public university to introduce digital identification system Unimas first public university to introduce digital identification system](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-10/41508342246_DSIdris.jpg)
Unimas first public university to introduce digital identification system
The use of the digital system requires students and staff to scan the QR code on their smartphones.
Wed Oct 18 2017
![Single mother gets another five months' jail for dishonest removal of property Single mother gets another five months' jail for dishonest removal of property](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-07/61500975128_Penjara.jpg)
Single mother gets another five months' jail for dishonest removal of property
Judge Zaman Mohd Noor handed down the sentence on Minah Anak Nyangat, 38, after she pleaded guilty to the charge.
Tue Jul 25 2017
![Ministry dismisses news of public university fees hike Ministry dismisses news of public university fees hike](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-12/41483187801_PendidikanBUDGET.jpg)
Ministry dismisses news of public university fees hike
The news is a false report, it said in a statement.
Fri May 12 2017
![To implement 2U2i, 30 per cent of university lecturers must be well-versed in industries - Idris To implement 2U2i, 30 per cent of university lecturers must be well-versed in industries - Idris](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-02/51486375530_idrisjusoh.jpg)
To implement 2U2i, 30 per cent of university lecturers must be well-versed in industries - Idris
Thirty per cent of public university lecturers must be well versed in industry requirements for the universities to implement the Two Universities + Two Industries (2u2i) programme.
Mon Feb 13 2017