Malaysia sees advancements in pre-school education, but challenges remain
While pre-school enrolment has increased by 17 per cent in the last decade, Malaysia still faces challenges in terms of access to education and teacher quality.
Wed May 31 2023
Tabika Kemas is one of government's success stories, says Ismail Sabri
Tabika Kemas is one of the government's success stories because many of those who are successful today, including leaders from rural areas, received their early education at the pre-school.
Sat Aug 20 2022
From Kota Tinggi with love: A pre-school teacher's journey in educating Sabahans
The commitment to teach children in Sabah and ensure that they are not left behind has taken Sharin Aizrulidana Samsuri, 46, thousands of kilometres away from her hometown in Kota Tinggi, Johor.
Mon May 16 2022
Sekolahku SEJAHTERA to inculcate 14 elements of life values in students - Radzi
Radzi said all the elements would be instilled beginning with pre-school students and would be continued up to the secondary school level.
Mon Feb 21 2022
More than 400,000 individuals under 18-years-old infected by COVID-19 this year - Khairy
Of the total number of cases reported this year, which included 67 deaths, involved 252,569 school children and 42,831 pre-school students.
Thu Sep 30 2021
Schools reopen for pre-schoolers, year 1, 2 students today
The stage is set for schools across the country to reopen their doors today for pre-schoolers, Year One and Year Two students.
Mon Mar 01 2021
Instil appreciation of Rukun Negara in pre-school
The Rukun Negara was proclaimed on August 31, 1970.
Fri Jul 10 2020
RMCO: Observe SOP, prevent new clusters
The rules for other places such as theme parks have also been relaxed, while body temperature screenings at shopping centres need only be conducted once.
Tue Jun 30 2020
Pre-schools, kindergartens to open, preparations underway for little ones
Attention must be given to social distancing and the cleanliness of the premises must be maintained as the children are excited and eager to be with their friends.
Mon Jun 29 2020
NUTP urges govt to postpone opening up pre-schools
The NUTP has come up with several methods to help teachers conduct the teaching-and-learning process (PdP) in the new normal following COVID-19.
Tue Jun 23 2020
Social distancing is difficult in kindergarten
The main challenge at the kindergarten level is for the children to practice social distancing.
Wed Apr 15 2020
Zahid proposes schools set up crime-prevention clubs
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi today proposed that all schools, from pre-school to secondary, set up crime-prevention clubs.
Tue May 16 2017
Pre-school education system will be improved - Mahdzir
Education Minister Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid says even though the current curriculum is satisfactory it should be improved further to enable students to excel in both academic and personality.
Thu May 11 2017
Diploma qualification to be made compulsory for nursery, pre-school teachers
Teachers working in childcare and pre-school centres will have to possess at least a diploma qualification from 2020.
Fri Aug 05 2016
Better private pre-school education system the choice of most parents
The tendency of most parents to send their children to private pre-schools compared to government pre-schools is believed to be the source of racial polarisation.
Fri Feb 19 2016
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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