Higher Ed Access Overhaul (Malaysia): Malaysia’s Cabinet approved a new alternative university entry pathway for students from religious schools, private schools, and Chinese independent secondary schools—keeping merit-based admission for those with full SPM, and creating a second route for students who passed only Bahasa Melayu and History papers, including options like Dakwah, Al-Quran and As-Sunnah, and Tahfiz Education. K-12 Exam Updates (India): CBSE Class 10 students begin Phase-2 board exams Friday, with about 6.68 lakh taking tests for improvement or compartment clearance under the NEP-style “main + improvement” approach. Budget & Governance (US): Burlington’s Town Meeting passed an $87M education budget for FY27 after process debate, while Wyoming’s Johnson County school board will shrink from nine to seven trustees for the November election. Student Support & Safety (US): Pace Center for Girls will close its Ormond Beach education center June 26, shifting schooling to counseling-only support and coordinating new school plans for affected students. Policy & Rights (Austria/Europe): Austrian Jewish students say public events require heavy police coordination due to safety fears, highlighting ongoing campus antisemitism pressures.