Malaysian Matriculation Programme
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The Malaysian Matriculation Programme (Malay: Program Matrikulasi Malaysia) is a one-year pre-university preparatory programme[1][failed verification] offered by the Ministry of Education, Malaysia.
Starting in 2005, the selection process for the Malaysian Matriculation Programme uses a quota system in which 90 per cent of the places are reserved for Bumiputeras, a term referring to the indigenous ethnic groups of Malaysia, while the remaining 10 per cent are allocated to non-Bumiputera students.[2] The quota system is part of government policies to help improve access to higher education for Bumiputera communities. This policy has sparked debate because some non-Bumiputera students who performed well in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination, the national secondary school examination taken at the end of the fifth year, have limited opportunities to enter the programme.
Graduates of the Malaysian Matriculation Programme are awarded the Sijil Matrikulasi KPM by the Ministry of Education, which is fully recognised by all public universities in Malaysia. Although primarily intended for local university admission, the certificate is also accepted by some overseas institutions, particularly in Australia and New Zealand, with recognition varying by country and institution. By comparison, the Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) is more widely recognised internationally, especially in the United Kingdom, where it is considered comparable to the A-level qualification.
To be eligible for the programme. One has to fulfill the requirements stated based on the grades achieved in the SPM result obtained in the previous year. *indicative results only, varies for different races
For instance:,
Jurusan Sains (Science Stream) :
- Bahasa Melayu - C
- Bahasa Inggeris - C
- Mathematics - B
- Additional Mathematics - C
- Chemistry - C
- Physics or Biology - C
- Sejarah - Pass
Jurusan Kejuruteraan (Engineering Stream):
- Bahasa Melayu - C
- Bahasa Inggeris - C
- Mathematics - B
- Additional Mathematics - C
- Physics - C
- Chemistry - Pass
- Sejarah - Pass
- and C in (1) of these subjects:,
Biology/ Additional Science/ Lukisan Kejuruteraan/ Pengajian Kejuruteraan Awam/ Pengajian Kejuruteraan Mekanikal/ Pengajian Kejuruteraan Elektrik & Elektronik/ Asas Kelestarian/ Pertanian/ Sains Rumah Tangga/ Reka Cipta / Sains Komputer/ Sains Sukan/ Lukisan Kejuruteraan/ Grafik Komunikasi Teknikal/ Prinsip Perakaunan / Ekonomi/ Perdagangan/ Perniagaan
Jurusan Perakaunan (Accounting Stream):
- Bahasa Melayu - C
- Bahasa Inggeris - C
- Mathematics - C
- Sejarah - Pass
- and C in (3) of these subjects:,
Physics / Chemistry / Biology/ Additional Mathematics / Science/ Additional Science/ Lukisan Kejuruteraan/ Asas Kelestarian/ Pertanian/ Sains Rumah Tangga/ Reka Cipta / Sains Komputer/ Sains Sukan/ Lukisan Kejuruteraan/ Grafik Komunikasi Teknikal/ Prinsip Perakaunan/ Ekonomi/ Perdagangan/ Perniagaan/ Pendidikan Syariah Islamiah/ Tasawwur Islam/ Pengajian Kejuruteraan Awam/ Pengajian Kejuruteraan Mekanikal/ Pengajian Kejuruteraan Elektrik & Elektronik
Jurusan Perakaunan Profesional (Professional Accounting Stream) [Bumiputera only]:
- Bahasa Melayu - C
- Bahasa Inggeris - A-
- Mathematics - A
- Additional Mathematics - C
- Sejarah - Pass
- and A in (3) of these subjects:,
Physics/ Chemistry/ Biology/ Science/ Additional Science/ Lukisan Kejuruteraan/ Asas Kelestarian/ Pertanian/ Sains Rumah Tangga/ Reka Cipta / Sains Komputer/ Sains Sukan/ Lukisan Kejuruteraan/ Grafik Komunikasi Teknikal/ Prinsip Perakaunan/ Ekonomi/ Perdagangan/ Perniagaan/ Pendidikan Syariah Islamiah/ Tasawwur Islam/ Pengajian Kejuruteraan Awam/ Pengajian Kejuruteraan Mekanikal/ Pengajian Kejuruteraan Elektrik & Elektronik
- Pass Apititude Test and Interview
Background
Since its inception in the 1980s, the matriculation programme was handled by respective local universities. In 1998, the Matriculation Division was established by the Ministry of Education, Malaysia. The first matriculation programme started in 1999. The selection of potential candidates entering the programme are based on the result of the trial examination for Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM).
Prior to 2019, seats for matriculation programme has been increased from 25,000 to 40,000 but the 90:10 quota retained, sparking controversy especially among non-Malay political parties and community for marginalizing Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) candidates.