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Action taken against Perak religious dept officer over SPM statement

IPOH: Disciplinary action has been taken against the Perak Islamic Religious Department (JAIPk) officer who criticised Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek on social media. The department expressed disappointment over the comments made by its officer regarding the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination, reported Sinar Harian. "The department will take strict action in accordance with Regulation 19(1), Public Servants...

Almost all flood-affected candidates sat for SPM oral test, says Fadhlina

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 99% of candidates affected by floods have successfully sat for the SPM oral test as scheduled, according to Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek. She added that only candidates at SMK Rantau Panjang, Kelantan, were allowed to sit for the test from yesterday (Dec 3) until Dec 5. She praised the collective efforts of...

No discrimination in education, says Education Minister

PUTRAJAYA: There must be no discrimination in education, said Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek. “Confucius was the first educator to put forward the idea of teaching without discrimination. “Given the current situation, especially post-pandemic (period), we recognise that children from less privileged backgrounds are at a greater disadvantage. “This inequality will continue to widen if we don't take any...

Fadhlina: No compromise on bullying, immorality and racial segregation in schools

NIBONG TEBAL: There will be zero tolerance for bullying, sexual misconduct and racial segregation in schools, says Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek. This will not happen on her watch in any school in the country, she added. "While we have already put certain rules and regulations in place to curb bullying and sexual misconduct, there are people who...