Education

Advancing AI partnerships

Building artificial intelligence (AI) capacity should be the region's priority, given its accelerating impact across industries, public services and societies, says Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM) president Prof Dr Jeffrey Chiang Choong Luin.

Education

UiTM students put respect first

EVEN as modes of interaction evolve, the art of communication itself remains rooted in four core values: kindness, respect, empathy and decency (KindRED).

Education

Listening to our youth

Education in 2026 is about four things: enhanced technological support in teaching and learning; maturing digital strategies centred on sustaining institutions of higher learning; prioritising adaptable skills; and ensuring education remains relevant, engaging and outcome-driven to benefit the main stakeholders – students.

Education

Championing printed words

DESPITE my trepidation, I made it a point to visit a book sale recently.

Education

Awards celebrate top achievers

ACADEMIC excellence, co-curricular accomplishments and university admissions often give students the impetus to go the extra mile and fulfil their potential.

Education

Giving students a sense of purpose

IN today's changing world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence, students are looking for purpose-driven education.

Education

Unlocking potential on Pulau Tuba

OPPORTUNITIES mean little if students are not ready to step beyond their comfort zones.

Education

Connect to transform

BUILDING a bridge to a closed community requires more than just funding; it requires a seat at the table.

Education

Don't miss it: Taiwan scholarship programmes

The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in Malaysia is inviting Malaysians who wish to further their studies in Taiwan to apply for its scholarship programmes.

Education

UM subjects soar in global rankings

Universiti Malaya (UM) recorded a strong and broad-based performance in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject 2026, led by a significant improvement in Education Studies, which reentered the global Top 100.

Education

Tackling talent shortage with ‘franchise-based’ model

Higher education must move beyond static campus-based learning and adapt to an artificial intelligence (AI)-native world, says Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir.

Education

Building future property developers

THERE is a belief in the marketplace that all it takes to make it as a property developer is a pile of cash.

Education

Getting ahead with corporate mentors

AMID a mismatch between industry demand and graduates' skills readiness, Rehda Institute has broadened its focus beyond built environment training to support national talent development.

Nation

National service to expand to 20 public universities in 2027

PEKAN: The National Service Training Programme (PLKN) will be expanded to 20 public universities nationwide next year, said Training Department director-general Datuk Ya'cob Samiran.

Nation

No kids will be rejected, says Fadhlina on six-year-olds at Year One intake

KUALA LUMPUR: Schools are ready and have the capacity to handle the influx of six-year-olds entering Year One, says Fadhlina Sidek.

Nation

Australia’s New Colombo Plan to offer 500 scholarships annually by 2028

PETALING JAYA: Australia's New Colombo Plan (NCP) will expand to offer 500 scholarships annually by 2028 to build a larger cohort of students with stronger Indo-Pacific capabilities.

Nation

Education Ministry to prioritise reserve candidates to meet next year’s teaching needs

KUALA LUMPUR: The Education Ministry (MOE) will mobilise reserve candidates from the Education Services Commission (SPP) list to fill teacher shortages in preparation for next year's teaching needs.

Nation

PTPTN to prioritise poorest students, incentives for top achievers to be considered gradually, says PM

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government is prioritising education assistance for students from the poorest backgrounds, while incentives for high-performing students will be considered in stages.

Nation

PM announces 10-year income tax exemption for TAR UMT

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced a 10-year income tax exemption for Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT), easing months of concern over the university's tax status.

Sabah & Sarawak

Teacher shortage in Chinese schools needs urgent action, says Sabah minister

KOTA KINABALU: The unending shortage of teachers in national-type Chinese schools (SJKC) in Sabah requires serious attention and immediate action to ensure that the quality of education is preserved, says Datuk James Ratib said.