Kota Kinabalu: MRSM Ranau has been named the Best Mara Educational Institution 2026 after delivering outstanding results in the 2025 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination, an achievement that also placed it among the country’s top four MRSMs.
The national award was presented in conjunction with the Hari Anugerah Pendidik Mara 2026, while the achievement also saw MRSM Ranau emerge as the best-performing institution among the nine MRSMs in Borneo.
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Deputy Chief Minister II and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun congratulated the institution, describing the achievement as a testament to the dedication and commitment of its management, teachers, students and parents.
He said the recognition reflected MRSM Ranau’s continued excellence in producing high-achieving students.
“The State Government is proud of this achievement because it proves that Sabah’s children are capable of competing and excelling at the highest level when given quality education and continuous support,” he said.
Masidi said this when receiving a courtesy call from the Malaysia Muafakat Body (Badan Pemuafakatan Malaysia) MRSM Ranau branch, led by its chairperson Pamela Joseph, together with MRSM Ranau principal Ismail Badri and their delegation at his office.
He expressed hope that the success would inspire other educational institutions in Sabah to continue striving for excellence in academic achievement, character development and student leadership.
Masidi also conveyed his appreciation to Mara for its continued commitment to providing quality education and producing competitive human capital that would contribute to the development of Sabah and the nation.
Meanwhile, Ismail thanked Masidi for his continued support, concern and commitment to the development of the education sector, particularly in Ranau.
He said Masidi’s support for education and human capital development had encouraged institutions in the district to improve academic performance while producing students who are academically excellent, competitive and of good character.
Ismail said MRSM Ranau’s success in receiving the Best Mara Educational Institution 2026 award and being ranked among the top four of 57 MRSMs nationwide was the result of a collective effort.
“This award is the outcome of the integrated efforts of all parties, including the continuous support of leaders, educators, parents and students,” he said.
