SERDANG: The issues raised in a World Bank report regarding the country’s education system have actually been addressed by the Education Ministry in a progressive and proactive manner, says Fadhlina Sidek. The Education Minister said her ministry is currently implementing various crucial initiatives for the reform of the national education system. These include the restructuring … Read more
NIBONG TEBAL: A female teacher who was recently accused of molesting a male student has been suspended pending the conclusion of investigations into the case. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek stated that the teacher must fully comply with the investigation process, both those conducted by the police and, subsequently, the Education Ministry. “It is still under … Read more
PUTRAJAYA: Schools at locations with level one hot weather status or temperatures above 35ºC should temporarily suspend outdoor activities. Health director-general Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan said if the weather status changes to “heatwave” status, the Education Ministry can take the necessary action, including school closure, as contained in its Guidelines for the Closure of … Read more
PUTRAJAYA: The issue of student overcrowding at SK Cyberjaya is being addressed through several measures, including student dispersal and the construction of a new SK Cyberjaya (2), expected to be completed by 2028. The Education Ministry (MOE) announced that as a long-term solution, the SK Cyberjaya (2) project proposed in the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR: As of Feb 29, a total of 7,852 or 97.8 percent of toilet maintenance and minor repair projects in schools and educational institutions under the Education Ministry (MOE) have been successfully concluded. In a written response published on Parliament’s website, MOE informed that the projects carried out under the special allocation for the … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR: The Secondary School Alternative Certificate (SASM) 2023 for students with special education needs will be issued on March 11 and can be obtained from their respective schools starting at 10 am. The Education Ministry said in a statement on Monday (March 4) that the Secondary School Alternative Assessment for these students was completed … Read more
PUTRAJAYA: The Education Ministry remains committed to strengthening the Secondary School Alternative Assessment (SSAA) to ensure students with special needs obtain high-quality education relevant to current and future needs. The ministry said that SSAA is a form of specific assessment capable of assessing such students’ abilities and development potential based on the concept of tracking … Read more
Ministry studying strengths, weaknesses to beef up quality of education THE Education Ministry is studying the Programme for International Student Assessment (Pisa) 2022 findings to make sure that Malaysia is on par with other Asean nations. The ministry, in an email response to StarEdu, said it is in the midst of identifying the strengths and … Read more
IPOH: No complaints or reports have been received regarding the deduction of Early Schooling Aid (BAP) by schools since it was distributed nationwide, starting Jan 10, said Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh (pic). He said that although there was a deduction by schools on the BAP rate last year, there was no such report … Read more
THE world is seeing a digital revolution that is advancing technology beyond human skills. To turn things around, the education system needs to put in a place the kind of learning that will move people ahead of the technology of modern times. That, said Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) director for Education and … Read more
