Education

M’sia’s most accomplished minds

From unearthing Malaysia's oldest human skeleton to establishing archaeology as a recognised discipline, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) Emerita Prof Dr Siti Zuraina Abdul Majid has spent nearly five decades uncovering the stories buried beneath our soil.

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Bringing pride to Sabah

THE Keningau contingent (pic) recently brought pride to Sabah when it emerged as one of the most outstanding teams at the National Best Practices Symposium, Innovation & Career Guidance Education Carnival for Students (Gemala Madani 2025) in Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, from Oct 13 to 16.

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B40 teens find their voice

THEIR improvement in English proficiency was the transformation siblings Nur Azira and Muhammad Haiqal Abdul Aziz recently experienced, thanks to a 10-week pilot initiative organised by the Education Ministry's English Language Teaching Centre in partnership with the British Council.

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Perak school makes short film to fight bullying

Artificial intelligence (AI) can never replace human life, so when faced with bullying, one must not remain silent like a robot.

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Support from all needed to make national education agendas successful, says Fadhlina

NIBONG TEBAL: The two major national education agendas championed by the Education Ministry require the support of all parties, particularly parents, says Fadhlina Sidek.

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UTAR climbs to 109th in Asia, 26th in Southeast Asia in latest QS rankings

PETALING JAYA: Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) has reached another remarkable milestone in its pursuit of academic excellence, climbing to 109th place in Asia and 26th in Southeast Asia in the QS Asia University Rankings 2026.

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Malaysia strengthens economic diplomacy, halal industry, TVET in Shanghai

SHANGHAI: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi's four-day working visit to Shanghai, China, concluded successfully, further strengthening economic diplomacy, halal trade and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) cooperation between Malaysia and China.

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Building an enduring education legacy

PETALING JAYA: Tan Sri Sir Dr Jeffrey Cheah, founder and chairman of Sunway Group as well as founder and trustee of Jeffrey Cheah Foundation (JCF), has committed RM100mil annually over the next five years to create what is set to become one of Malaysia's largest education endowments.

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2,500 new TVET spots in China

SHANGHAI: Malaysia has secured 2,500 new placements for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programmes in China next year.

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PM: Some of our student leaders debate better than our MPs

PUTRAJAYA: Some student leaders today are more articulate and reasoned in debate than some Members of Parliament, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

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Malaysia makes history by being elected to Unesco Board for 2025-2029 term

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has made history on the international stage after being elected to the Executive Board of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) for the 2025-2029 term.

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S'gor supports co-teaching approach to improve learning, says MB

SHAH ALAM: The Selangor government is optimistic that the co-teaching approach introduced by the Education Ministry will help improve the quality of teaching and learning while addressing challenges faced by schools.

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No evidence Romans learned shipbuilding from Malay sailors, says historian

SHAH ALAM: There is no archaeological evidence or historical record indicating that the ancient Roman civilization learned shipbuilding techniques from the Malays, Sinar Harian reports.

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Siti Nurhaliza appointed Adjunct Professor at UiTM

SHAH ALAM: National songstress Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza Tarudin has been appointed as an Adjunct Professor at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) in recognition of her entrepreneurial contributions and success in building her own business empire.

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Lecturer's ship-building remarks made in personal capacity, do not reflect IIUM's official stance

GOMBAK: The International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) clarifies that the remarks made by a lecturer from the Abdul Hamid Abu Sulayman Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences are personal and do not represent the university's official stance, Sinar Harian reports.

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Education Ministry introduces new subject to replace science, health, arts, music

PETALING JAYA: A new subject, Alam dan Manusia: Pembelajaran Bersepadu (The World and Humanity: Integrated Learning), will be introduced for Year One pupils under the 2027 School Curriculum.

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Safe surfing for students next year

PETALING JAYA: The National Cyber Ethics Module (ESN), designed to nurture ethical and safe online behaviour among students, will be implemented in all schools nationwide starting January 2026.

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Shifting education focus to character and lifelong learning

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia is repositioning Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) as a pathway of first choice and a launchpad for innovation and entrepreneurship, says Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

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Education must prioritise character building to address growing integrity crisis, says Perak Ruler

IPOH: The sacred purpose of education among children in schools and higher learning institutions must be restored to address the country's deepening integrity crisis, says Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah.

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Education is best defence against division, says UM vice-chancellor

KUALA LUMPUR: Education is the strongest defence against ignorance, division and fear, says Universiti Malaya (UM) vice-­chancellor Prof Datuk Seri Dr Noor Azuan Abu Osman.