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  "id": 3945673,
  "title": "Form Six allowance to elevate dignity of pre-university education - Fadhlina",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/form-six-allowance-to-elevate-dignity-of-pre-university-education",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-28T10:58:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/08/1520823/form-six-allowance-elevate-dignity-pre-university-education-fadhlina"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "BUKIT MERTAJAM: Education Minister Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek announced a new allowance for Form Six students today, stating it will enhance the welfare and prestige of pre-university education. This reform aims to safeguard the welfare and dignity of pre-university students under the Education Ministry, according to Fadhlina. The allowance, part of Budget 2027, has been a long-standing issue raised by the ministry and students since her tenure began. The Prime Minister, who is also Finance Minister, announced the allocation during the Sesi Temu Anwar programme at IPG Kampus Tuanku Bainun. Fadhlina thanked students nationwide for their consistent advocacy for this cause.",
  "summary": "BUKIT MERTAJAM: The allowance for Form Six students will help strengthen their welfare and elevate the status of pre-university education, said Education Minister Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek.",
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Govt considers allowance for Form Six students",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/govt-considers-allowance-for-form-six-students",
        "published": "2026-08-28T08:58:07.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Anwar: Budget 2027 to include allowance for Form Six students",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/anwar-budget-2027-to-include-allowance-for-form-six-students",
        "published": "2026-08-28T09:18:12.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "Form Six students to get allowance from 2027",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/form-six-students-to-get-allowance-from-2027",
        "published": "2026-08-28T09:43:00.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}