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Crime, bullying incidents in schools spark comprehensive reforms
KUALA LUMPUR: This year marked a major turning point for the country in addressing school safety issues following several heartbreaking incidents involving bullying and crime in educational institutions.
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Ministry reduces teachers’ workload
BUKIT MERTAJAM: The Education Ministry's training management system (SPLKPM) has been abolished as an ongoing measure to reduce teachers' workload, says Fadhlina Sidek.
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Education Ministry records major education reform achievements over past three years, says Fadhlina
BUKIT MERTAJAM: The Education Ministry has recorded several major achievements over the past three years in implementing education reforms, including the enforcement of compulsory secondary education, efforts to reduce educators' workload, and the construction and rehabilitation of schools, nationwide.
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Education Ministry abolishes its Training Management System to lighten teachers' workload
BUKIT MERTAJAM: The Education Ministry has decided to abolish the Ministry of Education Malaysia Training Management System (SPLKPM) to reduce teachers' workload.
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NARROWING GAPS
Malaysian pupils possess a competitive reading literacy level and have solid numeracy skills, the latest Southeast Asia Primary Learning Metrics (SEA-PLM) 2024 results show.
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Education
Asia rising
For most of the last century, the centres of higher education and science were in the West. The United States, Britain, and Europe produced the world's leading universities and research culture. Students from across Asia travelled there for advanced study, and knowledge flowed mainly in one direction.
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Education
Teach students like you would your children
One day, as I sat with my grandchild helping her read in English, it struck me – this is how we should teach our students – with the same warmth, patience, and belief.
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Education
Creating a safer space for all
Social media platforms and content providers, said Cybersecurity Malaysia chief executive officer Datuk Dr Amirudin Abdul Wahab, must be responsible for ensuring proper moderation, age verification, and protection mechanisms are in place – especially for minors.
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Education
Raising the alarm on violence
Teens "joking" about murder and rape in gaming platform chat rooms are a worrying trend, academics warn.
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Education
Graduates of today, leaders of tomorrow
Graduates today must not only be capable employees but also relevant to industry needs, globally competitive and driven by pure values, says Management and Science University (MSU) president and founder Prof Tan Sri Dr Mohd Shukri Ab Yajid.
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Academic: School safety a joint effort
KUALA LUMPUR: Recent cases of student distress, bullying, emotional breakdowns and even tragic outcomes have exposed serious gaps in how schools and adults respond to youngsters' struggles, says Assoc Prof Datuk Dr Monna Ong Siew Siew.
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Education
Lexel campus to open in Gamuda Cove
Lexel International Schools will open its second flagship campus in Gamuda Cove, Southern Klang Valley, next year.
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Kasih Kanak-Kanak reaches 566 schools
KUALA LUMPUR: The Child Protection Advocacy Programme: Kasih Kanak-Kanak, organised by the Social Welfare Department since May, has been successfully implemented in 566 schools nationwide, surpassing the initial target by 188%.
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Chan: Pupils must have say in safety policy
KUALA LUMPUR: Students must have a voice in policies that shape their lives rather than leaving such decisions solely to adults, says Tan Sri Chan Kong Choy.
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Dong Zong: UEC recognition maintains Malay language status
PETALING JAYA: Chinese educationist group Dong Zong said the recognition of the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) does not contradict government education policies, nor does it affect the status of Malay as the country's national language.
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Mental health gap in schools
KUALA LUMPUR: Inadequate access to mental health support in schools is putting students at risk, student representatives tell a youth forum.
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Education
Looking forward to retirement?
Over a decade ago, when I was a schoolteacher, I remember how those who were near retirement would often talk about all the things they planned to do once they were no longer occupied with their full-time jobs.
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Communication, trust key to helping students speak out, forum told
KUALA LUMPUR: Communication and trust are key to helping students speak up about their struggles, a panellist said during a youth forum on teenage mental health and well-being.
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Students’ voices key to school safety reforms
KUALA LUMPUR: Coordination between schools, families and support agencies remains limited, leaving many students without timely help when they are in distress, says Assoc. Prof. Datuk Dr Monna Ong Siew Siew.
