TVET elements to be introduced to Year One pupils in 2027
Learning will be project-based, allowing students to understand, explore, and apply technology and digital knowledge in various fields.
Thu Nov 14 2024
Special Committee formed to reduce SPM absenteeism
Wong Kah Woh said the Ministry of Education has planned intervention strategies by strengthening existing programmes.
Wed Oct 16 2024
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
MOE will add 11 more K9 schools to tackle student dropout rates in remote areas
MOE announced that the Daily School Management Division is assessing schools in Sabah and Sarawak for potential K9 training facilities.
Wed Aug 21 2024
Intervention can reduce SPM candidate dropouts - Wong
A total of 10,160 out of 383,685 new SPM 2023 candidates were reported not to attend the examination.
Mon Jun 03 2024
MOE plans to expand K9, K11 schools this year
K9 schools refer to nine years (of schooling), where students will attend school under one roof from Standard One to Form Three.
Mon Apr 01 2024
Energy Stick: Public urged to channel complaints via SISPAA
MOE also welcomes enforcement actions by the Health Ministry against traders selling these products, especially to school children.
Thu Feb 08 2024
Probe into MINDEF land swap deal issue should be continued by new PAC
Former PAC chairman wanted the new administration to press ahead with the investigation into the controversial land swap deal issue.
Sun Jan 15 2023
[COLUMNIST] Will no heads roll over the MySejahtera scandal?
The government appears to have a gun to its head with the application and data of MySejahtera held as ransom.
Thu Oct 06 2022
PAC suggests govt ensure full ownership of MySejahtera
The PAC has suggested that the government ensure full ownership of the MySejahtera application to protect users' personal data.
Tue Oct 04 2022
PAC to conduct inquiry into OPV project delay
The PAC will be calling up the Home Ministry and MMEA for clarification on the delay in delivery of OPV to MMEA.
Mon Sep 26 2022
LCS audit: PAC urges Cabinet to make important decisions in upcoming meeting
Wong requested that further forensic auditing be carried out by Boustead Heavy Industries Corporation Bhd on the LCS project.
Tue Aug 23 2022
LCS: PAC receives declassified report
The PAC has received the report of the JKSTUPKK regarding the acquisition of six Second Generation Patrol Vessels (SGPV) of the LCS project.
Wed Aug 17 2022
LCS: PAC welcomes Cabinet's decision to accept its recommendations - Chairman
The PAC welcomed today's Cabinet decision to adopt the two most important recommendations in its Report on the Procurement of Littoral Combat Ships (LCS).
Wed Aug 10 2022
PAC disappointed committee's report on AES not fully declassified
PAC is disappointed that the report of the committee on governance, procurement and finance investigation (JKSTUPKK) on the AES was not declassified as proposed by PAC earlier.
Mon Aug 01 2022
Selangor records 1,354 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies from 2023 to Sept 2024
Anfaal Saari emphasises the seriousness of the issue, especially involving children and teenagers under 18 years old.
Thu Nov 21 2024
ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Elon Musk's Neuralink receives Canadian approval for brain chip trial
The study aims to assess the safety and initial functionality of its implant which enables people with quadriplegia.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Guitar bought by Beatles' teenage Harrison for GBP58 sells for more than GBP1 million
A guitar bought by George Harrison for about GBP58 has sold at auction for more than GBP1 million (US$1.27 million), the PA Media news agenc
Thu Nov 21 2024
Duct-taped banana goes for $6.2 mln in Sotheby's art auction
A piece of art that is little more than a banana duct-taped to a wall sold at auction to cryptocurrency entrepreneur.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Australian teen dies from tainted liquor in Laos; fourth suspected victim
Spurious liquor is a problem in Laos, with the govts of Australia and Britain warning citizens to be cautious when taking drinks there.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Woman found in freezer died from chest injuries - Police
Preliminary post-mortem report reveals that the victim died from chest injuries caused by blunt trauma.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Malaysia, Vietnam to further cooperate in multiple sectors - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the collaboration will also leverage the ASEAN Energy Grid to foster regional growth.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Australia launches 'landmark' bill to ban social media for children under 16
Australia plans to trial an age-verification system that may include biometrics or govt identification to enforce social media age cut-off.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Court orders PDRM to complete investigations into Beng Hock's death within six months
Judge says the claims and reliefs sought by the applicants are within the domain of public law both in pith and substance.
Thu Nov 21 2024