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
Early school aid of RM150 to be disbursed from Jan 13 - Education Ministry
The government allocates RM791.25 million for a one-off RM150 Early Schooling Aid payment, benefiting over 5.2 million students.
Fri Jan 10 2025
New blueprint set to reshape education system, meet future demand - Fadhlina
The comprehensive Malaysia Future Education Blueprint 2026-2036 is intended to replace the current plan that will conclude this year.
Thu Jan 09 2025
MoE denies leak of 2024 SPM History paper
The screenshots that were transmitted only contained a list of titles in the History textbook that were used as predictions, says MoE.
Thu Jan 09 2025
[COLUMNIST] Fostering agile mindsets among teachers
Teachers who are open-minded, adaptable, and responsive are the ones who already possess agile mindsets. Teachers with these traits will embrace the process of digitalization in education faster.
Wed Jan 08 2025
[OPINION] My body belongs to me: Empowering children through comprehensive sexuality education
This collaborative approach will empower children to navigate the complexities of sexuality, finally contributing to a healthier and caring society.
Tue Jan 07 2025
Learning Thai behind bars: Malaysian inmates embrace education for a fresh start
For 30 Malaysian inmates at the Narathiwat Prison, the facility has become a venue for learning and new beginnings.
Sat Jan 04 2025
MOE aligns educational needs of GISBH children
The Ministry of Education (MOE) is currently realigning the educational needs of children linked to GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH)
Fri Jan 03 2025
SPM 2024 attendance rate hits 97 pct - Fadhlina
The attendance rate for the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) 2024 candidates has reached 97 per cent, said Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek.
Thu Jan 02 2025
How educational board games can make learning genetics fun
In recent years, gamification has emerged as a powerful technique to enhance learning and motivation.
Mon Dec 30 2024
Gender studies alumni stand against sexual harassment at Universiti Malaya
Open Letter to Universiti Malaya and Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia.
Fri Dec 20 2024
Bill on compulsory education until secondary school for tabling in Parliament in February next year
Fadhlina Sidek says the proposed bill had been sent to the Attorney General's Chambers for review.
Thu Dec 19 2024
Rethinking assessments: Finding balance between exams and holistic learning
Rethinking Assessments: Finding Balance Between Exams and Holistic Learning
Sat Dec 14 2024
Trump announces purge of over 1,000 Biden appointees
The step is likely to reignite concerns that the president aims to replace Biden appointees with individuals faithful to his agenda.
Tue Jan 21 2025
Trump revokes Biden executive order on addressing AI risks
Trump revokes Biden's 2023 order aimed at reducing AI risks to consumers, workers, and national security.
Tue Jan 21 2025
3M campaign concludes with financial literacy drive in Penang
The event marks the culmination of a series of initiatives aimed at promoting financial literacy and practical money management skills.
Tue Jan 21 2025
Trump curtails protections around diversity, LGBTQ rights
President Donald Trump orders that the United States will officially recognise only two sexes, male and female.
Tue Jan 21 2025
Childcare centre torched in latest antisemitic attack in Australia
It was the second antisemitic attack on property in four days in Sydney and comes amid a spate of similar crimes targeting Jewish community.
Tue Jan 21 2025
Musk's hand gesture during Trump inauguration festivities draws scrutiny
Elon Musk dismisses criticism of the hand gesture as a "tired" attack.
Tue Jan 21 2025
Hamas says next hostages will be released on Saturday as scheduled
Hamas is set to release the more than 90 hostages over the coming weeks as part of a complex ceasefire deal reached with Israel this month.
Tue Jan 21 2025
KTMB introduces special 'Excursion' train service for CNY
There will be two special round trips with 792 tickets offered for the special train connecting KL Sentral Station and Butterworth Station.
Tue Jan 21 2025
Malaysia seeks gag order on talk of jailed ex-PM's bid to reveal royal document
The AG seeks gag order to ban public discussion on Najib's judicial review claim of serving prison sentence under house arrest.
Tue Jan 21 2025
Trump withdraws US from World Health Organisation
World Health ripped us off. Everybody rips off the United States, and that's it. It's not going to happen anymore, says Donald Trump.
Tue Jan 21 2025