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Four schools in Selangor move to home-based learning after storm

PETALING JAYA: Four schools affected by a storm in Teluk Panglima Garang, Selangor, will conduct home-based teaching and learning (PdPR) sessions as the Education Ministry moves to carry out immediate repair works.

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CCTVs to be installed in schools to better protect students

KUALA LUMPUR: Schools with a history of bullying will be prioritised for closed-circuit television (CCTV) installation as part of the Education Ministry's latest safety initiative, which aims to better protect students and prevent future incidents.

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Clarify which institutions eligible for PTPTN first-class exemption, Dr Wee urges Higher Education Ministry

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong (BN-Ayer Hitam) has called on the Higher Education Ministry to clarify which institutions would be applicable for the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) first-class honours loan repayment exemption.

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Mental health and safety measures to be strengthened in schools, says Fadhlina

PETALING JAYA: The Education Ministry will strengthen mental health intervention programmes across all educational institutions under its purview, says Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek.

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Education Ministry to review effectiveness of TinDak campaign modules

PETALING JAYA: The Education Ministry will review the effectiveness of the Tindak Demi Anak Kita (TinDak) campaign modules and implement comprehensive awareness campaigns across all educational institutions.

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Ex-police chief proposes counselling sessions every six months to combat school violence

KUALA LUMPUR: A series of mandatory psychological counselling sessions should be implemented nationwide for students to safeguard their mental health, says a former senior police officer.

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Ministry to prioritise CCTV installation in schools with recent bullying cases

KUALA LUMPUR: Schools with the most recent bullying cases will be among those prioritised for closed-circuit television (CCTV) installation in dormitories, says the Education Ministry.

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School stabbing: Classes to continue as usual for now, says Education DG

PUTRAJAYA: Teaching and learning (PdP) sessions at the school where a female student was fatally stabbed will continue as usual, says Dr Mohd Azam Ahmad.

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Geopolitical tensions a reason for international students to pursue studies in Malaysia, says Zambry

MELAKA: Global geopolitical tensions are one of the reasons international students are choosing to pursue their studies in Malaysia, especially at the postgraduate level.

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School stabbing: School's administrators to be transferred pending probe outcome, says Education DG

PUTRAJAYA: Administrators of the school where the fatal stabbing incident took place will be temporarily transferred to the District Education Office pending the outcome of investigations, says Dr Mohd Azam Ahmad.

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UPM suspends safety director amid probe of dog killings

PETALING JAYA: Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) has temporarily suspended the director of its Occupational Safety and Health Management Office from operational duties while authorities investigate allegations of stray dog killings on campus.

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Rising trend of misconduct in schools needs urgent collective action, says Education DG

KUALA LUMPUR: The growing trend of negative behaviour in schools must be viewed in a broader context, not just as isolated disciplinary breaches, says Education director-general Dr Mohd Azam Ahmad.

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School stabbing: Special committee set up to ensure thorough investigation, says Fadhlina

PETALING JAYA: Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said a special committee has been established to ensure that all aspects related to the stabbing case involving two students are investigated thoroughly, transparently, and fairly.

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Budget 2026: New schools to address overcrowding

SHAH ALAM: The announcement of the construction of 38 new schools, including nine in Selangor, under Budget 2026 reflects the government's commitment to ensuring equitable access to quality education in line with the state's rapid population growth.

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PTPTN free education quota depends on annual applications, says Higher Education Minister

KUALA LUMPUR: The number of students eligible for the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) free education initiative will depend on the number of applicants each year, said Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir.

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SPM elsewhere for rape suspects

PUTRAJAYA: The well-being of the 15-year-old gang rape victim in Melaka is the priority, says the Education Ministry.

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Higher Education Ministry permits online, hybrid learning for Hindu students, lecturers over Deepavali

PETALING JAYA: The Higher Education Ministry will allow online or hybrid teaching and learning (PdP) sessions for Hindu students and lecturers across all public higher education institutions, including public universities, polytechnics, and community colleges, in conjunction with Deepavali on Oct 20.

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6,000 students down with influenza, schools told to follow Health Ministry guidelines

PUTRAJAYA: About 6,000 school students nationwide have been infected with influenza so far, prompting the closure of several schools on the advice of their respective district health offices.

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Expelled students in rape probe to sit SPM at separate centre, says Education DG

PUTRAJAYA: The four male students accused of raping a Form Three girl in Alor Gajah, Melaka, will sit their SPM papers at a different location, says Education director general Dr Mohd Azam Ahmad.

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Safer, more lawful options than letting gang-rape suspects sit for SPM, says activist

PETALING JAYA: Schools should remain a safe environment for learning and not places where past crimes are seemingly overlooked, says a human rights activist.