Education Ministry

29AprApril 29, 2024

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. The Education Minister said the ministry is evaluating each school individually to decide on the best solutions necessary to reduce classroom congestion and improve education quality. She said conditions vary from school to school, each with unique challenges that...

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29AprApril 29, 2024

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. The group, comprising chairmen of the schools' parent-teacher associations (PTA), said this was an "unwarranted" move to introduce a non-DLP class in the affected schools. The group, represented by Melaka...

By Stephanie Chanmalaysia, NewsBahasa Melayu, DLP, Dual Language Programme, Education Ministry, Magpie, Melaka Action Group For Parents In Education, Parent-Teacher Association, PTA0 CommentsRead more...

21AprApril 21, 2024

Iran-Israel conflict: Mindef ready to deploy Armed Forces to secure safety of M’sian students

KOTA BHARU: The Defence Ministry (Mindef) is prepared to deploy the Armed Forces personnel to the Middle East to provide support in handling the safety of Malaysian students following the Iran-Israel conflict. Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari said Mindef would discuss with the Foreign Affairs Ministry and obtain information on the latest developments of the situation...

By Stephanie Chanmalaysia, NewsAdly Zahari, Armed Forces, Education Ministry, Middle East, Mindef, Safety, Students, Veterans, Welfare0 CommentsRead more...

13AprApril 13, 2024

Education Ministry extends PISMP intake to STPM, STAM, matriculation grads

KUALA LUMPUR: The Education Ministry will extend the intake of candidates for the Bachelor of Teaching Degree Programme (PISMP) to include Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM), Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM), and Matriculation Programme graduates starting this year. In a statement on Saturday (April 13), the ministry announced that this initiative will provide opportunities for more...

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25MarMarch 25, 2024

We will not tolerate sexual harassment, says Education Ministry

PETALING JAYA: The Education Ministry has taken action in a case involving a teacher sexually harassing a student. The ministry said it would not tolerate any incidents of sexual harassment at any of its institutions. "This case is under the ministry’s attention and action has been taken according to existing guidelines," it said in a statement on...

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23MarMarch 23, 2024

Education Ministry to cooperate in probe into death of college student in Lahat Datu

PUTRAJAYA: The Education Ministry will fully cooperate in the investigation into the death of a vocational college student who was found dead in a dormitory with injuries and bruises on his body on Friday (March 22). The ministry said on Saturday (March 23) that it would not compromise with bullying in all educational institutions under its...

By De Fa Wangmalaysia, NewsCooperation, Death, Dormitory, Education Ministry, Student, Vocational College0 CommentsRead more...

20MarMarch 20, 2024

Pupils may feel singled out, say parent groups

PUTRAJAYA: The Education Ministry’s measure to separate pupils into a three-month intervention programme has sparked concerns among parent groups that fear it may lead to pupils feeling singled out and stigmatised. Melaka Action Group for Parents in Education (Magpie) chairman Mak Chee Kin said segregating pupils who have yet to master the 3M skills – reading,...

By Stephanie Chanmalaysia, News3M, Counting, Education, Education Ministry, Fadhlina, Mak Chee Kin, Mastery, NUTP, PAGE, Reading, School, Segregation, Skills, Writing0 CommentsRead more...

13MarMarch 13, 2024

Ordering school canteens to remain open during Ramadan ‘excessive’, says PAS

PETALING JAYA: The Education Ministry's directive for school canteens to remain open during Ramadan is controversial and "excessive", says the PAS ulama council. The Islamist party expressed reservations over the Education Ministry's decision, saying it could ignite public discord. Ulama council chief Datuk Ahmad Yahaya said closing school canteens during Ramadan was a societal norm to respect...

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11MarMarch 11, 2024

Vernacular schools are uniting people, not splitting them apart, says Aaron Ago

PETALING JAYA: Vernacular schools are not a factor leading to division but rather towards unity, says the National Unity Minister. Datuk Seri Aaron Ago Dagang points to enrolment data, indicating a continuous increase in non-Chinese students attending Chinese vernacular schools and non-Indian students in Tamil vernacular schools from 2018 to 2023. "This demonstrates that unity among the...

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21DecDecember 21, 2023

PM: Graduate teacher placement issues to be resolved by Education Ministry

TANJUNG MALIM: The issues of teacher placement involving graduates with education degrees will be resolved soon, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. During a "Temu Anwar" (meet Anwar) session here on Thursday (Dec 21), the Prime Minister said approval was granted to the ministry to increase teaching positions by next year. “Minister Fadhlina Sidek had announced there will...

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