Nation

‘Social media tools can have positive effects on sex education’

PETALING JAYA: While she supports the call for parents to be open about discussing sex education with their children, an activist says using social media tools can bring positive effects to the sensitive issue.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sex education a must in schools to stop baby dumping, says Sabah MCA Women's chief

KOTA KINABALU: Sex education, awareness on unplanned pregnancies, baby dumping and getting rid of stigma surrounding the matter should be emphasised to both men and women.

Nation

Over 90% of school bullying cases resolved within 15 days, Dewan Rakyat told

KUALA LUMPUR: All bullying cases in educational institutions under the Education Ministry will be investigated thoroughly using standard operating procedures, says Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek.

Metro News

Developer donates to schools and foundations

AS part of its social responsibility effort, Mitraland Group has donated RM96,000 to various educational and media organisations with the aim of supporting their initiatives.

Metro News

Funds given for school basketball court, band equipment

TWO secondary schools in Cameron Highlands, Pahang received RM80,000 to build a basketball court and for buying band equipment.

Sabah & Sarawak

Water tank found infested with maggots at UMS student residence

KOTA KINABALU: Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) has ordered its contractors to strictly monitor all facilities after a water tank at one of its on-campus student residences here was found infested with maggots.

Nation

Education Minister leads Malaysian delegation to 42nd Unesco General Conference

KUALA LUMPUR: The Education Minister led the country's delegation to the 42nd session of the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco), which took place in Paris, France, from Nov 7 to Nov 10.

Nation

Johor girl to meet Queen Camilla at Buckingham Palace

PETALING JAYA: The biggest highlight of 15-year-old Kong Yong Sin's year is less than a week away.

Nation

Negri MB urges firms to help boost school attendance through CSR programmes

SEREMBAN: The Negri Sembilan government wants to work with companies to help needy students and at the same time reduce truancy and absenteeism in schools, says Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun.

Nation

Education is Mitra's priority in 2024, says Ramanan

PUTRAJAYA: Education will be at the forefront of the Malaysian Indian Transformation Unit's (Mitra) priorities heading into 2024, says Datuk R. Ramanan.

Nation

No compromise on bullying cases at MRSM, 'you touch you go', says Asyraf Wajdi

KUALA LUMPUR: Majlis Amanah Rakyat (Mara) will not compromise on any incidents of bullying among students at the Mara Junior College of Science (MRSM), says its chairman Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki.

Nation

PD school named Negri karate champ

SJK (T) Port Dickson has emerged as champion of a state-level karate championship, Makkal Osai reported.

Nation

Not even retirement will stop this excellent educator

IPOH: Despite heading for retirement in just a few months, Zulkifli Ahmad, 59, will continue to teach those in need.

Nation

Malaysia, Russia sign eight MOUs involving higher education institutions

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Russia signed eight memoranda of understanding (MOU) involving higher education institutions of both countries to strengthen and expand cooperation in various fields.

Nation

Early Deepavali treats for students of SK Padang Tembak in Penang

GEORGE TOWN: It was early Deepavali for Indian pupils at SK Padang Tembak, who were given goodie bags, new clothing and money.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sarawak government to help varsity students in buying textbooks and tools

KUCHING: The Sarawak government will assist Sarawakian students in tertiary institutions to purchase textbooks and other equipment, says Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.

Nation

Why only 30 scouts per school, asks Speaker, urging Education Ministry to rescind directive

KUALA LUMPUR: Tan Sri Johari Abdul wants the Education Ministry to address why there are only 30 scouts per school.

Sabah & Sarawak

Students of four Sabah secondary schools learn responsible waste management

KOTA KINABALU: Students from four secondary schools in Sabah’s southwest Sipitang district learnt valuable lessons in responsible waste management.

Nation

Teacher from Orang Asli school receives Tokoh Guru award from Sultan Perak

IPOH: A teacher with nearly 30 years of experience, including teaching at an Orang Asli school, was awarded the Tokoh Guru award (Anugerah Tokoh Guru).

Nation

Education Ministry ready to meet parents of boarding school bullying victim

GEORGE TOWN: The Education Ministry is prepared to meet the parents or guardians of the student who was allegedly bullied at a boarding school in Kuala Kangsar recently.