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Dual language programme the preferred choice of parents

Revamping exam-oriented system

THE country’s examination system is undergoing a radical transformation as we witnessed the recent announcements of Ujian Pencapaian...

We need all brains on deck

GRIEVING the loss of his grandfather to a heart attack, a 14-year-old in India learned that a unique enzyme is found in victims of heart...

On congregational prayers at national schools

In recent days, there has been some confusion on comments made by the Parent Action Group for Education Malaysia (PAGE) regarding the...

Imported textbooks: ‘Issue is relevance of content, not Spanish words’

PETALING JAYA: An academic consultant says the use of Spanish words in imported English textbooks is a minor issue, and that the bigger...

National schools are not Islamic schools, education authorities reminded

PETALING JAYA: Those involved in education have reminded school heads and state education departments that national schools are not Malay...

Are our workers of good quality?

In our goal to become a developed nation by 2020, perhaps the most important aspect is not trade or infrastructure building but the...

NGOs say new education commission 'timely and crucial'

PUTRAJAYA: A new national education commission is a crucial platform to implement and exchange ideas mooted by stakeholders on the...

More focus on DLP better than bringing back English-medium schools: Educator

PETALING JAYA: National Union of Head of Schools president Wong Shee Fatt believed that focusing on what is already in place, such as the...

Parents’ groups slam decision not to reveal schools’ UPSR performance

PETALING JAYA: A parents’ group says the education ministry’s decision not to disclose how schools perform in the UPSR won’t make any...

STEM Education: Preparing the Future Workforce

The 4th Industrial Revolution corroborates the advancement of technology, its application, and its impact on almost every facet of...