Mendaki launches fully-subsidised virtual academic programme for 600 A-level Malay Muslim students

Yayasan Mendaki has launched a fully subsidised academic programme to support approximately 600 A-level Malay/ Muslim students preparing for the Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-level examinations.

The Mendaki Aspire programme offers targeted academic support through structured lessons and guided practice, Mendaki said.

The programme is aimed at “strengthening conceptual understanding, improving subject mastery and enhancing examination readiness”, it added.

Weekend supplementary lessons

The online programme is designed to complement students’ existing school commitments and provides accessible and structured academic support, Mendaki said.

It will run on weekends from May 30, 2026, until November 2026.

Lessons will cover seven key A-level subjects: General Paper, Economics, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, History and Literature in English.

Online lessons

Lessons will be conducted online for flexible participation, with each lesson lasting 1.5 hours, Mendaki said.

Students can submit questions through an online form before or during lessons for clarification, and will also receive lesson notes and recordings after each lesson.

Mendaki said a dedicated learning platform purpose-built for A-level preparation will be used for the programme.

The platform will include a personal learning dashboard for students to track their progress across sessions, subjects, and practices.

“Students' submissions are automatically analysed to surface individual learning gaps, and tutors receive insights to help them prioritise the areas that need the most attention,” Mendaki said.

Support for 600 A-Level students

Speaking on the programme’s first day on May 30, Zaqy Mohamad, chairman of Mendaki, said the new virtual initiative will support 600 A-level students.

Zaqy, who is also Senior Minister of State for the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment, delivered his opening remarks via video recording.

“Aspire is a promise that A-level students are not alone in this journey. Through the programme, we will strengthen core A-level concepts, provide flexible online support through to November, and help you practise and prepare as examinations approach,” he said.

Zaqy added that the programme is not only for students who are struggling, but also for those who want to push themselves further and discover how far they can go.

He also reminded parents that the A-levels are just one of many pathways to success, noting that others have also succeeded through polytechnics, institutes of technical education (ITE) and work-study routes.

“And every pathway deserves respect and support,” he said.

“On that note, Mendaki remains committed to supporting students across all educational and career pathways so that no one walks alone.”