They also requested the installation of surveillance cameras in the classroom amid concerns for the safety of their children. The incident that finally led to the petition took place on March 29 when Xiaoming kicked a classmate three times, a day after being reprimanded by his teacher for bullying others in his class. The badly … Read more
GUA MUSANG: The Education Ministry has advised students nationwide to drink enough water and wear appropriate school uniforms due to the hot weather. Minister Fadhlina Sidek urged parents and guardians to monitor their wards. She said schools have existing guidelines regarding student activities during heatwaves and have been briefed accordingly. “We have repeatedly stressed this … Read more
Sonja Prokopec took her son on their first “solo” trip together when he was six years old. They went to Rome, and it was so memorable that Prokopec said she’s now planning their second trip this summer. “I really enjoy one-on-one time which we have when travelling alone,” she said. “There are no distractions, no … Read more
JOHOR BARU: Schools should report cases of “energy stick” use among students to the Education Ministry, says Deputy Minister Wong Kah Woh. He said the ministry has not received any complaints about the new vape-like nasal inhalers so far but would continue monitoring the situation. “Parents and schools should also look at this closely. ALSO … Read more
About half of moms and one-third of dads are making New Year’s resolutions related to their parenting, according to a new University of Michigan survey of 2,044 parents who have kids under the age of 18. One goal 47% of parents said they are setting is to be more consistent with discipline. And 78% of … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR: Parents have the right to determine the type of education their children should get, say stakeholders. Centre for Vernacular School Excellence director Arun Dorasamy said the Education Ministry must acknowledge the right of parents. “As far as Tamil schools are concerned, we have 69 out of 529 Tamil schools running the Dual Language … Read more
