Textbooks damaged in floods to be replaced for free - Radzi
Students whose textbooks were damaged in the floods would get a replacement for free, said Senior Education Minister Datuk Dr Radzi Jidin.
Fri Jan 07 2022
Student, 13, develops digital textbook
Ahmad Zulfadzli Khamidi developed the application within a mere two weeks, with training and guidance from the Malaysian Global Innovation and Creative Centre (MaGIC) @Borneo744 in Bintawa here.
Sun Oct 22 2017
Don't put too much pressure on primary school pupils - Mahdzir
Textbooks provided by the Ministry of Education for primary school pupils are sufficient for their educational needs, said Minister Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid.
Thu Oct 12 2017
Official sacked after Yoda image appears on Saudi textbook
The Saudi Education Ministry recalled textbooks with a cover photo showing Yoda seated next to King Faisal as he signed the United Nations Charter in 1945.
Tue Sep 26 2017
Schools reminded to verify textbooks obtained from private distributors
The ministry never encouraged schools to simply obtain textbooks or workbooks from the private sector without checking the accuracy of the facts contained in the books.
Sun Aug 27 2017
Education Ministry considers claim of missing Tun M pic from textbook a 'crazy stunt'
Its minister Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid said it was a slander by certain parties to cause the public to blame the ministry.
Fri Aug 25 2017
MOE lodges police report on alleged removal of Dr Mahathir's picture from textbook
The report was made against the publisher of the textbook 'Pendidikan Sivik Kewarganegaraan Tingkatan Tiga' as well as those who started spreading the false information.
Thu Aug 24 2017
This Indian textbook taught children how to suffocate kittens
The experiment that was described in the Indian textbook was apparently supposed to help school children learn that living, breathing things need air.
Sat Feb 11 2017
Outrage in India after textbook lists ugliness, physical disability as causes for dowry
A major controversy has erupted in India over a textbook in the western state of Maharashtra that has listed "ugliness" and "physical disability" of women as the two major reasons
Mon Feb 06 2017
Flood victim worried about losing her children's school books
A 40-year-old housewife, who has been placed at the flood relief centre in SK Sialang said she was worried about her childrens textbooks, which are feared to be damaged by the floods.
Tue Feb 09 2016
Poor English: Publishers should have quality control
The onus should be on the publishers to ensure that educational materials are free from spelling, grammatical errors and wrong prepositions.
Thu Jul 23 2015
Sex education in schools still under discussion
The plan to implement sex education in schools involves textbook writing and whether it will be taught as one separate subject or be incorporated into several existing subjects.
Sat Feb 07 2015
MH17: Ng a good educator who imparted beyond textbook knowledge
The late Ng Shi Ing, a UMS lecturer who died in the MAS Flight MH17 crash, will always be remembered by many of her students as a good educator who imparted knowledge beyond the textbooks.
Tue Aug 26 2014
Education ministry to upgrade contents of digital textbooks
The Education Ministry will upgrade the contents of the digital textbooks launched on Friday in stages in line with government efforts to undertake educational transformation.
Sat Feb 08 2014
J.K. Rowling announces Harry Potter spin-off movie series
The first film will be called "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" and will be based on a textbook of the same name used by Harry.
Thu Sep 12 2013
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