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Nation
Letting non-bumis into UiTM cardiothoracic programme will help country, says Zaid
PETALING JAYA: The needs of the nation must come first in the deliberation to open Universiti Teknologi Mara's (UiTM) cardiothoracic surgery programme to non-bumiputras, said Zaid Ibrahim.
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Look into TVET to prepare country for industrial boom
PETALING JAYA: With high-technology investments continuing to come in from China to Malaysia, it is crucial to develop a larger skilled workforce, says a trade group.
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‘We’re on top of issues flagged by World Bank’
SERDANG: The issues raised in a World Bank report regarding the country’s education system have actually been addressed by the Education Ministry in a progressive and proactive manner, says Fadhlina Sidek.
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Nation
Uncovering secrets of 5,700-year-old Penang Woman
GEORGE TOWN: Scientists are attempting to delve into the anthropological origins and lineage of Penang Woman, the 5,700-year-old skeletal remains found in an ancient burial ground on mainland Penang, unearthed in 2017.
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Perikatan will never shut down vernacular schools, reiterates Wan Ahmad Fayhsal
HULU SELANGOR: Perikatan Nasional will never shut down vernacular schools if it comes to power, reiterates Bersatu youth chief Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal.
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Nation
Zambry: No official discussion on opening UiTM cardiothoracic programme to non-bumis
KUALA LUMPUR: There has been no discussion on the proposal to open the cardiothoracic surgery post-graduate programme at Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) to non-bumiputra students, says Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir.
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Sabah & Sarawak
Sabah Wildlife Dept celebrates successful pangolin conservation efforts
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah wildlife authorities worked with key local conservation groups to hold a host of initiatives for the protection and conservation of pangolins throughout the state.
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Nation
Malaysian universities excel in Times Higher Education Asia Rankings 2024
PETALING JAYA: Malaysian universities have excelled in the Times Higher Education’s (THE) Asia University Rankings 2024 with all top six institutions improving compared to last year.
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Nation
Disadvantaged kids still struggling with education
KUALA LUMPUR: The latest World Bank report shows that Malaysia is still dealing with the impact of the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic where children’s education is concerned.
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Nation
Preschool experience essential to kids’ education outcomes, say experts
PETALING JAYA: Children must possess school-readiness skills to avoid challenges in reading, writing, and mathematics throughout their schooling, say experts and stakeholders.
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Nation
Experts: Kids must have their say
KUALA LUMPUR: The missing piece in discussing children’s rights is the participation of the children themselves as direct stakeholders in these issues, say experts.
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Nation
Education Ministry to expand preschool classes, develop teachers
PETALING JAYA: Preschool classes will be expanded throughout educational institutions under the Education Ministry.
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Nation
Making more room to learn
KLANG: The Education Ministry is working to resolve the overcrowding issue at 86 high-density schools nationwide, says Fadhlina Sidek.
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Nation
Education Ministry finetuning solutions to reduce overcrowding in 86 ‘high-density’ schools across Malaysia
KLANG: There are 86 ‘high-density schools’ across the country that face overcrowding, compromising education quality, says Fadhlina Sidek.
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Nation
Parents against introduction of non-DLP class in Melaka schools
MELAKA: A group of parents are against the introduction of a non-Dual Language Programme (DLP) class in a dozen schools where the programme has been implemented here.
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Sabah & Sarawak
Sabah Education Dept told to probe claims of stale food served in school canteen
KOTA KINABALU: School canteen operators who neglect cleanliness will face stern action, says Sabah Education executive committee chief Datuk Mohd Ariffin Arif.
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Nation
INTERACTIVE: Too many young healthcare workers earning below RM2,000
PETALING JAYA: The country's healthcare system is among the best in the world but this is not reflected in the salaries of young people in the field.
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Education
‘Better pay for teachers, please’
THE government has been working diligently to improve our education system, as evident in the Malaysia Education Blueprint 2013-2025.
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Education
Tackling workload challenges in M’sian varsities
Sharing the workload with industry, balancing the workload among staff, and focusing more on students’ learning, can effectively reduce strain on overworked educators, says City University deputy vice-chancellor (Academic) Prof David Ngo Chek Ling.
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Education
From lecturer to student
LETTER: FROM MAGARET SIVAPRAGASAM, PhD Postgraduate student of science communication UWE Bristol, United Kingdom