Alias quits civil service to contest in GE15
Alias Ismail opted for optional retirement leaving the post he had held for almost nine years at the Hulu Terengganu Education Office.
Sun Nov 06 2022
New system: JPN, PPD can no longer request data from teachers
State Education Departments (JPN) and District Education Offices (PPS) can no longer request the Classroom Assessment (PBD) results from teachers.
Fri Sep 23 2022
Abuse of power: MACC detains assistant district education officer
An assistant district education officer was arrested by the MACC for allegedly appointing his nephew's company for a school canteen tender.
Mon Aug 29 2022
COVID: Nearly 40 schools in Johor ordered closed since last month
District Education Office asked to close the schools to enable the process of risk evaluation, close contact detection and disinfection.
Sat May 01 2021
Educational institutions in Sabah operate as normal - KPM
KPM said the National Security Council had given special permission for education officers, teachers and staff living outside the districts they are serving, to travel to their work places.
Sat Oct 03 2020
Sabah education officers must prioritise issues related to school facilities - Radzi
He said there were various issues related to schools in Sabah that had been going on for a long time, including dilapidated buildings.
Wed Sep 16 2020
COVID-19: MOE to discuss need of closing schools in affected areas
At the state level, monitoring would be done through state education departments and district education offices (PPD).
Tue Aug 04 2020
Spot checks on schools to ensure SOP compliance - Education Minister
The ministry, together with the state education departments and district education offices, would carry out the spot checks over the next two weeks.
Wed Jun 10 2020
Saifuddin celebrates Teachers' Day by holding video call
Teachers' Day is celebrated on May 16 annually. However, this year it is celebrated differently as the country is still in the midst of tackling the pandemic.
Sat May 16 2020
Teacher beating case: Mahdzir wants school, education office to act sternly
Education Minister Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid wants the district education office and the school in which a female teacher was beaten by a Form Two student last Friday.
Fri Aug 18 2017
Proactive measures needed to prevent bullying in schools - Mahdzir
Mahdzir says the school, State Education Department and District Education office must take proactive measures to prevent indiscipline in schools becoming a serious problem.
Sat Jul 22 2017
Johor MACC arrests two religious officers for allegedly taking bribes
The two men, aged 45 and 55, who are attached to the Johor Bahru District Islamic Education Office, were detained after they came to the Johor MACC office at about 4.15 pm today.
Mon Feb 20 2017
Children without birth certificates should be accepted in schools - Ahmad Bashah
Such a directive had already been issued by the Education Ministry but probably some district education offices have yet to receive the directive.
Thu Jan 05 2017
Perak education offices, schools prepare to face floods
The Perak Education Department has directed all district education offices and schools to be prepared to face the floods.
Tue Jan 03 2017
Zika: No Singapore, Philippine trips for Selangor schools
The order has been issued to all Selangor District Education Offices recently.
Sat Sep 10 2016
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024