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UM remains Malaysia’s top university despite slight rank drop in QS Asia 2026
PETALING JAYA: Universiti Malaya (UM) continues to lead as Malaysia's highest-ranked institution in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings: Asia 2026, placing 15th in the region despite a slight drop from 12th in the 2025 edition.
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Universities allowed to use online learning as Higher Education Ministry preps for flood season
PUTRAJAYA: Universities identified to be at risk of year-end floods will be granted flexibility to conduct online learning should on-campus teaching activities be disrupted, says Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir.
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Additional RM5mil allocated for CCTV installation in 333 schools, says Deputy Education Minister
KUALA LUMPUR: An additional RM5mil has been allocated for CCTV installation in 333 schools nationwide, said Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh.
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PTPTN loan waiver: Comprehensive study needed before including private university students
KUALA LUMPUR: A comprehensive study is needed before the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) loan waiver initiative for first-class graduates can be extended to private university students, says Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir.
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'May your efforts be blessed': PM Anwar conveys best wishes to SPM candidates
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has conveyed his best wishes to all candidates sitting for the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination on Monday (Nov 3).
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MCA president calls for inclusion of critical courses in new university places under Budget 2026
KUALA LUMPUR: MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong has urged the government to include more critical courses in its plan to create 1,500 new university places under Budget 2026.
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New initiative to aid character development
GEORGE TOWN: The Education Ministry will introduce a comprehensive student character development initiative in 2026, using an integrated approach embedded within existing subjects, says Fadhlina Sidek.
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Experts: Eyes on the game better than a ban in keeping children safe
PETALING JAYA: Online games can blur the line between the virtual and real worlds, and experts say proper regulation and supervision are key to ensuring children's safety and healthy development.
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Schools in Johor to operate as usual despite Sg Johor pollution
JOHOR BAHRU: The Johor State Education Department will coordinate with Ranhill SAJ to ensure water supply through tankers to schools afftected by pollution of Sungai Johor in the event of water disruption on Monday (Nov 3).
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It's just a number: Lawyer earns PhD at 85
KUALA NERUS: Datuk Victor Isaacs, 85, proved that age is no barrier to learning when he earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA) after six years of hard work.
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Musa Aman is fourth UMS chancellor
KOTA KINABALU: The Yang Dipertua Negeri of Sabah, Tun Musa Aman, receives his Instrument of Appointment as the fourth Chancellor of Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) at a ceremony held at Istana Seri Kinabalu here.
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Education Ministry to introduce integrated student character development initiative in 2026
GEORGE TOWN: The Education Ministry plans to implement a student character development programme integrated within existing subjects in 2026.
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Free flu shots for pupils in four Selangor districts from next week
SHAH ALAM: The Selangor government will begin its free Influenza vaccination programme for schoolchildren in four districts with the highest number of cases - Petaling, Klang, Gombak and Hulu Lang - starting next week.
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Innovating their way to victory
AT the Melaka State Maker Fair Junior Innovate (JI) and Young Innovators Challenge (YIC) 2025, four schools won gold in the primary and secondary categories.
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Research opens doors
Ask a young person what field they intend to pursue, and research is often low on the list.
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Making schools safe again
The recent spate of negative news about our schools doesn't bode well for the image of Malaysia's education system.
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Malaysia’s top teachers
BEYOND showing up in class and teaching from textbooks, outstanding teachers go the extra mile to make a difference in their students' lives, as demonstrated by the efforts of the Top 10 finalists of the Malaysia Teacher Prize (MTP) 2025 (see infobox).
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Need for skills-based hiring
To remain globally competitive, Malaysia must accelerate its transition from qualification-based hiring to skills-based human resource frameworks, says Malaysian Employers Federation president Datuk Dr Syed Hussain Syed Husman.
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TVET qualifications are prestigious too
THERE must be a mindset change if Malaysia wants to align technical and vocational education and training (TVET) with the highly sought-after career paths often associated with academic degrees, experts say.
