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PM: Some of our student leaders debate better than our MPs

PUTRAJAYA: Some student leaders today are more articulate and reasoned in debate than some Members of Parliament, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

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Malaysia makes history by being elected to Unesco Board for 2025-2029 term

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has made history on the international stage after being elected to the Executive Board of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) for the 2025-2029 term.

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S'gor supports co-teaching approach to improve learning, says MB

SHAH ALAM: The Selangor government is optimistic that the co-teaching approach introduced by the Education Ministry will help improve the quality of teaching and learning while addressing challenges faced by schools.

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No evidence Romans learned shipbuilding from Malay sailors, says historian

SHAH ALAM: There is no archaeological evidence or historical record indicating that the ancient Roman civilization learned shipbuilding techniques from the Malays, Sinar Harian reports.

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Siti Nurhaliza appointed Adjunct Professor at UiTM

SHAH ALAM: National songstress Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza Tarudin has been appointed as an Adjunct Professor at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) in recognition of her entrepreneurial contributions and success in building her own business empire.

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Lecturer's ship-building remarks made in personal capacity, do not reflect IIUM's official stance

GOMBAK: The International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) clarifies that the remarks made by a lecturer from the Abdul Hamid Abu Sulayman Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences are personal and do not represent the university's official stance, Sinar Harian reports.

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Education Ministry introduces new subject to replace science, health, arts, music

PETALING JAYA: A new subject, Alam dan Manusia: Pembelajaran Bersepadu (The World and Humanity: Integrated Learning), will be introduced for Year One pupils under the 2027 School Curriculum.

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Safe surfing for students next year

PETALING JAYA: The National Cyber Ethics Module (ESN), designed to nurture ethical and safe online behaviour among students, will be implemented in all schools nationwide starting January 2026.

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Shifting education focus to character and lifelong learning

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia is repositioning Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) as a pathway of first choice and a launchpad for innovation and entrepreneurship, says Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

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Education must prioritise character building to address growing integrity crisis, says Perak Ruler

IPOH: The sacred purpose of education among children in schools and higher learning institutions must be restored to address the country's deepening integrity crisis, says Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah.

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Education is best defence against division, says UM vice-chancellor

KUALA LUMPUR: Education is the strongest defence against ignorance, division and fear, says Universiti Malaya (UM) vice-­chancellor Prof Datuk Seri Dr Noor Azuan Abu Osman.

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UM remains Malaysia’s top university despite slight rank drop in QS Asia 2026

PETALING JAYA: Universiti Malaya (UM) continues to lead as Malaysia's highest-ranked institution in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings: Asia 2026, placing 15th in the region despite a slight drop from 12th in the 2025 edition.

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Universities allowed to use online learning as Higher Education Ministry preps for flood season

PUTRAJAYA: Universities identified to be at risk of year-end floods will be granted flexibility to conduct online learning should on-campus teaching activities be disrupted, says Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir.

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Additional RM5mil allocated for CCTV installation in 333 schools, says Deputy Education Minister

KUALA LUMPUR: An additional RM5mil has been allocated for CCTV installation in 333 schools nationwide, said Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh.

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PTPTN loan waiver: Comprehensive study needed before including private university students

KUALA LUMPUR: A comprehensive study is needed before the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) loan waiver initiative for first-class graduates can be extended to private university students, says Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir.

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'May your efforts be blessed': PM Anwar conveys best wishes to SPM candidates

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has conveyed his best wishes to all candidates sitting for the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination on Monday (Nov 3).

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MCA president calls for inclusion of critical courses in new university places under Budget 2026

KUALA LUMPUR: MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong has urged the government to include more critical courses in its plan to create 1,500 new university places under Budget 2026.

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New initiative to aid character development

GEORGE TOWN: The Education Ministry will introduce a comprehensive student character development initiative in 2026, using an integrated approach embedded within existing subjects, says Fadhlina Sidek.

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Experts: Eyes on the game better than a ban in keeping children safe

PETALING JAYA: Online games can blur the line between the virtual and real worlds, and experts say proper regulation and supervision are key to ensuring children's safety and healthy development.

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Schools in Johor to operate as usual despite Sg Johor pollution

JOHOR BAHRU: The Johor State Education Department will coordinate with Ranhill SAJ to ensure water supply through tankers to schools afftected by pollution of Sungai Johor in the event of water disruption on Monday (Nov 3).