Nation

Patriotism starts at school

KOTA TINGGI: Parents across Johor have welcomed the government's initiative of distributing Jalur Gemilang badges to students, describing it as a meaningful effort to instil patriotism among the younger generation.

Nation

Higher Education Ministry wants thorough probe into fatal UUM bus mishap

PUTRAJAYA: Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir has ordered a thorough investigation into the bus mishap that claimed the life of a Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) student.

Nation

Award is recognition of UTeM's efforts to drive education excellence, says VC

MELAKA: Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM) will continue to affirm its excellence as a leading technical higher education institution, says its vice-chancellor.

Nation

More languages to be offered in schools as electives, says Education Minister

GEORGE TOWN: To build deeper intra-Asean collaboration, Malaysia is expanding its elective language offerings in schools to include Mandarin, Tamil and Asean languages such as Thai, Khmer and Vietnamese, says Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek.

Nation

Only 10% of Teachers Provident Fund contributors have retrieved unclaimed funds

KUALA LUMPUR: Only 10% of former teachers who contributed to the Teachers Provident Fund (KWSG) between 1962 and 1972 have come forward to retrieve their unclaimed money from the Accountant General's Department as of April 2025.

Nation

UTAR launches social studies institute honouring legacy of Tun Tan Cheng Lock

SUNGAI LONG: Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) has launched the Tun Tan Cheng Lock Institute of Social Studies (TCLI) at its Sungai Long Campus on Monday (April 21).

Nation

Govt to retrain over 100,000 teachers with AI-powered digital teaching

GEORGE TOWN: The government wants to retrain over 100,000 teachers in digital pedagogy and other modern teaching tools, says Fadhlina Sidek.

Nation

Non-govt education institutions encouraged to don Jalur Gemilang badges too, says Fadhlina

KEPALA BATAS: Educational institutions not under the purview of the Education Ministry are encouraged to join in wearing the Jalur Gemilang badge on student uniforms, which starts Monday (April 21).

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Education Ministry ready to implement home-based classes during Asean Summit

KEPALA BATAS: The Education Ministry is ready to implement home-based teaching and learning (PdPR) to reduce Klang Valley traffic congestion during the Asean Summits in May and October, says Minister Fadhlina Sidek.

Sabah & Sarawak

UMS leads youth health and wellness campaign

KOTA KINABALU: Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) students will lead a six-month health and wellness campaign aimed at promoting better lifestyles among youth through peer-led activities and social media outreach.

Nation

Admission system for MRSM, SBP to be streamlined from January next year

LENGGONG: The admission system for Maktab Rendah Sains MARA (MRSM) and fully residential schools (SBP) will be streamlined starting with the January intake next year to prevent overlapping offers.

Sabah & Sarawak

UMS students to lead youth health campaign

KOTA KINABALU: Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) students are set to become ambassadors of youth health through a six-month campaign aimed at reshaping attitudes and behaviours linked to physical activity, nutrition, and healthy living.

Education

‘No shame in broken English’

AS a student, I have noticed something rather interesting: people can be quite self-conscious about speaking English.

Education

The fast that changed me

With the theme of the article in mind, carry out the following English language activities.

Education

Rethinking cybersecurity education

As Malaysia accelerates its digital transformation through national initiatives such as MyDIGITAL and the newly enacted Cyber Security Act 2024, the need for a robust and skilled cybersecurity workforce has become more urgent than ever.

Education

YTL Foundation Scholarship 2025

Since 1997, the YTL Foundation has empowered outstanding students who embody its core values of hard work, honesty, moral responsibility, togetherness and vitality.

Education

Where are the men?

ALMOST three-quarters (72.4%) of Malaysia's health and welfare sector comprise female graduates, making it the most women-dominated field in the country (see infographic).

Education

Timely Raya aid

A TOTAL of RM71,400 in financial aid was recently presented to the lower-income community at Multimedia University (MMU) to help them prepare for Hari Raya Aidilfitri.

Education

UTAR’s 40th convocation a new milestone

The grandeur of academic achievement and the spirit of accomplishment filled the air at the Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) 40th convocation ceremony, where 2,256 proud graduates received their scrolls.

Education

Is it worth pursuing a master’s degree in M’sia?

In an increasingly competitive job market, a bachelor's degree, once considered a gateway to success, is now merely a stepping stone. Instead, postgraduate education is rapidly becoming the key differentiator.