Education

APU, MOH team up for digital health

Varsity to spearhead healthcare tech solutions in new consultant role.

Nation

Wee: Lack of data fuelling concerns over varsity enrolment

KUALA LUMPUR: There is a lack of accessible and comprehensive data on the proportion of local versus international student enrolment in public universities, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.

Nation

A future full of possibilities

KUALA LUMPUR: Not every success story starts in a university, as the proud graduates of VTAR Institute are proof that skills training can also turn dreams into reality.

Education

Colourful lessons in business

Turning business theories into art may seem unlikely, but for lecturer Norsafriman Abdul Rahman, it is a powerful reality.

Nation

'Keeping quiet not MCA's way,' says Dr Wee on university admission issue

KUALA LUMPUR: Staying silent is not MCA's way, nor is spewing rhetoric, as party president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong dares his detractors to argue using data over the public universities' admission controversy.

Nation

Boarding schools still safe, Fadhlina assures parents

BUKIT MERTAJAM: Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek has given assurance that all fully residential schools across the country are safe.

Nation

Quotas for local students in public unis remain, this is policy, says Zambry

GEORGE TOWN: There will be no compromise on the quotas allocated for local students in public universities, even as these institutions welcome foreign students, said Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir.

Nation

Bright locals must not be edged out

PETALING JAYA: The sharp rise in foreign student enrolment at Malaysia's public universities is outpacing that of local students, raising red flags about allocation of placements, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.

Nation

Driven by mission, led by heart

Entrepreneur pledges RM1mil annually to fund students at alma mater.

Nation

Options available to build a trained caregiver workforce

PETALING JAYA: As Malaysia moves closer to becoming an aged nation, the question looms – are we prepared to train and produce elderly care professionals for the future?

Nation

A lesson for housing developers

KUALA LUMPUR: The developer and contractor of a housing project were caught by surprise when Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim called them out during a groundbreaking ceremony and asked if a school was part of the plan.

Nation

Ministry committed to curbing gangsterism

A TOTAL of 367 juvenile offences involving youths were recorded at Integrity Schools and Henry Gurney Schools as of June 2025, the Education Minister revealed.

Nation

Teacher excels in classroom despite physical disabilities

A TEACHER born without both legs and his left arm has not let his physical limitations stop him from fulfilling his duties as an educator, Berita Harian reported.

Nation

Self-made entrepreneur gives back to alma mater TAR UMT with RM1mil annual contribution

KUALA LUMPUR: The Silent Foundation founder and executive chairman Teng Ngiek Lian has pledged a lifelong annual contribution of RM1mil to his alma mater, Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT).

Nation

Over 360 juvenile offences recorded in Integrity, Henry Gurney schools in first half of 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 367 juvenile offences involving school-going youth were recorded at Integrity Schools and Henry Gurney Schools as of June 2025, says Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah focusing on skilled human capital and strengthening TVET, says CM

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah needs a highly educated workforce with the skills needed to bring economic growth to the state, says Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.

Nation

Education reform in 13MP vital for Malaysia’s economic evolution, says Rafizi

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's current economic framework lacks the complexity required to transform the country into a developed nation, leading to low value creation, says a former Cabinet member.

Education

CGPA now key to JPA payback

STUDENTS say the new merit-based sponsorship model recently introduced by the Public Services Department (JPA) gives them more control over their future, but they are calling for improved measures to ensure fairness.

Education

Balancing BM and English

IN kindergarten, I was surrounded by adults who mostly spoke Malay. My only exposure to English was through television, so it was no surprise that I was much better at Malay.

Education

Dedicated Tamil school teachers leave no child behind

I AM writing as a proud parent to commend a truly remarkable secondary school – SMK Vivekananda, Brickfields – which I believe deserves to be recognised. While I prefer to remain anonymous, I cannot stay silent about the outstanding dedication I have witnessed from the teachers and leadership of this school.