KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 3 -- The entry requirements for the Nursing Diploma programme for Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) school leavers have been relaxed to just three credits, which include Bahasa Melayu, Mathematics, and Science.
Previously, candidates were required to have five credits, including Bahasa Melayu, Mathematics or Additional Mathematics, one Science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Applied Science), English, and a pass in any other subject to qualify for the programme, according to a report in Utusan Malaysia today.
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad confirmed this in a statement to the Malay daily.
He said the circular regarding the relaxed entry requirements that had gone viral on social media was true.
"Yes, it...