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
Hundreds more unmarked graves found at erstwhile Canadian residential school
The latest discovery is a grim reminder of the years of abuse and discrimination indigenous communities have suffered in Canada.
Fri Jun 25 2021
Discovery of children's remains reopens wounds among indigenous survivors of colonial Canadian schools
The government pledged to spend previously promised money to search for more unmarked graves.
Thu Jun 03 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
Debit card system for schoolchildren to be expanded
Currently, several schools were using the debit card system for students to buy food in the canteen, as well as other items at the school cooperatives.
Fri Oct 13 2017
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
Tahfiz school still in hive of activity
The fire scene at the Darul Quran Ittifaqiyah Religious Residential School in Jalan Keramat Ujung here is still a hive of activity despite having entered the fourth day since the tragedy.
Sun Sep 17 2017
Strict enforcement needed on fire safety
Another tragedy at an Islamic residential school and the usual blame game is going on with many fingers pointing as to why or how it happened.
Fri Sep 15 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
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
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