Education

M’sia wins big at Lego challenge

PERSEVERANCE and creativity were the building blocks that helped 16 teams from primary and secondary schools across Malaysia win all top 16 prizes at this year’s Legoland School Challenge.

Nation

Parents face action if children not given mandatory primary education, says Suhakam

KUALA LUMPUR: It is mandatory for children who reach six years old to be provided with primary education, from Standard One to Six, and parents who fail to adhere to this will be subjected to action under Section 29A of the Education Act 1996.

Nation

Digitally savvy talent pool can boost economy, raise nation's creative profile, says Gobind

KUALA LUMPUR: The Digital Ministry is ready to assist the Education Ministry in enhancing the Digital Education Policy to create a more digitally savvy generation.

Nation

Melaka CM wants safer roads for school children

MELAKA: Melaka Chief Minister advocates for enhanced road safety campaigns targeting schools after witnessing five pupils left shaken and in tears following an accident at Rembia in Alor Gajah, here.

Letters

Making STEM relatable to students

From ASSOC PROF IR TS DR AHMAD JAZLAN, Faculty of Engineering, International Islamic University Malaysia.

Letters

A case for apprenticeships

From DR SYED ALWEE ALSAGOFF, Fellow, National Council of Professors Malaysia.

Nation

Tamil student wins Malay public speaking competition

A STUDENT from SJK (T) Kamun­ting has won the national-­level Malay public speaking competition for vernacular schools, Makkal Osai reported.

Nation

School given orders to close for not meeting requirements

KUALA PILAH: A madrasah (religious school) here has been ordered to close by the state Islamic Affairs Department (JHEAINS) after it was found that it was not registered with the department to run such a school.

Nation

Wira Anti-Rasuah: 32,929 students nationwide benefited from MACC programme

SHAH ALAM: A total of 32,929 primary and secondary school students across the country have benefited from the Wira Anti-Rasuah (WAR) programme, implemented by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), as of Wednesday (Sept 11).

Nation

No discrimination in education, says Education Minister

PUTRAJAYA: There must be no discrimination in education, said Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah among top six contributors to Malaysia’s 2023 GDP, says Hajiji

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah ranked as the sixth-largest contributor to Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) last year, achieving a record revenue of RM7bil.

Nation

M'sia to set up education hub for youth from developing, post-war countries, says Zambry

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia will develop a Centre of Excellence in Education and Training for youth from developing and post-war countries.

Nation

Odour pollution: Three schools in JB shift to online learning, says exco man

JOHOR BARU: Three schools in this district have shifted to home-based teaching and learning (PdPR) on Tuesday (Sept 10) following an odour pollution incident.

Letters

Vocational training, a key issue for the future in the face of global challenges

From Axel Cruau, the Ambassador of France to Malaysia.

Nation

Over 122,000 Year One pupils falling short on literacy, numeracy levels to receive help, says Education Ministry

PUTRAJAYA: More than 122,000 Year One pupils have been identified to undergo literacy and numeracy intervention, the Education Ministry says.

Education

Improving how English is taught

Letters: From DR SANGEETH RAMALINGAM, Dean/Senior lecturer, Faculty of Education, Social Sciences and Humanities, Universiti Poly-Tech Malaysia.

Education

‘Not just about medical expertise’

Multidisciplinary approach crucial for wellness professionals.

Education

Green time crucial too

While technology undoubtedly offers educational and recreational benefits, balancing screen time with green time is crucial.

Education

When personal brand is vital

A teen’s guide to standing out and achieving holistic growth.

Education

‘Let’s embrace our true colours’

AS Malaysians, we often hear that Malaysia is a melting pot of cultures and a land of diversity. But how deeply do Malaysian teenagers truly embrace this diversity in their daily lives?