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...

Dr Wee questions why only RM565mil available to maintain 10,000 schools next year

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong has questioned discrepancies in the RM1bil allocation in Budget 2024 meant to maintain 10,000 schools nationwide. The Ayer Hitam MP pointed out only RM565mil was available to maintain all types of national schools, Tamil, Chinese and other schools. “Why did Budget 2024 mention RM1bil allocation for the maintenance of...

Budget 2024: Education Ministry to look into specific allocation for STEM, robotic equipment

BATU PAHAT: The Education Ministry will look into specific allocations for equipment involving science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education as well as robotics in Budget 2024. Minister Fadhlina Sidek said this was based on current needs and a measure under the STEM Strengthening Initiative to support the need for extracurricular activities in schools. She said this...

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...

Hospital Sultanah Bahiyah latest to join ‘School in Hospital’ programme

ALOR SETAR: Hospital Sultanah Bahiyah has become the latest hospital in the country to provide education to students who are warded in hospitals under the “School in Hospital” (SIH) programme. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the hospital is the 16th of 17 hospitals in the country to participate in the programme. "This programme is vital, especially in...