Thecoverage.my still on dial up issit, only now know a article from 2021: https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/...c-says-abang-jo

Ni tak tahu what UEC is

No

UEC is closer to STPM than SPM

And recognition (or lack) of UEC doesn't mean cann't go to Chinese vernacular school

https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...ost&p=112478749

Doesn't stop people from forwarding links about their articles

I'm still waiting for the type-c to claim their right to go back to China: https://web.archive.org/web/20180126104949/...pic/4510576/all

Original The Coverage link, that they've pulled now: https://thecoverage.my/news/world/china-wel...-visa-policies/

Have you seen the number of Mainland Chinese (international students) in UM these days?

https://chinaglobalsouth.com/analysis/china...rolment-trends/
https://mysinchew.sinchew.com.my/news/20250...sinchew/6872633
https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/202...-economy/147206

Penang very much has the power, and has recognised UEC on their end:

https://harapandaily.com/2024/10/29/why-not...d-certificates/

"The DAP lawmaker pointed out that UEC is currently recognised by over 200 foreign universities abroad due to its quality as well as by the state governments of Penang and Sarawak."

https://www.sinchew.com.my/?p=2943491

"This means that Sabah has become the 5th state in the country to recognize UEC after Sarawak, Penang, Selangor and Melaka. UEC holders meeting the criteria will be able to get admitted into public universities in these states or serve as civil servants with public service department."

https://www.dailyexpress.com.my/news/267154...ike-warisan-s-/

"The UEC is currently recognized by the US, UK, Australia and New Zealand. Five Malaysian states now recognise it in various degrees, namely Sarawak, Selangor, Penang and Melaka

https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/202...-exists/1891723

"Currently, five states — Penang, Melaka, Sabah, Sarawak and Selangor — have announced that they recognise UEC though the students also need to take the Malaysia Education Certificate (SPM) examinations as well."

https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/...s-says-academic

"It receives limited recognition as an entry qualification in Sarawak, Selangor and Penang but remains unrecognised at the national level as a requirement for tertiary education and public service applications."

IPTA's are regulated by the federal government, not by the state. As much as Sarawak was the first state to recognise UEC, Sarawakian's can't use UEC to enter IPTA's either.

Errr, that is not correct

There is no such thing as a "Sarawak state-controlled IPTAs"

The Sarawak government does 'own' some IPTS'es like Swinburne Sarawak, Curtin Miri, University Technology Sarawak, etc.

But make no mistake, these are very much IPTS'es, with according fee levels. But they accept UEC as one of the qualifications that an applicant can use to enter Swinburne Sarawak/Curtin Miri/University Technology Sarawak. After paying IPTS level fees.

Which are very much more expensive than UNIMAS and UiTM Sarawak, the IPTA's physically located in Sarawak.

Selangor also has their own state owned university, UNISEL, which yes, does accept UEC as a entry qualification. But UNISEL is very much a IPTS.

As to why Penang doesn't have a state owned university, that is a question for their people to ask their government.

But it also means that UEC holders can apply for state level jobs in Sabah, Sarawak, Penang, Selangor, and Malacca.

From 2026, but yes.

From 2026, the Sarawak Government's Free Tertiary Education Scheme (FTES) will start rolling out.

It is limited to Malaysian citizens who are Sarawakian 'K' residents

And restricted to the 64 courses approved under FTES. So far no details, but public/media reporting seems to suggest "STEM, Law, Medicine, Accounting, and Finance" related courses. No word if it covers post-grad studies, or only under-grad studies.

(BTW, Centexs is not covered under FTES: https://www.theborneopost.com/2025/11/27/sa...cheme-in-2026/)

It 'only' covers fees, so things like lodging and accommodation will still need to come from the student/families.

Also no detail if it covers students who started their studies before 2026, or any age limit

Essentially it is a 'scholarship' for Sarawakian 'K' residents studying specific courses in a list of Sarawak state owned IPTS'es.

It is not quite what the IPTA's offer.

And has nothing to do with UEC recognition (or otherwise).

Direct link to PDF: https://sabah.gov.my/ecircular/incoming/skn...t/skn000206.pdf

Checksum's of the PDF (apparently):
SHA256: c8159a7d1ea1650588280c711d94e8d7e49a1c11cb83cbb36e9ff7e564c8fb63
SHA512: dca4e1c6d59ed0ff9268596d025856062c5913812ccfbb01a275a6527761e8cfb02bc486867feb8f6cbcdc00e25a353aee46fbc44251edb5b8fab744148c13a2

Already can get PTPTN loan and tak perlu bayar: apa lagi Semenanjung student mau?

/s

That is not what I said