STAM achieves one of its best results, says Examination Board
The Malaysian Examination Board said 67.8 per cent of the 6,213 candidates who sat for the Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) 2015 obtained at least a 'sijil pangkat maqbul' (pass).
Thu Jan 21 2016
UPSR: Education Ministry investigates claim that use of bilingual not allowed
Malaysian Examination Board has been instructed to investigate claim that UPSR candidates in several Chinese national-type schools in Penang were not allowed to answer in English and Malay.
Tue Sep 08 2015
High Court throws out dyslexic student's suit over UPSR leaks
Ananda Krishnan Menon, 13, was instead told to pay RM3,000 to the Malaysian Examination Board and the Government as costs.
Thu Apr 02 2015
UPSR 2014: Mathematics and Tamil papers cancelled
The leaks was announced by Director General of the Education Ministry director-general Datuk Dr Khair Mohammad Yusuf.
Mon Sep 22 2014
Police scrutinise UPSR SOP in examination papers leak
Police are scrutinising the Malaysian Examination Board's standard operating procedure (SOP) in their investigations into the 'leaks' in this year's primary six examination (UPSR).
Sun Sep 14 2014
472,541 candidates to sit for SPM on Monday
A total of 472,541 candidates will sit for the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination at 3,590 centres nationwide beginning this Monday until Dec 6.
Fri Nov 02 2012
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024