Consider This: Education — Bringing PAC Experience to Education Reform
The Ministry of Education recently launched the Strategic Education Plan 2024-2030. Are we witnessing the beginning of real educational reform, or will these plans on paper face the same implementation challenges that have persisted for decades? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to YB Wong Kah Woh, Deputy Minister of Education.
Wed Oct 09 2024
Decision to revive UPSR, PT3 must be made holistically - Fadhlina
Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the MoE stands by its decision to abolish the two examinations.
Mon Sep 23 2024
Give PBS system a chance - Fadhlina
Fadhlina said that PBS does not only evaluate students based on academic achievements but also includes developing their potential.
Sat Dec 31 2022
Radzi: UPSR, PT3 abolition provides space for effective school-based assessment
Mohd Radzi said teachers still focus too much on examinations to ensure students obtain excellent results.
Mon Aug 08 2022
Welfare aid, impact of abolition of UPSR, PT3 among focus in Parliament today
Bung Moktar will ask the Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister to state the criteria that will be refined by the ministry in opening the country's border to more foreign countries such as China.
Mon Aug 01 2022
Analysis: Goodbye UPSR
After three decades of being used to assess pupils' cognitive achievement at the end of Year 6 in primary schools, the time has come for the Primary School Achievement Test (UPSR) to bow out.
Thu Apr 29 2021
[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: UPSR abolished, PT3 cancelled for 2021, COVID-19 death toll tops 200,000 in India
A rundown of the most important stories you need to know for the day, from the newsroom of Astro AWANI.
Wed Apr 28 2021
UPSR fully abolished, PT3 for 2021 cancelled - Radzi Jidin
Radzi said the decision was made taking into account the time constraints for students to prepare, especially with face-to-face learning.
Wed Apr 28 2021
COVID-19 turns online learning the way forward in education
The result of the pandemic has implied the importance of technology in transforming how we teach and learn.
Sun Dec 27 2020
400,000 expected to compete for places in special schools
MOE has made a half-and-half prediction based on experience.
Fri Aug 28 2020
Pupil academic assessment possible without UPSR, PT3
Learning and teaching could still be carried out during the MCO while participation in classroom activities before and after MCO could be conducted online.
Thu Apr 16 2020
MOE proposes UPKK to be cancelled - Mohd Radzi
Dr Mohd Radzi Md Jidin said his ministry had discussed with all State Religious Councils on cancelling the examination.
Wed Apr 15 2020
No UPSR, PT3, SPM, SVM this year
The cancellation of the UPSR will not affect the assessment of students after attending primary education as the assessment could be done through various means.
Wed Apr 15 2020
UPSR exam continues in Kedah
UPSR candidates tomorrow will sit for the English Language paper on comprehension and writing.
Mon Sep 11 2017
UPSR to continue until it is time for it to be replaced - Mahdzir
He said a study to identify a suitable system to replace the UPSR was still being carried out by getting feedback from interested parties, including parents.
Mon Sep 11 2017
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
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024