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Ministry open to Auku review after student protest outside Parliament

KUALA LUMPUR: The Higher Education Ministry is ready to hear all grievances raised by student protesters who gathered outside Parliament over the Universities and University Colleges Act (Auku) 1971, says Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir.

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Schools get ‘cool’ flex in the heat

NIBONG TEBAL: The Education Ministry is concerned about the welfare, health and safety of students, teachers and school staff amid hot and unpredictable weather, particularly in the northern states.

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Applications open for Tunku Abdul Rahman Scholarship

KUALA LUMPUR: Applications for the Tunku Abdul Rahman Scholarship (BTAR) officially opened yesterday in conjunction with the birthday of Malaysia's first prime minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj.

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MOE preparing for surge in Year One admissions

NIBONG TEBAL: The Education Ministry (MOE) is making full preparations to handle the admission of six-year-olds into Year One from next year, in anticipation of the encouraging response from parents.

Education

Giving students a sense of purpose

IN today's changing world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence, students are looking for purpose-driven education.

Education

Advancing AI partnerships

Building artificial intelligence (AI) capacity should be the region's priority, given its accelerating impact across industries, public services and societies, says Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM) president Prof Dr Jeffrey Chiang Choong Luin.

Education

UiTM students put respect first

EVEN as modes of interaction evolve, the art of communication itself remains rooted in four core values: kindness, respect, empathy and decency (KindRED).

Education

Listening to our youth

Education in 2026 is about four things: enhanced technological support in teaching and learning; maturing digital strategies centred on sustaining institutions of higher learning; prioritising adaptable skills; and ensuring education remains relevant, engaging and outcome-driven to benefit the main stakeholders – students.

Education

Championing printed words

DESPITE my trepidation, I made it a point to visit a book sale recently.

Education

Awards celebrate top achievers

ACADEMIC excellence, co-curricular accomplishments and university admissions often give students the impetus to go the extra mile and fulfil their potential.

Education

Unlocking potential on Pulau Tuba

OPPORTUNITIES mean little if students are not ready to step beyond their comfort zones.

Education

Don't miss it: Taiwan scholarship programmes

The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in Malaysia is inviting Malaysians who wish to further their studies in Taiwan to apply for its scholarship programmes.

Education

UM subjects soar in global rankings

Universiti Malaya (UM) recorded a strong and broad-based performance in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject 2026, led by a significant improvement in Education Studies, which reentered the global Top 100.

Education

Tackling talent shortage with ‘franchise-based’ model

Higher education must move beyond static campus-based learning and adapt to an artificial intelligence (AI)-native world, says Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir.

Education

Building future property developers

THERE is a belief in the marketplace that all it takes to make it as a property developer is a pile of cash.

Education

Getting ahead with corporate mentors

AMID a mismatch between industry demand and graduates' skills readiness, Rehda Institute has broadened its focus beyond built environment training to support national talent development.

Education

Connect to transform

BUILDING a bridge to a closed community requires more than just funding; it requires a seat at the table.

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National service to expand to 20 public universities in 2027

PEKAN: The National Service Training Programme (PLKN) will be expanded to 20 public universities nationwide next year, said Training Department director-general Datuk Ya'cob Samiran.

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No kids will be rejected, says Fadhlina on six-year-olds at Year One intake

KUALA LUMPUR: Schools are ready and have the capacity to handle the influx of six-year-olds entering Year One, says Fadhlina Sidek.

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Australia’s New Colombo Plan to offer 500 scholarships annually by 2028

PETALING JAYA: Australia's New Colombo Plan (NCP) will expand to offer 500 scholarships annually by 2028 to build a larger cohort of students with stronger Indo-Pacific capabilities.