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STPM Students May Receive Allowance, PM Hints Ahead of Budget Announcement
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STPM Students May Receive Allowance, PM Hints Ahead of Budget Announcement

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Sources not specified New plan
  • Malaysia's Prime Minister indicated that an allowance for STPM students might be announced in the 2027 Budget.
  • Details are currently withheld due to election regulations during the Johor state election period.
  • The proposal for STPM student allowances has been discussed and is under government consideration.

Malaysian students preparing for the Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) examination may soon receive an allowance, with a potential announcement expected during the tabling of the 2027 Budget in October. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim hinted at the positive development but refrained from disclosing further details.

Speaking in Johor, the Prime Minister cited the Election Offences Act 1954 as the reason for withholding specifics during the ongoing Johor state election campaign. He confirmed that the proposal concerning allowances for STPM students had been formally presented to the cabinet by the Minister of Education, Fadhlina Sidek, and is currently under government review.

While the exact nature and amount of the allowance remain undisclosed, the Prime Minister's remarks suggest a favorable consideration of the proposal. This initiative, if implemented, could provide much-needed financial support to students pursuing pre-university education in Malaysia.

I cannot announce more than that in Johor because it violates election regulations, but this matter was raised by Fadhlina some time ago.

— Datuk Seri Anwar IbrahimThe Prime Minister explained why he could not reveal details about the potential STPM student allowance during an event in Johor.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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