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Nation
School safety measures still insufficient, says PM Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR: Steps to keep students safe in schools are not enough yet, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, days after a Form Four student was found dead at her school in Johor.
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Nation
Unpaid PTPTN loans hit RM10.7bil, says Higher Education Ministry
KUALA LUMPUR: Arrears owed by 1.16 million National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) borrowers stood at RM10.7bil as of Aug 31, with enforcement among the steps taken to boost collection, says the Higher Education Ministry.
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Sabah & Sarawak
Kuching AI Data Campus to drive Sarawak’s AI push
KUCHING: Sarawak is turning to artificial intelligence (AI) as the next step in its digital transformation to strengthen the economy and create new areas of value, says Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg.
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Nation
‘Graduate salaries factored into wage review’
KUALA LUMPUR: Graduate salaries will be taken into account in an upcoming wage adjustment announcement, says Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir (pic).
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Nation
Fadhlina: No CCTV at spot where student died
KUALA LUMPUR: No CCTV coverage was available at the Yong Peng school crime scene where Form Four student Irene Sofiya Mohd Khairool Faisal was killed, according to a visibly emotional Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek (pic).
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Nation
Cover all angles in school security, urges Dr Wee
BATU PAHAT: Relying solely on human supervision has its limitations, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong, who proposed that schools consider installing CCTV cameras as a practical and affordable deterrent after the death of Form Four student Irene Sofiya Mohd Khairool Faisal in Yong Peng.
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Nation
Queen’s assurance to seek justice
BATU PAHAT: The father of 16-year-old Irene Sofiya says he draws comfort from Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, and her assurance that she would do what she can to help seek justice for his daughter.
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Nation
Calls grow for safer schools
PETALING JAYA: Every child has the right not only to an education but also to a safe school environment. Experts in child safety said the death of 16-year-old Irene Sofiya Mohd Khairool Faisal should prompt a nationwide review of school safeguarding measures. Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) chief children's commissioner Dr Farah Nini Dusuki said schools needed a more proactive, child-centred safeguarding culture.
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Nation
Graduate pay in focus under upcoming salary adjustment announcement, says Higher Education Minister
KUALA LUMPUR: Graduate salaries will be taken into account in an upcoming salary adjustment announcement, says Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir.
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Nation
Higher Education Ministry hopes for bigger Budget 2027 allocation
KUALA LUMPUR: The Higher Education Ministry hopes for an increase in its allocation under Budget 2027, said Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir.
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Nation
No CCTV at spot where Yong Peng student was killed, says Fadhlina
KUALA LUMPUR: CCTV cameras at the Yong Peng school where Form Four student Irene Sofiya Mohd Khairool Faisal was killed did not cover the spot where the incident took place, says Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek.
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Nation
UiTM difficulties must not drag us down, but push us to be better, says Zambry
SHAH ALAM: UiTM's shortcomings should not be used to undermine the institution or other bumiputra institutions, says Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Kadir.
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Education
The rankings trap
We live in the age of measurement. Schools measure examination results. Businesses measure profits. Universities measure publications. If it can be measured, we measure it.
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Education
Backing TVET
AS industries evolve and demand for job-ready skills grows, experts say Budget 2027 should strengthen technical and vocational education and training (TVET) to prepare young Malaysians for a changing job market.
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Education
Putting minds to the test
COMPETITIONS can be nerve-racking, but that was precisely why Crystin Dang Jiar Qi took part in one recently.
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Education
DATA FOR ACTION
DATA acquired from the Year Four Learning Matrix (MPT4) results could potentially help the Education Ministry identify differences in learning outcomes between schools in different locations, including urban and rural areas.
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Education
Giving talent a chance
A YOUNG person's potential should not be limited by financial circumstances.
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Education
Education wish list
WITH Budget 2027 expected to be tabled this Friday, those in the education sector are watching closely to see where the next federal funding will go.
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STARPICKS
RESULTS, NOT RANKINGS
PUPILS' results from the Year Four Learning Matrix (MPT4) are not intended to be used to rank pupils or schools.
