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Over 250 exhibitors confirmed for KL International Book Festival next month

KUALA LUMPUR: More than 250 local and international companies will occupy 1,113 booths at the 42nd Kuala Lumpur International Book Festival (PBAKL) next month.

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Malaysia sees significant progress in educational ties with China, says Zambry

RIYADH: Malaysia's Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir said Chinese President Xi Jinping's recent visit is highly significant, opening new avenues for collaboration in education, scientific research, and various other sectors of bilateral cooperation.

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Mara cannot sponsor students receiving aid from other agencies, says DG

KUALA LUMPUR: Majlis Amanah Rakyat (Mara) director-general Datuk Zulfikri Osman clarifies that the agency cannot offer sponsorships to students who have already received financial aid from other sources.

Sabah & Sarawak

Yayasan Sabah 2025 education sponsorships now open for applicants

KOTA KINABALU: Eligible students, especially those from Sabah, are invited to apply for education sponsorships including scholarships, bursaries and study loans from Yayasan Sabah for the 2025 academic session.

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Keeping home close to heart

KEPALA BATAS: Students at several schools here have begun wearing the Jalur Gemilang badge on their uniforms. It is an initiative that has received strong support from parents.

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Private institutions invited to join initiative

KEPALA BATAS: Educational institutions not under the jurisdiction of the Education Ministry are also encouraged to implement the wearing of the Jalur Gemilang badge.

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Learn from Tan Cheng Lock’s legacy, youths urged

SUNGAI LONG: MCA's founding president, the late Tun Tan Cheng Lock, has left behind an unparalelled legacy for Malaysia's multicultural political framework through his vision of unity, citizenship and equality.

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Home-based teaching mulled to ease traffic during Asean summit

KEPALA BATAS: The home-based teaching and learning (known by its Malay acronym PdPR) approach used widely during the movement control order at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic years ago is being considered to help ease traffic congestion during the upcoming Asean Summit to be held in May and October, says the Education Ministry.

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Patriotism starts at school

KOTA TINGGI: Parents across Johor have welcomed the government's initiative of distributing Jalur Gemilang badges to students, describing it as a meaningful effort to instil patriotism among the younger generation.

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Higher Education Ministry wants thorough probe into fatal UUM bus mishap

PUTRAJAYA: Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir has ordered a thorough investigation into the bus mishap that claimed the life of a Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) student.

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Award is recognition of UTeM's efforts to drive education excellence, says VC

MELAKA: Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM) will continue to affirm its excellence as a leading technical higher education institution, says its vice-chancellor.

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More languages to be offered in schools as electives, says Education Minister

GEORGE TOWN: To build deeper intra-Asean collaboration, Malaysia is expanding its elective language offerings in schools to include Mandarin, Tamil and Asean languages such as Thai, Khmer and Vietnamese, says Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek.

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Only 10% of Teachers Provident Fund contributors have retrieved unclaimed funds

KUALA LUMPUR: Only 10% of former teachers who contributed to the Teachers Provident Fund (KWSG) between 1962 and 1972 have come forward to retrieve their unclaimed money from the Accountant General's Department as of April 2025.

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UTAR launches social studies institute honouring legacy of Tun Tan Cheng Lock

SUNGAI LONG: Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) has launched the Tun Tan Cheng Lock Institute of Social Studies (TCLI) at its Sungai Long Campus on Monday (April 21).

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Govt to retrain over 100,000 teachers with AI-powered digital teaching

GEORGE TOWN: The government wants to retrain over 100,000 teachers in digital pedagogy and other modern teaching tools, says Fadhlina Sidek.

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Non-govt education institutions encouraged to don Jalur Gemilang badges too, says Fadhlina

KEPALA BATAS: Educational institutions not under the purview of the Education Ministry are encouraged to join in wearing the Jalur Gemilang badge on student uniforms, which starts Monday (April 21).

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Education Ministry ready to implement home-based classes during Asean Summit

KEPALA BATAS: The Education Ministry is ready to implement home-based teaching and learning (PdPR) to reduce Klang Valley traffic congestion during the Asean Summits in May and October, says Minister Fadhlina Sidek.

Sabah & Sarawak

UMS leads youth health and wellness campaign

KOTA KINABALU: Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) students will lead a six-month health and wellness campaign aimed at promoting better lifestyles among youth through peer-led activities and social media outreach.

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Admission system for MRSM, SBP to be streamlined from January next year

LENGGONG: The admission system for Maktab Rendah Sains MARA (MRSM) and fully residential schools (SBP) will be streamlined starting with the January intake next year to prevent overlapping offers.

Sabah & Sarawak

UMS students to lead youth health campaign

KOTA KINABALU: Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) students are set to become ambassadors of youth health through a six-month campaign aimed at reshaping attitudes and behaviours linked to physical activity, nutrition, and healthy living.