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UTAR startup turns science into action
MICROALGAE may be microscopic in size, but their impact is significant.
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Pros of six-year-olds entering Year One outweigh the cons, says Anwar
KEPALA BATAS: The government's move to allow voluntary enrolment of Year One pupils at the age of six from 2027 should not be viewed in a negative light, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
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Private Chinese Schools in Perak receive RM1.8mil boost, hundreds of students get financial aid
PETALING JAYA: The Perak unity government remains committed to ensuring that all streams of education receive fair and equitable attention, says Kepayang assemblyman Nga Kor Ming.
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Education Ministry approves construction of extra classrooms at overcrowded schools in Selangor
KUALA LUMPUR: The Education Ministry has approved the construction of additional classrooms for overcrowded schools in Selangor as a short-term measure to address congestion and infrastructure shortages, says Fadhlina Sidek.
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Vague education plan raises more questions than answers, says MCA Youth
PETALING JAYA: The newly launched National Education Plan 2026-2035 must have a clear direction and detailed information if it is to address existing problems in our education system, says Ling Tian Soon.
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Govt plans to increase number of teachers to cater to expanded Year One enrolment in 2027, says Fahmi
PUTRAJAYA: The government is planning to increase the number of teachers to cater to an expected rise in Year One enrolment next year, as schools prepare to accommodate a possible intake of both six- and seven-year-old pupils, says Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.
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Education
MUCM’s Prof Jayakumar to remain VC during court case, says university
MELAKA: Prof Dr G. Jayakumar will continue to discharge his duties as Manipal University College Malaysia (MUCM) vice-chancellor in accordance with the university's governance framework and established policies, despite an ongoing court proceeding, said the university's management
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B40 children to get priority in free preschool class expansion
KUALA LUMPUR: Children from low-income B40 households are being prioritised for admission to Education Ministry preschools as part of efforts to ensure more equitable access to early childhood education nationwide, the Dewan Rakyat was told on Thursday (Jan 22).
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Preschools for building character, not pushing out ‘exam-oriented’ students, says Syed Saddiq
KUALA LUMPUR: Preschools could soon become "stress schools" if the focus shifts from having fun in education to passing diagnostic tests for early primary school entry, says Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman.
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Crime prevention, school safety remain top priority, says IGP
TAPAH: The Royal Malaysia Police continues to prioritise crime prevention and school safety through its school liaison officers (PPS) initiative, implemented since 2018 to ensure a safe and conducive learning environment.
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Entering Year One at age six or seven won't affect total years of schooling, Dewan Rakyat told
KUALA LUMPUR: Children can be enrolled in Year One once they turn seven, while entry at age six remains voluntary, the Dewan Rakyat was told.
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UTM to collaborate with Peking university
JOHOR BARU: Johor is strengthening its push to develop globally competitive talent following a new academic and research collaboration between Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) and China's top-ranked Peking University.
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Early Year One entry may strain schools further
GEORGE TOWN: With some schools already grappling with chronic teacher shortages, limited classroom capacity and inadequate resources, Penang MCA has raised concerns about a proposal to allow six-year-olds the option of entering Year One.
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‘Diagnostic tests are harmless’
PETALING JAYA: Specialised and validated diagnostic tests for young children are harmless and will not put unnecessary strain on young children.
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New entry tests for Year One to be unveiled soon
PETALING JAYA: The implementation of diagnostic tests for Year One at age six will be announced soon to ensure children are ready for this, says Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek.
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Parents: Give us more time to gauge readiness of our kids
IPOH: Parents of five-year-olds are torn over whether to send their kids to Year One next year.
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Govt to hold talks with Dong Zong soon over UEC candidates taking BM, History SPM papers
PETALING JAYA: The Education Ministry will hold discussions with the United Chinese School Committees' Association of Malaysia (Dong Zong) soon on the implementation of the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) Bahasa Melayu and History pass requirements for Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) candidates.
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New Standard One entry age can strain already struggling education system, says Penang MCA
GEORGE TOWN: With some schools already grappling with chronic teacher shortages, classroom capacity constraints and inadequate resources, Penang MCA has raised concerns over the proposal to allow six-year-olds the option of entering Year One.
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Children must pass special diagnostic test before entering Year One, says Fadhlina
ALOR SETAR: Children aged six will only be eligible to enter Year One in 2027 if they successfully pass a special diagnostic test to be introduced by the Education Ministry.
