Women constitute 52% of tertiary education graduates yet face gender equality challenges in the workplace, an SDG 2030 goal
Caregiving and household burdens cited as main barriers, anxiety and depression prevalent.
Fri Sep 13 2024
[COLUMNIST] SPM absenteeism: The end result of mismatch between education sector and job market
The trend of skipping tertiary education for early employment or higher salaries now includes skipping SPM or upper secondary education.
Thu Jun 27 2024
Sarawak's free Tertiary Education policy won't lead to tax increase
Sarawak's free tertiary education, which is expected to be implemented by 2026, will not lead to an increase in taxes or cuts in other areas of development.
Fri Dec 29 2023
[COLUMNIST] Hybrid Tertiary Education in Malaysia: Are we ready?
Equitable access to digital connectivity is essential for quality education.
Thu Jul 13 2023
Conduct deeper dives into why students are not pursuing tertiary education after SPM
A deeper dive should be conducted into the reasoning why almost half of the SPM students chose not to further their education.
Wed May 31 2023
[COLUMNIST] Educations post-colonial legacies perpetuates divide and rule agenda
The youth must dare to raise their voices against post-colonial "divide and rule" via the non-tertiary education system.
Thu Nov 10 2022
PM announces TVET scholarship for B40 students
Ismail Sabri said this was to motivate and encourage more students to pursue their tertiary studies in TVET.
Mon Jun 20 2022
[COLUMNIST] Women's issues are also issues that require the national (or the other gender's) attention
To address Malaysia's gender gap effectively, schools have to equip teachers to teach a variety of education modules at the primary, secondary and tertiary levels.
Wed Apr 06 2022
Keluarga Malaysia Education Tour to help realise dreams of rural students - PM Ismail Sabri
JPKM programme organised by PRIHATIN can help realise the aspirations of rural students to further their studies at the tertiary level.
Sun Mar 13 2022
Govt urged to consider allowing book, computer shops to resume operations
This was in view of the ongoing home-based teaching and learning session for school students and online classes for tertiary students.
Tue Jun 29 2021
COVID-19 safety concerns at the heart of KPT decision
KPT has taken a look at seven aspects of tertiary institution (IPT) operations and determined that face-to-face learning and teaching (PdP) will not be permitted during the full lockdown.
Mon May 31 2021
Jawi script, national debt to be raised in Parliament today
Sabri Azit will ask why Jawi script writing is not introduced at the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia level while Jawi-related courses are available at the tertiary level.
Mon Dec 07 2020
In case you missed the Dewan Rakyat proceeding today, here are 7 things you need to know
Among the highlight at Dewan Rakyat today is Syed Saddiq's suggestion to lower tuition fees for tertiary education.
Wed Nov 18 2020
COVID-19 test a must for tertiary students from other states, Labuan - JPBN Sarawak
It is compulsory for all students of public and private tertiary institutions who have reported themselves in Sarawak to undergo COVID-19 screening.
Mon Oct 05 2020
UPU application results for public higher education to be out on June 3
The results of applications for admission to public tertiary education institutions by SPM school leavers will be announced on June 3.
Sat May 30 2020
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024
TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms
Judges are reviewing TikTok's challenge to a law requiring ByteDance to sell its US assets by Jan. 19 or face a ban.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Lebanese sources: Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce
In Washington, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said, "We're close" but "nothing is done until everything is done".
Tue Nov 26 2024