Consider This: Education — Bringing PAC Experience to Education Reform
The Ministry of Education recently launched the Strategic Education Plan 2024-2030. Are we witnessing the beginning of real educational reform, or will these plans on paper face the same implementation challenges that have persisted for decades? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to YB Wong Kah Woh, Deputy Minister of Education.
Wed Oct 09 2024
Decision to revive UPSR, PT3 must be made holistically - Fadhlina
Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the MoE stands by its decision to abolish the two examinations.
Mon Sep 23 2024
Radzi: UPSR, PT3 abolition provides space for effective school-based assessment
Mohd Radzi said teachers still focus too much on examinations to ensure students obtain excellent results.
Mon Aug 08 2022
Welfare aid, impact of abolition of UPSR, PT3 among focus in Parliament today
Bung Moktar will ask the Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister to state the criteria that will be refined by the ministry in opening the country's border to more foreign countries such as China.
Mon Aug 01 2022
[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: IRB traces more than 31,000 tax evaders, Russian forces destroy last route out of Ukraine's key city
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Tue Jun 14 2022
PBS will allow students to study in conducive conditions, develop self skills
The new learning method under the PBS that will replace the Form Three Assessment (PT3) will enable students to study in a conducive environment and develop their skills.
Sun Jun 12 2022
PBS more inclusive, comprehensive in evaluating student potential - Pkharuddin
Pkharuddin said the assessment via three components is capable of providing an accurate indication of a student's achievements and weakness.
Wed Jun 08 2022
PT3 exam abolished, MoE to enhance school-based assessment
Radzi said students will instead sit for the end-of-year test using the question bank provided by the MoE for all subjects.
Thu Jun 02 2022
MOE yet to decide on PT3 implementation - Radzi
Radzi said the MOE was looking into the most suitable approach related to PT3 by taking into account the level of mastery of students.
Mon Feb 21 2022
[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: UPSR abolished, PT3 cancelled for 2021, COVID-19 death toll tops 200,000 in India
A rundown of the most important stories you need to know for the day, from the newsroom of Astro AWANI.
Wed Apr 28 2021
UPSR fully abolished, PT3 for 2021 cancelled - Radzi Jidin
Radzi said the decision was made taking into account the time constraints for students to prepare, especially with face-to-face learning.
Wed Apr 28 2021
400,000 expected to compete for places in special schools
MOE has made a half-and-half prediction based on experience.
Fri Aug 28 2020
Pupil academic assessment possible without UPSR, PT3
Learning and teaching could still be carried out during the MCO while participation in classroom activities before and after MCO could be conducted online.
Thu Apr 16 2020
No UPSR, PT3, SPM, SVM this year
The cancellation of the UPSR will not affect the assessment of students after attending primary education as the assessment could be done through various means.
Wed Apr 15 2020
PT3 exam begins today
They include 394,458 candidates from national secondary schools and 10,949 from private schools registered with the Ministry of Education.
Mon Oct 09 2017
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
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024