Pope seeks forgiveness for sexual abuse at Canadian residential schools
More than 150,000 indigenous children were separated from their families and sexually abused at the schools.
Fri Jul 29 2022
Pope arrives in Canada on tour of 'penance' for indigenous abuse
Between 1881 and 1996 more than 150,000 indigenous children were separated from their families and brought to residential schools.
Mon Jul 25 2022
MOE studying proposal to create full-time hostel warden post
The Ministry of Education (MOE) will study the proposal to create the post of a full-time warden in residential schools to tackle various problems including bullying.
Sun Dec 12 2021
COVID-19 cases at two fully residential schools in Perak
Two fully residential schools in Perak have recorded cases of COVID-19, said Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad.
Sat Dec 04 2021
Canadian Catholic bishops apologise for role in indigenous residential schools
The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops on Friday officially apologised for their role in the country's notorious residential school system for the first time.
Sun Sep 26 2021
Tahfiz, madrasah allowed to resume operations
All these schools must abide by the standard operating procedure set by the KPM while madrasah with hostels must also observe the standard operating procedure (SOP) for residential schools.
Fri Jun 26 2020
NIOSH to join task force on safety at religious residential schools
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who is also Home Minister, said the Education Ministry should not be alone in looking into the safety aspects at these schools.
Mon Sep 18 2017
Cooked Food Programme contracts in residential schools terminated if food poisoning occurs
The ministry would include that clause in the contract for food operators and suppliers, to be effective from June 1.
Sun Apr 02 2017
Only 40 per cent of assessment to SBP based on academic performance - Mahdzir
Beginning next year, only 40 per cent of assessment for admission to Form One at fully residential schools (SBP) will be based on academic performance.
Sun Nov 20 2016
Minimum 3A, 3B in UPSR for fully residential schools' admission
The student intake will be based on their academic achievement of scoring at least 3A and 3B in the UPSR this year.
Sat Nov 19 2016
2,313 poor students to be offered places in residential schools
The Education Ministry will offer 2,313 poor Form One students, including 925 from abject poor families, places in the Education Ministry's residential schools next year.
Sat Nov 24 2012
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
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