Education

Sticky offline gains

THE key to learning is that one should still be able to function even without technology, says Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) Medicine and Health Sciences Faculty Assoc Prof Dr Lai Mei I.

Education

Students’ hero hits high note

FOCUS on your pupils' growth and avoid comparing yourself with others.

Education

Double gold for APU diploma team

THEY may have started as just four faces in the crowd, but by the end of the competition, the quartet were hailed as bona fide champs.

Education

TVET leadership win for UTeM VC

WITH technical and vocational education and training (TVET) gaining momentum in recent years, providers must remain agile to ensure a workforce that is industry-ready.

Education

UKM new VC unveils game plan

STEERING Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) as an institution rooted in national identity – serving as a catalyst for national unity while gaining global recognition – is Prof Dr Sufian Jusoh's (pic) vision as its new vice-chancellor.

Nation

Hostel security gap raises alarm

PETALING JAYA: Educational institutions in Malaysia need to build a system where safety protocols, from staff vigilance to student awareness, are embedded into daily routines, says criminologist Datuk Dr P. Sundramoorthy

Nation

Police urge stricter checks on off-campus housing

KUALA LUMPUR: Proper screenings are needed for off-campus accommodations, says Comm Datuk Hussein Omar Khan.

Metro News

Financial aid for B40 school leavers in Perak

ALL secondary school leavers from low-income families in Perak, who wish to further their studies are welcome to seek financial aid from Perak Welfare Society for Poor Students.

Metro News

500 students in Skudai benefit from RM1mil aid

THE rising cost of living is particularly affecting university students who struggle to pay for their higher education.

Nation

High public uni fees via direct entry route pricing out deserving students, says Dr Wee

KUALA LUMPUR: The increasing use of direct or open entry routes into public universities is raising concerns over high costs that are progressively pricing out deserving students from underprivileged and middle-income backgrounds.

Nation

Education Ministry probing claim Pakistan national officiated at school sports event, says Fadhlina

IPOH: The Education Ministry is investigating claims that a Pakistan national officiated at a school sports event in the Kerian district, says Fadhlina Sidek.

Nation

Much welcomed U-turn for students

PETALING JAYA: Students who sat for the 2024 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) are relieved that the A- grade has again been accepted as an entry requirement for the matriculation programme.

Nation

Matriculation places granted for all with 10As, including A-

PETALING JAYA: All students who achieved 10As and above in the 2024 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination will be granted a place in the matriculation programme, including those who got A- in some subjects.

Nation

All students with 10As, including A-, in SPM 2024 will get matriculation spots

PETALING JAYA: All students who achieved 10As and above in the 2024 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination will be granted a place in the matriculation programme, regardless of race and background, says the Education Ministry.

Nation

Dr Wee: UM medical tuition hike a barrier for qualified B40 students

KUALA LUMPUR: Universiti Malaya's medical tuition fees, which have gone up for the 2025/2026 intake, have come under fire by student unions and MCA.

Nation

MCA urges transparency, fair access to public varsities

KUALA LUMPUR: Universiti Malaya should postpone its intake under its Saluran Terbuka Universiti Awam (Satu) and suspend the planned fee hike for its Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) and other courses, says MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.

Nation

Only scorers of 10As or A+ get direct entry to matriculation

SELAYANG: Only students who score 10 straight As, comprising only A+ and A grades in their Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM), will be given automatic admission into matriculation colleges, Fadhlina Sidek clarified.

Nation

Sharp rise in top STPM scorers after previous year’s dip

SELAYANG: The number of candidates scoring a 4.00 cumulative grade point average (CGPA) in the Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) 2024 examination has recorded a significant increase, rebounding from the noticeable decline seen the year before.

Nation

Don’t punish students over protest stunt, says Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has instructed the Higher Education Ministry and Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) not to hinder the academic progress of students involved in a recent anti-corruption rally, which included the burning of a caricature resembling him.

Nation

Lax attitudes fuel risk of fire

PETALING JAYA: Alarming fire safety lapses in schools could put hundreds of students at risk, with experts warning that even a single oversight during an emergency could lead to damaging consequences.