Education ministries to tackle glut of graduate teachers
Higher Education Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin says teachers are also needed at private schools and abroad.
Start of school year to revert to January in 2026
The education ministry says efforts are ongoing to start the academic session for 2024/2025 in February.
Umno Youth stands by remarks on govt funds for Chinese schools
It says its stand will not change even in the event of government action against it.
Dong Zong urges govt to stop Umno statements on funds for Chinese schools
The Chinese education group warns against the escalation of racial issues for political mileage.
Private preschools: Why it takes a village to avert disaster
Without earnest self-reflection, it will be difficult to set in motion a roadmap to avoid a replay of senseless tragedies such as the recent drowning of a four-year-old child.
Why do Chinese schools get double the funds of Islamic schools, asks Umno Youth
The wing's chief proposes that Chinese independent schools facing financial problems be absorbed into the national school system.
Schools to cancel outdoor activities if API readings hit unhealthy level
Deputy Education Minister Lim Hui Ying says schools will be told to close in the event of an API reading of 200 and above.
Additional Raya school holiday on April 19
This will be observed at schools under the education ministry throughout the country.
In Perak, religious school encourages Orang Asli students to keep going
While many have dropped out, the school set up by the state religious authorities is doing its best to give its students a good education.
Health ministry recommends Covid screening at schools after rise in education clusters
Health director-general Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah says the current increase in cases and clusters follows the reopening of schools in mid-March.
Teachers in England reject pay offer, announce further strikes
Teachers across Britain have taken strike action in demand of an above-inflation pay award, leaving classrooms empty and heaping pressure on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to help resolve the dispute.
Shortage of teachers for 6 core subjects including BM, English
Deputy Education Minister Lim Hui Ying says more teachers will be recruited this year.
