Each year, UPU results spark debates over fairness in Malaysian university admissions. This year, Edward Wong, a top student with a perfect 4.0 CGPA, was only offered his fifth choice despite high scores. The Higher Education Department revealed extremely low acceptance rates for the courses he was rejected from between 2.4% and 13.49% even lower than Harvard’s 3.63%. This shows intense competition for limited seats. Experts advise students to apply to a mix of “reach,” “match,” and “safety” programs to improve chances. Transparency is key to understanding and easing admission concerns.
