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AS artificial intelligence (AI)-generated misinformation grows, authentic storytelling has never been more important, says Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil.

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‘Teachers drive reform’

TEACHERS must remain at the heart of Malaysia's education transformation, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

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Set clear timeline, say stakeholders

PETALING JAYA: Student groups, academics and youth leaders have hailed the proposed repeal of the Universities and University Colleges Act 1971 (Auku) as a major victory for students.

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Zambry: New higher education law will strengthen autonomy

PETALING JAYA: A more comprehensive national higher education legislative framework to replace the Universities and University Colleges Act 1971 (Auku) has been identified under the Malaysia Higher Education Plan (RPTM) 2026-2035, says Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir (pic).

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Govt to abolish Auku

MELAKA: The long-awaited move to abolish the Universities and University Colleges Act 1971 (Auku) will be brought to the Cabinet this Wednesday, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

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Auku abolition proposal heading to Cabinet next week, says Anwar

AYER KEROH: Plans to abolish the Universities and University Colleges Act (Auku) 1971 will be brought to the Cabinet next week, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

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PKR National Congress: Anwar announces abolition of Auku, grants universities more freedom

AYER KEROH: The Universities and University Colleges Act (Auku) 1971 will be abolished, announced Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

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Responsibilities made clearer under controversial new student protection policy, Fadhlina says

PETALING JAYA: Fadhlina Sidek has reassured teachers that the new School Student Protection Policy will not place the entire burden of responsibility for students' safety and wellbeing on their shoulders.

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More than 80,000 offered spots at public universities, says ministry

PETALING JAYA: A total of 82,092 candidates, representing 76.10% of eligible applicants, have been offered places at public universities for bachelor's degree programmes, says the Higher Education Ministry.

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Teachers raise concerns over protection policy

PETALING JAYA: Teachers are not against a protection policy for students but do not want to sign a document that could unnecessarily implicate them in legal issues later, says the National Union of Teaching Profession of Malaysia.

Sabah & Sarawak

Serian schools to remain shut despite lower API reading

KUCHING: The air pollutant index (API) reading in Serian has dropped to below 200, but schools in the division will remain closed until after this weekend.

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Stay calm, Ministry will address concerns over new student protection policy, Fadhlina tells teachers

PETALING JAYA: Teachers, please stay calm and let the Education Ministry explain the new School Student Protection Policy, says Fadhlina Sidek.

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Johor primary school pupil wins top spot in global English contest qualifier

JOHOR BARU: Primary school pupil Wan Harriz Wan Abdul Qayyum has brought international honours to Malaysia after placing first in the qualifier round of a prestigious English language competition in Qatar.

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107 schools in Serian closed amid high haze levels

KUCHING: A total of 107 schools in Serian were ordered to close temporarily after the Air Pollutant Index (API) reading exceeded 200 in the division.

Sabah & Sarawak

Haze: 107 schools in Serian closed after API exceeds 200, says Deputy Premier

KUCHING: A total of 107 schools in Serian division have been temporarily closed after the air pollutant index (API) exceeded 200 on Wednesday (Aug 12).

Sabah & Sarawak

Haze forces closure of six schools in Tebedu

KUCHING: Six schools in Tebedu, Sarawak were closed on Wednesday (Aug 12) after the Air Pollutant Index (API) reading exceeded 200.

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Public university intake results for STPM leavers out on Aug 14

PETALING JAYA: The results of applications to study in public universities for the 2026/2027 academic session are out on Friday (Aug 14).

Sabah & Sarawak

FlySiswa available now on AirBorneo

KUCHING: Sarawak-owned AirBorneo Airways Sdn Bhd now offers higher education students flights under the FlySiswa subsidy scheme.

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Malaysia wins five medals at robot challenge in Beijing

SEPANG: A Malaysian team comprising 92 young talents brought honour to the country by winning five medals at the 23rd Robot Challenge World Championship held in Beijing on Aug 8 and 9.

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Court awards mother RM17,573 after finding school bus driver, owner and others negligent in son’s death

PETALING JAYA: A mother's six-year wait for justice ended after the Kota Baru High Court found several parties negligent in the death of her 12-year-old son, who fell through the rotten floor of a bus during a school trip.