Education

Overseas outlook for TVET talents

THE opportunity to study overseas cost-free does not often come along for students eager to broaden their horizons. For 60 VTAR Institute students, this rare opportunity presented itself recently.

Education

UM deepens ties with China

CHINA’S remarkable growth and transformation achieved over a short period underscore the importance of studying its experiences, says Prof Dr Yatimah Alias.

Education

Empathy in architecture

Empathy is more important in everyday life today than ever, driven by global sustainability issues.

Education

A ‘Disneyland’ for scientists aboard OceanXplorer

THE two weeks spent aboard the world’s most advanced exploration, research and media vessel – OceanX’s OceanXplorer – saw 23 Malaysian scientists unearthing multiple new findings.

STARPICKS

M’SIAN EDU TO MEET GLOBAL STANDARDS

TO achieve world-class education, Malaysia is embarking on a targeted reform agenda focusing on “cases for change”.

Education

Sharon Lee-ding change at Stanford

“BE proactive and don’t be afraid to set goals that seem slightly out of reach.”

Education

Grand ‘slam’ for Putrajaya school

SMK Putrajaya Presint 8(1) students have done the school proud by winning in all three categories of the 10th Sunway National Poetry Slam (SNaPS) 2024.

Education

Empowering future leaders

In an initiative designed to empower and inspire, Curtin University Malaysia is set to continue its Tech-Reach Knowledge Transfer Programme (KTP) into the upcoming semester, with a focus on equipping secondary school students with essential digital skills through the power of volunteerism.

Nation

Educational partnership between Malaysian and Chinese institutions finalised

KUALA LUMPUR: The groundwork for a major educational partnership was sealed on Saturday (Nov 9) as Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong witnessed the signing of agreements between Malaysian and Chinese institutions.

Nation

Ministry gathers input for next higher education blueprint

PETALING JAYA: Over 30 engage­ment sessions have been held with more than 5,000 stakeholders to obtain views on the next higher education blueprint.

Nation

Hidden cost of inadequate sex education among the youths

PETALING JAYA: It’s a topic as old as time, but interest groups claim that sex education in Malaysia remains conservative and fails to guide young people in understanding human sexuality and health.

Nation

Over 30 sessions held involving 5,000 parties to discuss next higher education blueprint

PETALING JAYA: Over 30 engagement sessions have been held with more than 5,000 stakeholders to obtain views on the next higher education blueprint.

Nation

GISB children’s education is still ongoing, says Education Minister

PUTRAJAYA: The education of children previously under Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings’ (GISB) care is still ongoing, said Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek.

Nation

You’re UM-believable

PETALING JAYA: Universiti Malaya (UM) remains the country’s top university, according to the Quacquarelli-Symonds (QS) World University Rankings: Asia (QS-AUR) 2024.

Nation

UM remains top Malaysian varsity in QS World University Rankings

PETALING JAYA: Universiti Malaya (UM) remains the nation's best in its overall position out of the 40 Malaysian universities featured in the Quacquarelli-Symonds (QS) World University Rankings: Asia (QS-AUR) 2024.

Nation

12,252 schoolkids caught vaping

KUALA LUMPUR: Over 12,000 students have been caught vaping in schools this year, says Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh.

Nation

UTeM achieved 97% graduate employability in 2023, says vice-chancellor

MELAKA: Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM) has achieved remarkable success in recording a 97.7% graduate employability rate last year, an increase from 96.4% in 2022, says its vice-chancellor Prof Datuk Ts Dr Massila Kamalrudin.

Sabah & Sarawak

UMS leads blue economy, maritime security research initiative in Sabah

KOTA KINABALU: A comprehensive study on the seas surrounding Sabah is set to be the main focus of the newly established Centre for Blue Economy and Maritime Security Research (PPEBKM).

Nation

Varsity quotas removal: Sarawak’s decision brave, should be emulated, says Zaid

KUALA LUMPUR: Sarawak’s decision to remove quotas for its university admission is brave and should be emulated by others, said Datuk Zaid Ibrahim.

Nation

Iron used in UPNM cadet abuse case seized, says IGP

KUALA LUMPUR: Police have seized the iron allegedly used in the Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM) cadet abuse case.