Education

‘Saya anak Malaysia’

It is a question I have been asked more times than I can count – at airports, on foreign stages, in halls draped with flags from every corner of the world.

Education

A shuffle into magic

IT is enriching for students like me to pick up enjoyable and rewarding hobbies during our relatively carefree school years.

Education

A nation at the crossroads

LETTER FROM PROF MUSHTAK AL-ATABI Provost and chief executive officer Heriot-Watt University Malaysia; and Chairman Vice Chancellors' Council for Private Universities

Education

Transnational edu a winning strategy

A MONTH ago, I attended the PIE Live Asia Pacific Conference in Brisbane, Australia. During my session on transnational education (TNE), it came as both a shock and disappointment to hear that many institutions think TNE is too much bother and does not provide the yield they expect.

Education

Timely gift for Gopeng orphanage

A NEWLY-INSTALLED rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) system at Pertubuhan Kebajikan Anak-anak Yatim/Miskin Dahikmah, Kampung Pintu Padang, Gopeng, will help the orphanage see substantial reductions in long-term operating costs and promote environmental awareness among its residents.

Education

Mental health support crucial too

Good mental health is integral to the creation of a safe environment, says National Association of Private Educational Institutions (Napei) deputy president Dr Teh Choon Jin.

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Police, varsity unite for student safety

The University of Cyberjaya (UoC) is tightening access controls, extending patrol coverage and improving incident reporting, to keep the institution's campus community safe, says its vice-chancellor Prof Dr David Whitford (pic).

STARPICKS

Upskilling talent for emerging technologies

THE Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) has reshaped postgraduate computing education, driving demand for future-ready professionals.Taylor's University's Master of Applied Computing (MAC) programme is designed to meet these challenges head-on.

Education

Research centre to shape financial future

THE impact of monetary and financial economics – a key pillar of any country – stretches far and wide.

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New faculty to tackle digitisation challenges

THE new Faculty of Artificial Intelligence and Engineering (FAIE) at Multimedia University (MMU) is among the key faculties capable of addressing new challenges in digitalisation, digital transformation, and AI in the country, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

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Anchor AI in equity, says Anwar

Being overly cautious about artificial intelligence (AI) could cause Malaysia to fall behind, yet embracing it hastily without clear values and safeguards may lead to misuse, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Education

Strengthening bonds through STEM

Some 200 Kampung Orang Asli Sungai Bengoi villagers recently participated in an outreach programme aimed at highlighting the importance of education for the community.

Nation

Ministry’s budget to target anti-bullying, digital education and TVET

KUALA LUMPUR: Developing an anti-bullying framework in educational institutions, strengthening digital education, and enhancing Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) are among the main focuses of the Education Ministry in Budget 2026.

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Govt sets up special committee to tackle bullying, first meeting on Sept 2

PUTRAJAYA: The Cabinet has agreed to set up a Special Committee on Bullying to coordinate efforts across ministries and agencies in addressing bullying, Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil says.

Nation

Perak expands literacy programme to primary pupils

IPOH: In an effort to strengthen basic literacy skills among pupils, the state government has expanded the Propulih Programme to include not only lower secondary pupils but also primary school pupils.

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Decisive and effective action needed to curb bullying, says Lam Thye

KUALA LUMPUR: The time has come for the government to take decisive and effective action to curb bullying in schools, especially in residential institutions where such cases are often reported, says Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye.

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A vow to keep kids safe in school

KUALA LUMPUR: The number of bullying cases in schools continues to rise, with 7,681 cases recorded in 2024, compared to 6,528 cases in 2023, based on data from the Student Discipline Management System (SSDM), says Fadhlina Sidek.

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Education Ministry to conduct random spot-checks at schools to curb bullying

KUALA LUMPUR: Random spot-checks will now be conducted at all schools, including at night, in an effort to crack down on bullying among students, says Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh.

Nation

Opposition MP urges return of caning to tackle school bullying

KUALA LUMPUR: Amid rising concerns over bullying in schools, an Opposition MP has called on the government to reintroduce caning as a disciplinary measure for problematic students.

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Over 7,600 bullying cases in schools last year, up 17% from 2023, says Fadhlina

KUALA LUMPUR: The number of bullying cases in schools continues to climb with 7,681 cases last year compared to 6,528 in 2023, says Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek.