Melaka: Politeknik Merlimau is taking a proactive approach by offering direct admission to eligible students in conjunction with the Melaka edition of the MADANI Rakyat Programme (PMR) 2025, currently being held at the institution's grounds. Head of the Student Affairs and Development Department at Politeknik Merlimau Melaka, Ahmad Syukri Mohamed Yunus, explained that the initiative was introduced specifically for admission into engineering diploma programmes. This move is part of efforts to attract more potential students to the field.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, Ahmad Syukri mentioned that the initiative aims to assist students who face difficulties with the online application process. The current system only allows applicants to select study programmes without specifying the location of the institution. 'In conjunction with the MADANI Rakyat Programme, we are offering direct admission to qualified students, particularly for engineering programmes, as participation in this field has been relatively low,' he said. Interested students can visit the institution's booth to check their eligibility, and if they qualify, they will be immediately offered a place at Politeknik Merlimau.
Ahmad Syukri further revealed that 36 polytechnics and 106 community colleges nationwide are currently accepting applications for the second intake session, scheduled for Dec 28 and 29, to identify qualified candidates for admission. About 300 admission slots have been allocated for eligible students in the engineering field for the upcoming intake. Additionally, visitors attending the PMR have the opportunity to learn more about the courses offered at Politeknik Merlimau through various activities, including the Festival of Ideas exhibition.
The Melaka edition of PMR 2025 opened today, featuring a variety of activities, including community programmes, agency exhibitions, and defence demonstrations. The event, themed 'Aspirasi MADANI: Menjamin Pertahanan dan Kedaulatan Negara', is organised by the Performance Acceleration Coordination Unit (PACU) of the Prime Minister's Department, in strategic collaboration with the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) and the Melaka government. The three-day programme provides a platform for various ministries and agencies to showcase their digital initiatives and services while allowing them to engage directly with the public.