Consider This: Refugee Children - Early Education in Exile
The majority of refugee children in Malaysia struggle to access the early learning so crucial for their development. With the absence of a systematic approach, many refugee families and teachers are left navigating an under-resourced Early Childhood Education landscape—leaving refugee children behind their peers, threatening their developmental potential and future opportunities. To mark #WorldRefugeeDay2024 this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Kimberley Kong, Senior Lecturer, Early Childhood Education and Child Development at Universiti Sains Malaysia.
Thu Jun 20 2024
[COLUMNIST] Reinventing Malaysian early childhood education
There can be no national educational excellence without stronger equity of outcomes!
Fri Jan 26 2024
It's About YOUth: Raising the bar for preschool education
Preschool serves as the starting point for a child's lifelong learning journey, but there remains a void in investment. Aija Rinkinen and Tham Yin Yee from the World Bank address the gaps in early childhood education in Malaysia and improving the quality of teachers.
Fri Jun 23 2023
Improve accessibility to professional accreditation for teachers - Expert
Improving accessibility to professional early childhood education accreditation for teachers will accelerate Malaysia's aspirations to provide quality childhood education to all.
Fri Jun 02 2023
Malaysia sees advancements in pre-school education, but challenges remain
While pre-school enrolment has increased by 17 per cent in the last decade, Malaysia still faces challenges in terms of access to education and teacher quality.
Wed May 31 2023
Future preschool teachers under Kemas should have a degree - Minister
New posts for community kindergarten educators under the Community Development Department (Kemas) in future will need to have a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education.
Fri Nov 05 2021
Online learning during COVID-19 pandemic opens opportunities for development of GENIUS children
The involvement of parents in their childrens online learning makes them more sensitive and aware of their children's development.
Mon Oct 19 2020
Government urged to review early childhood teaching qualification
Early childhood teachers in the country should possess at least a diploma.
Sat Oct 15 2016
Rosmah not involved in running PERMATA - Shahidan
Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor's role as patron is based on her position that is recognised at home and abroad and strong passion in education development, says Shahidan Kassim.
Wed Jun 10 2015
Rosmah to receive STEM Hero award at UN HQ
The award was in recognition of her contribution to early childhood education and development in Malaysia.
Sat Sep 20 2014
ANALYSIS - Australia legislated a teen social media ban, it has to figure out how to enforce it
The study, will likely set course for lawmakers and tech platforms around the world as they navigate a push to age-restrict social media.
Sat Nov 30 2024
Will the fragile peace between Hezbollah and Israel hold?
Hezbollah continues to claim that it defeated the Israeli military in Lebanon and says its forces will ensure IDF adheres to the ceasefire.
Sat Nov 30 2024
Robotic-assisted prostate cancer surgery, a quick recovery option
Prostate cancer is experienced by one in 120 men in Malaysia, especially those above the age of 50.
Sat Nov 30 2024
Astro AWANI shines with five wins at MPRA 2024
Astro AWANI excels after winning five awards at the Malaysia Public Relations Awards 2024 in Kuala Lumpur
Fri Nov 29 2024
Flood situation continues to worsen, victims exceed 120,000
The flood situation across the country continues to worsen, with the number of victims in nine states reaching 120,272 people
Fri Nov 29 2024
Starbucks serves South Koreans coffee and glimpse into the North
Hundreds show up for the opening of the US coffeehouse chain's newest store in an observatory near the city of Gimpo.
Fri Nov 29 2024
Big tech says Australia "rushed" social media ban for youths under 16
A trial of methods to enforce it will start in January with the ban to take effect by Nov. 2025.
Fri Nov 29 2024
Putin denies he tried to frighten Merkel with dog Koni
Angela Merkel wrote in her new memoir "Freedom" that, Vladimir Putin sometimes brought the pet to meetings with foreign guests.
Fri Nov 29 2024
Vocational college student murder: We saw victim beaten in hostel room - Witness
The prosecution witnesses say they did not report the incident to the hostel warden for fear of being beaten like the victim.
Fri Nov 29 2024
Don't bring small children to observe river water level, say - Police
State police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat urges the public to remain vigilant about the rising level of the river.
Fri Nov 29 2024