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
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