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Education Ministry to conduct random spot-checks at schools to curb bullying
KUALA LUMPUR: Random spot-checks will now be conducted at all schools, including at night, in an effort to crack down on bullying among students, says Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh.
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Opposition MP urges return of caning to tackle school bullying
KUALA LUMPUR: Amid rising concerns over bullying in schools, an Opposition MP has called on the government to reintroduce caning as a disciplinary measure for problematic students.
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Over 7,600 bullying cases in schools last year, up 17% from 2023, says Fadhlina
KUALA LUMPUR: The number of bullying cases in schools continues to climb with 7,681 cases last year compared to 6,528 in 2023, says Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek.
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MCMC: 42,000 Students enjoy free digital tuition through Nadi
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 42,000 primary and secondary school students nationwide have benefitted from free digital tuition offered by the National Information Dissemination Centre (Nadi) since its introduction last September.
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Education Minister vows thorough probe into Selangor school fall incident
PETALING JAYA: Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek has assured that investigations into the case of a student who fell from the third floor of a school dormitory in Selangor will be conducted thoroughly, covering all related aspects, including allegations of bullying.
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Group of PKR MPs call for reforms to UPU system as STPM admission to public unis go down
KUALA LUMPUR: A group of PKR MPs has called for comprehensive reforms to the UPUOnline system, citing concerns that top STPM students are struggling to secure placements at public universities through the current process.
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PSC proposes introducing law to regulate early childhood care and education
KUALA LUMPUR: The Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) on Women, Children and Community Development has proposed introducing a dedicated law to regulate and develop early childhood care and education for children up to six in Malaysia.
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Let Education Ministry decide if legal action against Zara's principal is needed, says Azalina
KOTA KINABALU: The Education Ministry has to look into whether there is a need to bring the school principal or state Education director to court over the death of Zara Qairina Mahathir, says Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said.
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Private kindergarten fee hikes only allowed after three years, says Fadhlina
KUALA LUMPUR: The Education Ministry (MOE) has set that applications for fee increases by private kindergarten operators can only be submitted after a period of three years from the last approved rate, and such increases must not exceed 30%.
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Sultan Nazrin attends UM-NUS precision health symposium in Ipoh
IPOH: Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Shah attended the Universiti Malaya (UM)–National University of Singapore (NUS) joint academic precision health symposium here on Tuesday (Aug 26).
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International admissions not sidelining locals, strengthen global standing, says Higher Education Ministry
PUTRAJAYA: The Higher Education Ministry has dismissed claims that international student enrolments at public universities has displaced local students, stressing that Malaysians remain the top priority in higher education admissions.
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Dr Wee questions discrepancies in university admission data
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Dr. Wee Ka Siong has questioned discrepancies between data provided by the Higher Education Ministry and the figures reported by universities, especially in relation to admissions into medical programmes.
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Anti-bullying rules to be improved
KUALA LUMPUR: The Education Ministry is in the process of revising education regulations related to student discipline under the Education Act 1996 to strengthen existing enforcement measures.
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Pupils study in containers to escape danger
SJK(T) Ladang Strathisla in Perak is now operating from converted shipping containers after the school building was deemed unsafe, Malaysia Nanban reported.
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What other Asian countries are doing
PETALING JAYA: From stricter homework rules to nationwide vision screening, other countries are rolling out strategies to curb the rise of myopia, or shortsightedness, among children.
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Too many kids with eye problems
PETALING JAYA: Experts warn that without intervention, childhood myopia may soon become the norm rather than the exception in Malaysian classrooms.
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Keep an eye out for red flags, parents urged
PETALING JAYA: An eye screening at school revealed that Abdullah was short-sighted at the grand "old" age of seven.
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UPUOnline system ensures merit-based university admissions, says ministry
KUALA LUMPUR: The UPUOnline system ensures fair and merit-based admission into public universities, with no discrimination against outstanding students, says Deputy Higher Education Minister Datuk Mustapha Sakmud.
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Clarify which subjects come under STEM, Dr Wee urges Higher Education Ministry
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong has raised questions regarding the government's definition of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education, urging clarity on the scope of subjects classified under the category.
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Varsities work for inclusive spaces
PETALING JAYA: Public universities continue to face challenges in turning their campuses into fully inclusive spaces for persons with disabilities (OKU), largely due to old building structures and limited funds.