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
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