122,000 Year 1 pupils still lack 3M skills - Fadhlina
Fadhlina Sidek attributed this issue to learning loss during COVID-19 pandemic, poverty and the needs of special children.
Mon Oct 07 2024
Odour pollution: Three schools in JB shift to PdPR - Exco
27 pupils experienced dizziness and vomiting, believed to be caused by the odour pollution.
Tue Sep 10 2024
122,062 Year 1 pupils to undergo Literacy and Numeracy Intervention prog
Azman Adnan said students were screened by their teachers and were identified as having not reached TP1 for Malay and Mathematics subjects.
Mon Sep 09 2024
Extreme heat is closing schools, widening learning gaps worldwide
High temperatures slow down the brain's cognitive functions, lowering pupils' ability to retain and process information.
Sun May 05 2024
Former year-two pupil fails in lawsuit against teacher, principal and govt
According to the Court, the boy failed to prove his case on the balance of probabilities.
Wed Mar 20 2024
Nigerian army hunts for kidnapped students, parents seek answers
Criminal gangs kidnap school pupils seeking ransom payments, with authorities seemingly powerless to stop them.
Tue Mar 12 2024
3.61 mil students in Group B states start 2024/2025 school session today
Federal Territory of KL Education Department director Roslan Abu Hassan said 225,062 pupils attended the new school session in 291 schools.
Mon Mar 11 2024
France to ban Muslim abaya dress in state schools
When you walk into a classroom, you shouldn't be able to identify the pupils' religion just by looking at them, the Education Minister said.
Mon Aug 28 2023
Biting incident : Teacher still on duty as usual - Kelantan JPN
The teacher who is alleged to have bitten a pupil at a school in Kelantan recently, is confirmed to be still on duty as usual.
Thu Jul 13 2023
Traumatic Monday school journey for students, teachers as jetty collapses in Semporna
It was a highly traumatic Monday morning for school children and teachers when the pier of the Pulau Pababag jetty collapsed this morning.
Mon Jan 30 2023
Early schooling aid raised to RM150 for all pupils
The assistance will be channeled in January 2023 and hoped it would lighten the burden of parents to support schooling children.
Fri Oct 07 2022
MOE conducts in-depth probe into alleged kidnap bid of pupils
Dr Radzi said the ministry, in collaboration with the PDRM, is conducting an in-depth probe into the reports of attempted kidnapping of pupils.
Thu Sep 29 2022
MOE awaiting detailed report on alleged kidnap bid of pupils
The MOE is awaiting a detailed report regarding the alleged cases of attempted kidnapping of pupils in Kelantan that went viral recently, before taking further action.
Tue Sep 27 2022
Swastika-wearing ex-pupil kills 15 in Russian school shooting
Artem Kazantsev killed 15 people, including 11 children, and wounded 24 at a school before committing suicide.
Tue Sep 27 2022
MOH proposes increase in supplementary food programme rate
The MOH has proposed that the Supplementary Food Programme (RMT) rate for primary pupils be increased to RM4 in Peninsular Malaysia and RM5 in Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan.
Fri Jul 22 2022
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