Over 300 Orang Asli children persuaded to attend school - Deputy Minister
MOE implemented 'Jom Belajar' to give access to basic education to Orang Asli children from rural areas and have never attended school.
Thu Nov 30 2023
Gov't allocates RM64.8 mln to Jakoa for Orang Asli education
The allocation covers expenses at primary schools up to institutions of higher learning for Orang Asli children to get a proper education.
Fri Jul 21 2023
KEDAP enhanced to address dropout among Orang Asli children
Fadhlina said the initiative helped to improve mastery of the 3M skills, namely reading, writing and counting, among the community.
Sat Dec 31 2022
Over 10 pct of Orang Asli children drop out of school - Mahdzir
Mahdzir said the Orang Asli community has urged the government to look into ways to stop their children from dropping out of school.
Mon Oct 03 2022
Orang Asli boy charms people with blue eyes
Despite being deaf and mute, an Orang Asli child, Rafizal Baharom, 11, often left people captivated by his beautiful pair of blue eyes.
Mon Jul 18 2022
Perak malaria outbreak: 4 Orang Asli children discharged, 2 being treated in hospital
Four Orang Asli from Pos Poi settlement in Sungai Siput who were tested positive of malaria have been discharged today after they received full treatment at the K.Kangsar General Hospital early Dec.
Thu Dec 22 2016
SK Tohoi tragedy: Education Ministry to set up special committee
Following SK Tohoi tragedy, the Education Ministry will set up a special committee to look into various aspects involving Orang Asli children who stay at hostels.
Sun Oct 11 2015
SK Tohoi tragedy: Suspend or charge with negligence those involved, Kit Siang says
Lim Kit Siang is calling on the government to suspend or charge with negligence those responsible for causing the case of the missing Orang Asli children.
Sun Oct 11 2015
Remains of missing Orang Asli child found
The remains found at Sungai Perias were taken to the Gua Musang General Hospital for post-mortem.
Sat Oct 10 2015
Over 200 ATM personnel, four assets deployed to find 7 missing Orang Asli children
On Aug 23, seven Orang Asli pupils comprising six girls and a boy, aged seven to 11 years, were reported missing after they ran away from their school hostel.
Wed Sep 09 2015
Chided for swimming in river, seven Orang Asli children missing since Sunday
Seven Orang Asli pupils were reportedly missing from Sekolah Kebangsaan Pos Tohoi, located approximately 60km from Gua Musang, since Sunday.
Wed Aug 26 2015
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
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024