Kuala lumpur: The Malaysian Higher Education Blueprint (RPTM) 2026-2035, which includes placing Form Six and Matriculation Programmes under the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), is hailed as a comprehensive roadmap to strengthen the nation's education system and boost its global competitiveness.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) vice-chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Sufian Jusoh described the RPTM 2026-2035, launched by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, as a long-awaited, forward-looking initiative capable of addressing future challenges. He highlighted that the initiative to place Form Six and matriculation programmes entirely under MOHE is a welcomed move by UKM, which enrolled its first Form Six students last year.
As the institution spearheading this pilot programme, UKM is committed to expanding access to high-quality education for Form Six students by offering more comprehensive and impactful learning opportunities within the university environment. Prof Sufian expressed full confidence in the government to steer the country's higher education and ensure that Form Six students are given ample opportunities to develop their full potential. This initiative aims to prepare students to become mature and competent university candidates with a clear sense of career direction.
The programme is designed to offer an inclusive yet challenging academic path that evaluates students not only through examinations but also through engagement in research, innovation, and social responsibility. Prof Sufian believes that through such collaborative efforts, a generation of Form Six and matriculation students can be produced who are not only ready for university but also equipped to become knowledgeable, competitive, and ethical contributors to Malaysian society.
The RPTM 2026-2035 charts a new direction for the country's higher education based on human values, well-being, and sustainability to produce knowledgeable, ethical, and globally competitive individuals. According to the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) RPTM executive summary, higher education must not only function as an economic driver but also shape responsible individuals and societies. The plan will be anchored on four core values outlined in the Higher Education Framework: humanity-centred, holistic well-being, shared prosperity, and sustainability.
The summary explains that the humanity-centred approach calls for the balanced integration of knowledge, manners, and values, with emphasis on human well-being, environmental conservation, and efforts towards shared prosperity.