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At 57, Heng Meng Lai has become the oldest graduate in Seberang Perai Polytechnic's history, earning his Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. His journey from factory worker to diploma holder demonstrates that education knows no age limit.
A 21-year-old Aquaculture Technology student at Jeli Polytechnic has turned his YouTube-inspired terrarium hobby into a thriving micro-business, selling handcrafted miniature gardens priced between RM10 and RM570 while establishing a campus club to promote the craft.
Malaysia's polytechnic institutions have delivered a strong performance at the 31st FIRA RoboWorld Cup in Canada, claiming 14 medals and surpassing their previous year's achievement, with Higher Education Minister Zambry Abd Kadir praising the result.