What’s next after SPM? Your passport to the world starts here

CONGRATULATIONS SPM graduates. You’ve conquered the exams, and now, the world is officially your oyster. You’re feeling that post-exam bliss—but also a little pang of “what to do next?”. As you consider your next steps, Sunway College stands ready to be your passport to the world. Building blocks for a global future Think of Sunway College as your launchpad...

Re-inventing higher education: The Sunway Signature Collection equips graduates to be both job-ready and future-ready

WHEN the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025 was released in January, it revealed a workforce in the midst of a major transformation. The report highlighted the rising demand for skills like analytical thinking, adaptability, Artificial Intelligence (AI) proficiency and digital literacy – skills that are quickly becoming essential for the future. It also pointed...

Sunway TES students score top honours on global stage

ACCOUNTING has evolved beyond number crunching into a dynamic field requiring strategy, analysis, and leadership. No longer confined to the back office, accountants now drive key decisions and shape global financial landscapes. At the forefront of this transformation is Sunway TES, a leading institution renowned for its academic excellence and holistic approach to student development. Through programmes like...

Malaysia to provide education, healthcare aid to Baitulmaqdis, says Anwar

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia will provide specific aid for education and healthcare in Baitulmaqdis, Palestine, in addition to recovery efforts in Gaza, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, said the assistance, provided through the wakaf instrument, aligns with a request from the Imam of Al-Aqsa Mosque, Sheikh Dr Ekrima Sa'id Sabri,...

Level up your future after IGCSE with AUSMAT at Sunway College

HAVING successfully completed your IGCSE journey, you’re now ready to embark on the next exciting chapter of your academic life. Sunway College’s Australian Matriculation (AUSMAT) programme offers a seamless transition into higher education, building upon the strong foundation laid by IGCSE studies. This globally recognised programme is tailored to equip students with the mindset to excel in...

Teachers, schools given autonomy for 2024/2025 final academic test

KUALA LUMPUR: The Education Ministry has granted autonomy to teachers and schools to conduct the final academic session test for the 2024/2025 session as part of improvements and empowerment of School-Based Assessment (PBS). Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh said the improvements include a shift in reporting format from the mastery format of Continuous Assessment (PB)...

Experience vs education: Who’s better qualified?

IN today’s competitive job market, employers are constantly looking for the ideal candidate with the perfect combination of experience and relevant academic qualifications. But in reality, most employers will generally have to find a balance between the two factors. Hence, the age-old debate – does having a fancy degree land you the job? Or do years of...

Anwar plans to cut education subsidies for ultra-rich kids in Budget 2025

PUTRAJAYA: The Budget 2025 will benefit those genuinely in need and cut subsidies for the “ultra rich”, including in education, hints Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. "We proceed by ensuring that the allocation will be distributed appropriately and to stop leakages. We also want to stop the high subsidy currently being enjoyed by the children...

Reconsider UPSR, PT3 return

KUALA LUMPUR: Educators and parent groups say the reintroduction of major examinations such as the UPSR and PT3 should only be considered if the assessments are of substance and quality. They cautioned against any “quick fix” solutions and over-reliance on such assessments that may not appropriately evaluate students’ knowledge and competencies. Parent Action Group for Education chairman...

China woman proud to be grandma at 36, slammed for prioritising children over son’s education

BEIJING: A woman in China proudly became a grandmother at the age of 36 after her 18-year-old son welcomed his first child, igniting a heated debate across the country about early marriage and parenthood. The young grandmother, surnamed Liu, hails from Huizhou city in southern China’s Guangdong province and works in the interior decorating industry. On Aug...