Malaysia Expands Education Funding and Digital Skills Development

Malaysia announced its 2027 Budget on 9 October, allocating RM19.1 billion to higher education to support university infrastructure, student welfare and improvements in higher education facilities. The budget also reinforces the importance of technical education, STEM, artificial intelligence and digital skills development.

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