Niaga SPOTLIGHT: Tapping the ASEAN higher education market
ASEAN's higher education market is experiencing significant growth, driven by a youthful demographic and increasing international student mobility. As of 2022, the region's youth population (ages 15-34) stands at approximately 213 million, marking the largest cohort in ASEAN's history.
Niaga SPOTLIGHT focuses on tapping this Higher Education market and Malaysia's goal of attracting 250,000 international students by 2025, in this crucial year as ASEAN Chair - in order to develop skilled human capital for long-term sustainability and prosperity in a rapidly evolving and globalised economy.
Niaga SPOTLIGHT focuses on tapping this Higher Education market and Malaysia's goal of attracting 250,000 international students by 2025, in this crucial year as ASEAN Chair - in order to develop skilled human capital for long-term sustainability and prosperity in a rapidly evolving and globalised economy.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Why Trump wants the US Department of Education shut down
The vast majority of US children attend the country's free public schools, which are a big employer and economic engine.
Fri Feb 21 2025

249 South Korean teachers caught illegally selling exam questions to private academies
The South Korean public and private school teachers have been caught selling mock exam questions, earning around US$14.7 mln over six years.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Petronas spent over RM600 mln on Sarawak’s education, human capital development - PM
PM says 680,000 Sarawakians gained from scholarships & educator training, while 4,300 secured jobs with Petronas.
Mon Feb 17 2025

ELTC’s role to be expanded to boost English proficiency - Fadhlina
Fadhlina Sidek says MoE is considering several immediate improvements, including restructuring relevant centres of responsibility.
Fri Feb 14 2025

Urgent action needed to improve English proficiency among Malaysian students
Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye proposes to use English language beyond the classroom, such as integrating it into extracurricular activities.
Fri Feb 14 2025
AWANI Tonight: Education: Act quick to enhance English proficiency among students - PM
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged the Education Ministry to quickly implement initiatives to enhance students' English proficiency, emphasizing the need to expedite education reforms in this area.
Wed Feb 12 2025

Russia to deepen education, tourism, and diplomatic ties with Malaysia - Latypov
Russia aims to enhance student exchange programmes, increase educational grants, and boost tourism engagement.
Wed Feb 12 2025

SPM 2024 conducted smoothly - MOE
The Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia was conducted smoothly, with 402,956 candidates sitting for the exam at 3,337 centres nationwide.
Wed Feb 12 2025
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[COLUMNIST] Beyond quick fixes: Addressing the root causes of SPM absenteeism and workforce shortages
What the nation needs now are credible, research-driven solutions that do more than just scratch the surface.
Fri Feb 07 2025

Google pushes global agenda to educate workers, lawmakers on AI
A key priority comes, in building out educational programs to train the workforce on AI, says Google.
Tue Jan 28 2025

What are the Taliban's restrictions on Afghan women?
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Sun Jan 26 2025

Taliban deputy foreign minister calls for girls' high schools to open
The Taliban have said they respect women's rights in accordance with their interpretation of Islamic law and Afghan culture.
Tue Jan 21 2025

Compulsory secondary education policy to be tabled in Parliament next month - Fadhlina
Fadhlina Sidek says introduction of policy was also to address the problem of students not attending school, especially during SPM.
Mon Jan 13 2025
The Future Is Female: Tackling Poverty in All Its Dimensions
Despite decades of progress, poverty continues to trap millions in cycles of deprivation, and conventional measures often fail to reflect the full scope of their struggles. The Multidimensional Poverty Index, developed by the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative, offers a revolutionary way to understand and address poverty by looking at deprivations in education, health, and living standards. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Professor Dr Sabina Alkire, Director of the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative. Together with Professor James Foster, she developed the Alkire-Foster method for measuring multidimensional poverty.
Sun Jan 12 2025

Beware of scam tactics using AI
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Sat Feb 22 2025

Fired and rehired - the dizzying confusion of Trump's government overhaul
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Sat Feb 22 2025

Arab states scramble to counter Trump's Gaza 'Riviera' plan
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Sat Feb 22 2025

Chinese universities launch DeepSeek courses to capitalise on AI boom
Universities across China have launched artificial intelligence courses this month based on Chinese AI startup DeepSeek.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Astronomers reveal 3D structure of an alien planet's atmosphere
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Fri Feb 21 2025

Public flips car involved in road accident to rescue child
According to JBPM, members of the public at the scene took initial action to rescue the victim before the fire brigade arrived.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Ramsay reveals hundreds of lucky cat statues stolen from new restaurant
Gordon Ramsay says about 477 Japanese cat models called maneki-neko were stolen from his Lucky Cat 22 Bishopsgate restaurant.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Zayn Rayyan case: Two child witnesses complete testimony today
So far, 20 prosecution witnesses, including the two children, have been called for this trial, according to the Deputy Public Prosecutor.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Macron says he will tell Trump not to be weak with Putin in Washington visit
Emmanuel Macron says showing any weakness to Russia's Vladimir Putin would make it harder to deal with China and Iran.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Israeli PM Netanyahu says Hamas will pay for not returning Shiri Bibas
Netanyahu accuse Hamas of acting "in an unspeakably cynical manner" by placing body of a Gaza woman in the coffin instead of Shiri Bibas.
Fri Feb 21 2025