Covid-19: JB schools closed due to area’s red zone status
PETALING JAYA: All educational institutions in Johor Baru will be closed starting Nov 1, says the Education Ministry. The ministry said a total of 376 schools located in the red …
Read MoreEducation
Online studies: Data and device assistance for higher education students
PETALING JAYA: Higher education students can now get data plans and electronic devices to be used for their online studies. Higher Education Minister Datuk Dr Noraini Ahmad said the ministry …
Read More
Mohd Hamdi appointed UM’s new vice-chancellor
PETALING JAYA: Prof Datuk Dr Mohd Hamdi Abd Shukor (pic) has been appointed Universiti Malaya’s (UM) new vice-chancellor for a period of three years until Oct 31, 2023. Prof Mohd …
Read More
Private colleges: Give us funds for growth
PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Association of Private Colleges and Universities (Mapcu) is appealing to the government for an allocation in Budget 2021 for the country’s private education sector. Its president …
Read More
M’sian in the running for global prize
PETALING JAYA: Malaysian Samuel Isaiah’s dedication to nurturing Orang Asli children has put him among 10 finalists for the prestigious Varkey Foundation Global Teacher Prize 2020. The teacher from SK …
Read More
Creating global citizens of tomorrow
THERE is no denying the importance of a strong educational foundation towards building the generation of tomorrow. As the world has evolved to become increasingly globalised, the next generation would …
Read More
Malaysian among top 10 finalists for Global Teacher Prize 2020
PETALING JAYA: Malaysian teacher Samuel Isaiah (pic) is in the list of top 10 finalists for the Global Teacher Prize 2020. The SK Runchang, Pahang teacher was shortlisted from a …
Read More
EDUCATION: We can’t close schools forever
WITH the country recording 1,228 new cases on Monday (Oct 26), the highest daily Covid-19 infections to date, parents are anxious about sending their children to school. From Sept 20 …
Read More
MCA lauds High Court decision to strike out vernacular school lawsuit
PETALING JAYA: MCA lauds the High Court decision to strike out a suit challenging the existence of vernacular schools in Malaysia, saying everyone should move forward in pursuit of constructive …
Read More
EDUCATOR AT HEART | The Star
EDUCATION deputy director-general Dr Mohamed Abu Bakar was born and bred in Rengam, a small town in the district of Kluang, Johor. For him, Rengam holds many fond memories of …
Read More