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Johor govt to launch pilot school initiative next year, says Mentri Besar
JOHOR BARU: The Johor state government is set to launch pilot schools next year in a bid to advance the state education system, aiming to make it more competitive and progressive.
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Cabinet will decide if vernacular schools can accept funds through boards and foundations
PETALING JAYA: The Cabinet has decided that it will consider allowing vernacular schools to receive funds through its board of directors and foundations, including from activities involving alcohol brands.
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Perak to monitor all donations to schools
IPOH: Contributions or sponsorships made to schools must always comply with procedures and guidelines set by the Education Ministry, says Khairudin Abu Hanipah.
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Orang Asli student sets on path to be teacher with perfect STPM CGPA
KUANTAN: Wanting to follow her elder sister's path to university, Jazlin Jusoh became the sole Orang Asli student in Pahang to achieve a perfect 4.0 cumulative grade point average (CGPA) in the 2023 Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM).
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Fewer students sitting for STPM
PETALING JAYA: Although the number of Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) 2023 candidates have increased slightly compared with 2021, it has dropped by around 14,000 compared with a decade ago.
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Young achievers hope to enrol in university and course of choice
SELAYANG: Now that they have achieved top scores in the Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM), these brilliant young minds are hoping to be accepted into the university of their choice to pursue their dream course.
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Students prove poverty is no barrier
SELAYANG: Nearly three-quarters of the top Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) 2023 candidates are from the B40 group.
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Malaysians grateful for evacuation mission, thank PM
DHAKA: While it has been terrifying days for some Malaysians here due to protests and unrest in the city since July 1, the move to temporarily stop Internet service in Bangladesh made matters worse.
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Diligence and determination pay off for top scorers
GEORGE TOWN: Unlike many of her peers, Amsyar Muawiyah Mohd Sofi did not have the luxury of attending tuition classes or purchasing expensive study guides.
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M’sian students escape unrest in Bangladesh
SEPANG: Malaysian students in Bangladesh experienced government-imposed curfews, violent protests, exorbitant price increase and even dwindling food supplies when they were there.
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Beware the dark side of messaging platforms, Fahmi cautions schools
KUALA LUMPUR: Schools using messaging platforms for teacher-student communication must be wary of negative elements such as sexual grooming and pornography, says Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.
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Penang sees improvement in STPM 2023 academic average
GEORGE TOWN: Penang's Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) 2023 cumulative grade point average (CGPA) has shown an increase.
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All forms of fundraising allowed for schools, as long as guidelines followed, says Fadhlina
SELAYANG: All forms and sources of fundraising for schools are allowed, says Fadhlina Sidek.
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Sabah & Sarawak
Sabah sees improvement in STPM results over 2022
KOTA KINABALU: Less than 5% of Sabah’s 7,982 STPM 2023 candidates managed to pass all five subjects, although an improvement was seen over the previous year.
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35 Perak schools achieve 100% passes in STPM 2023
IPOH: A total of 35 schools in Perak recorded 100% passes for the Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) 2023 examination.
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STPM sees highest-ever national CGPA for 2023
SELAYANG: The cumulative grade point average (CGPA) for the Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) 2023 examinations has improved by 0.02 from 2022 to 2.84.
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Education Ministry updates guidelines for English language teachers from Singapore
KUALA LUMPUR: The Education Ministry is updating the guidelines and mechanisms for the entry of English language teachers from Singapore, says its minister, Fadhlina Sidek.
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Sabah & Sarawak
Rural students learn life skills through cooking lessons in Kiulu
KOTA KINABALU: Some 120 students in the rural Kiulu sub-district, about 50km from here, learned from professional chefs how the right cooking methods can offer more than just good food in their homes.
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Group wants new higher education blueprint to be more inclusive for disabled community
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia should comply with the Persons with Disabilities (OKU) Act 2008 and Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) when drafting the Malaysia Higher Education Plan 2026-2035, say rights activists.
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Schools must follow programme organisation guidelines, says Education Ministry
PUTRAJAYA: Institutions under the Education Ministry must adhere to existing guidelines on the organisation of programmes and the acceptance of donations.