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Early Schooling Assistance of RM150 should be given to parents in full, says Fadhlina

NIBONG TEBAL: The Early Schooling Assistance of RM150 per student must be paid in full to parents, with no deductions, for their children's school preparation.

Education

Malaysia emerges as one of the world’s most dynamic study destinations

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia is rapidly becoming one of the world's most dynamic international education hubs.

Nation

Mandarin, a good lesson for the future

SHAH ALAM: It's a common wish list for non-Chinese parents who send their children to Chinese schools.

Nation

Starting their schooling life with joy

KLUANG: Twin brothers Ahmad Akif Mohd Azwan and Ahmad Afif Mohd Azwan took their first steps into school life together.

Nation

Parents urged to attend aid distribution

PUTRAJAYA: Parents are encou­raged to be present at schools during the distribution of the Early Schooling Assistance (BAP), which is taking place throughout this week, says Education Ministry deputy secretary-general (management) Datuk Ahmad Suhaimi Endut.

Nation

Johor sees sharp drop in Tamil school enrolment

TAMIL education activists in Johor have expressed concern with the sizeable drop in enrolment of pupils in Tamil schools, Malaysia Nanban reported.

Nation

Education remains a national priority, says Anwar

PETALING JAYA: Education will continue to be a national priority in ensuring the development of a future generation that is knowledgeable, morally grounded and resilient, in line with the aspirations of Malaysia Madani, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Education

Over 400,000 children embark on primary school journey as 2026 academic year begins

SHAH ALAM: Over 400,000 children began their primary schooling journey across the country, says Fadhlina Sidek.

Nation

Ministry to step up anti-bullying measures in new school session, says Education sec-gen

KLUANG: The Education Ministry will step up its anti-bullying measures in the new school session this year to ensure a safe learning environment for children, says Datuk Dr Aminuddin Kassim.

Nation

Anwar wishes students a happy return to school

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim wished all students, especially Year 1 pupils, a warm welcome back as the 2026 school session begins on Monday (Jan 12).

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Road fatality shadows start of new school term

KUALA TERENGGANU: A Form Three boy did not make it to the first day of school, as he tragically died in a road accident.

Sabah & Sarawak

Relief efforts may delay some Sarawak school classes

KUCHING: The schooling calendar for selected schools in Sarawak could be temporarily postponed if they are being used as temporary relief centres.

Nation

Train is vital lifeline for students

KUALA KRAI: The morning service of the Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd (KTMB) arrived at Kuala Gris railway station yesterday, enveloped in pre-dawn mist and darkness.

Nation

Fadhlina: Teachers, students integral to school reforms

PUTRAJAYA: The Education Ministry has placed teachers, students and school communities at the heart of its education reform efforts, making them the foundation for the development of the New Education Curriculum.

Nation

Has caning lost its sting?

PETALING JAYA: School is back in session, classes are on and the books are out. But what about the cane?

Nation

Smooth start for Group A

KUALA LUMPUR: The 2026/2027 school session for all Group A schools in Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu, involving almost one million students, began smoothly.

Nation

School session kicks off for students in Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu

KUALA LUMPUR: The 2026/2027 school session in all Group A schools in Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu, involving almost one million students, began smoothly on Sunday (Jan 11).

Nation

‘Small voices’ form core of national education reform, says Fadhlina

PUTRAJAYA: The Education Ministry is making the "small voices" of teachers, pupils and school communities the main pillar of education reform, and the basis for developing the New Education Curriculum, says Fadhlina Sidek.

Nation

KTMB's 'ghost train' transforms commute for students from the interior

KUALA KRAI: Shrouded in pre-dawn dark and mist, the morning Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd (KTMB) service at Kuala Gris railway station, known locally as the 'Ghost Train', carried students from SMK Dabong on their first day of school Sunday (Jan 11).

Education

Welcome, not glorify, rankings

MALAYSIAN varsities must continue to participate in global ranking exercises as these are important for benchmarking local institutions against institutions worldwide, Malaysia's leading research universities say.