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UEC holders retain eligibility for direct entry into private medical degree programmes

STUDENTS holding the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) who meet the minimum academic requirements will retain eligibility for direct entry into medical degree programmes at private higher education institutions (IPTS), following a Cabinet decisio...

The Cabinet has decided to maintain the eligibility of Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) holders for direct entry into private medical degree programmes, following a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, according to a Cabinet decision made today. UEC holders who have achieved at least a B4 grade in five prescribed subjects will continue to qualify for direct admission to medical programmes at private higher education institutions.

The Health Ministry and Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) will coordinate with the Higher Education Ministry to address any outstanding issues and ensure the standards and quality of medical education are preserved, particularly at private institutions.

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