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Sabah & Sarawak
Rural Sabah realities must guide compulsory schooling at six, says PTS
KOTA KINABALU: Efforts to strengthen early childhood education and make enrolment compulsory for six-year-olds in future must take into account the challenges faced by communities in rural Sabah, says Persatuan Tadika Sabah (PTS) chairman Sonia Chin.
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Sabah & Sarawak
Sabah rep: Prioritise local graduates in 20,000-teacher intake
KOTA KINABALU: The recruitment of 20,000 new teachers to meet national education needs is timely, but other factors must be considered, said a state opposition leader.
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Education
My journey to medical school
Letters: From VIISHNU THAMBIRAJA, Medical student, IMU University.
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Education
‘AI will expose bad teaching’
Only educators who offer wisdom, empathy and guidance will thrive.
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Education
Easing the pathway for flexi learning
IN line with the Malaysia Higher Education Blueprint (RPTM) 2026-2035, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) is setting up Credentia, a flexible education and credentialing unit, to complement the existing micro-credential ecosystem and the micro-credentialing mechanism for flexible education pathways
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Education
Getting child safety right
WITH the implementation of the minimum age limit of 16 years for social media usage expected as early as July, experts say the regulatory sandbox currently in place is vital to ensure the measure is effective.
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Education
Hands-on with ‘Mr Wishy Washy’
THE term "wishy-washy" typically carries a negative connotation, but "Mr Wishy Washy" – a youth volunteer initiative – is anything but that.
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Education
Worrying statistics
One in four children in Malaysia has come across sexual or disturbing content online without expecting it, says Unicef representative to Malaysia Robert Gass.
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Education
NEP reforms ‘bold’
But its success hinges on the quality of graduate outcomes, academics say.
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Nation
Ministry to keep 3,164 SKMs open despite low enrolment
JOHOR BARU: There are over 3,000 schools with fewer than 150 students in the country due to low enrolment and the Education Ministry has pledged not to close them down.
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Education
‘D.E.A.R. students’
Students develop reading habits best when schools prioritise reading time and recognise it as a core part of a vibrant school culture, says Yogamalar Chandrasekaran.
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Education
Of books and screens
As students enter adolescence and beyond, their main influence shifts to peers and, increasingly, social media influencers.
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Education
Remember when reading was a hobby?
To reignite a passion for books, parents and teachers must take the lead.
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Nation
STAM exam results out on Feb 5
PUTRAJAYA: The results of the 2025 Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) will be released on Feb 5, says the Education Ministry.
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Nation
TVET graduate employment rates exceed 95% in most fields, says Zahid
PETALING JAYA: Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) graduates' employment rates have reached over 95% for most fields of study, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
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Nation
Safer Internet Day eyes stronger cyber safety awareness
KUALA LUMPUR: The Safer Internet Day 2026 celebration on Feb 8 will focus on strengthening the role of parents in monitoring their children's Internet usage, while also raising public awareness of cybercrime threats.
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Nation
Ministry to recruit 20,000 teachers
PETALING JAYA: The Education Ministry will recruit 20,000 new Grade DG9 Education Service Officers on a contract of service basis to meet the demand for teachers in schools nationwide.
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Nation
Cabinet wants explanation for steep rise in classroom building costs
PUTRAJAYA: The Cabinet will seek further clarification from the Education Ministry on the estimated cost of constructing a classroom, which has reportedly risen to between RM280,000 and RM520,000.
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Education
Education Ministry to recruit 20,000 contract teachers nationwide
PETALING JAYA: The Education Ministry will recruit 20,000 new Grade DG9 Education Service Officers on a Contract of Service basis to meet the demand for teachers in schools nationwide.
