Nation

Govt planning overhaul of polytechnic system to ensure relevancy, says Zambry

PONTIAN: The government is planning a major overhaul of the country's polytechnic system to ensure it remains relevant to future industry needs, says Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir.

Nation

Khow the only Malaysian accepted by top university this year

PETALING JAYA: It was a surprise for Khow Jin Xen, 18, when he was accepted into Harvard College at Harvard University as the only Malaysian admitted this year.

Nation

Schools should appoint safety coordinators as soon as possible, says Lee Lam Thye

KUALA LUMPUR: Occupational Safety and Health Coordinators (OSHCs) in schools should be appointed as soon as possible to strengthen school safety, says Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sarawak FTES Reaches 4,694 Students

KUCHING: Sarawak's free tertiary education scheme (FTES) has reached 4,694 students at four state-owned institutions, Deputy Minister Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee said on Tuesday (May 12).

Nation

New measures to boost safety for school students, staff

JOHOR BARU: Improvements are being made to the Safe School Management Guidelines to address current challenges and ensure continued protection for students and school staff, says Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek.

Nation

New guidelines being finalised to enhance safety in schools

JOHOR BARU: The Education Ministry will consider proposals to place security personnel in every school to enhance pupil safety, says its minister Fadhlina Sidek.

Nation

Free motorcycle licence programme to benefit 60,000 students, says Loke

JOHOR BARU: Some 60,000 students nationwide will receive free motorcycle licences this year under the MyLesen B2 Sekolah (MyB2S) Programme, says Transport Minister Anthony Loke.

Nation

Wan Hashim appointed as new Education Ministry sec-gen

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Wan Hashim Wan Rahim will officially began his duties as Education Ministry secretary-general on Monday (May 11).

Education

Beyond ABCs and 123s

With Teachers Day approaching, and in light of the Malaysia Education Blueprint 2026–2035 spotlighting early childhood education, it is timely to reflect on the role of educators in shaping learning experiences and nurturing the next generation.

Education

UK postgrad boost for M’sians

Applications for the GREAT Scholarships 2026 intake are now open for Malaysian students interested in pursuing postgraduate studies in the United Kingdom (UK).

Nation

Looking into a future beyond the ivory tower

SUNGAI BULOH: School leavers should look beyond traditional academic pathways to remain competitive in a rapidly evolving economy, says Datuk Seri R. Ramanan.

Nation

Nothing beats old school

PETALING JAYA: The learning methods of yesteryear are better for training the brain to retain information, think critically and build confidence, says a child psychology expert.

Education

The power of taking a chance

LEARNING to seize opportunity was something Carroll Kee (pic) took time to develop.

Education

‘Teachers still matter’

In an age where knowledge is just a click away, we can't help but ask ourselves: Do schools still matter? Do teachers still add value?

Nation

‘Make SPM Chinese grading metrics public’

KUALA LUMPUR: Marking schemes, grade boundaries and detailed performance analysis for SPM subjects should be made public to restore confidence in the Chinese Language paper, says Persatuan Kemajuan Bahasa Cina Malaysia chairman Lee Kim Chuan.

Education

Young children need pencils, not phones

WHILE some children are happily answering questions and naming shapes in a preschool class, others are noticeably distracted, refusing to sit still or take part even when coaxed by teachers.

Education

BacaBaca boosts literacy

LEARNING to read requires effort and guidance, the rewards of which some 100 pupils from Selangor recently commemorated at a special event.

Education

‘Don’t just hand kids a device’

PARENTS must play an active role in their young children's lives and not simply hand them a digital device, despite it being easier, say child psychology experts.

Education

Sime Darby Young Innovators Challenge (SDYIC) 2026

Yayasan Sime Darby (YSD), the philanthropic arm of Sime Darby Berhad, SD Guthrie Berhad and Sime Darby Property Berhad, is inviting secondary schools across Malaysia to register for SDYIC 2026, a programme centred on artificial intelligence (AI) and community problem-solving.

Education

SPM scorers urge juniors on

KEEP going – that is the advice students who recently received their Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) 2025 results have for this year's batch of candidates.