Nation

INTERACTIVE: Primary school dropout rate rising in Malaysia

The dropout rate for primary school children in Malaysia grew due to the Covid-19 pandemic. We find out who is most affected and what needs to be done to keep all our kids in school.

Nation

Over 20 polytechnic students headed to China for EV training

IPOH: A total of 21 participants from three Malaysian polytechnics are participating in the EV (electric vehicle) Automotive Hangzhou Silk Road Youth Exchange Programme, organised by the Sultan Azlan Shah Polytechnic (PSAS).

STARPICKS

EASING THE TRANSITION FROM SECONDARY SCHOOL TO HIGHER EDUCATION

ENTERING a new college environment can feel like a daunting transition, especially when leaving behind the familiar confines of secondary school.

Education

How curiosity fuels my passion for STEM

WHENEVER I am faced with a challenge. questions appear in my mind: How do I solve this? How does this machine work? What else can I do with it?

Education

Silver win spurs teen on

TO the outside world, he may seem like a typical teenager, but Thew Sean Schoen’s depth of thought belies his appearance.

Education

Taking science out of labs

LETTER FROM MAGARET SIVAPRAGASAM, PhD Postgraduate student of science communication UWE Bristol, United Kingdom

Education

‘You are not alone’

Recently, devastating news of a Form One student who fell to her death at school gripped the nation. This heartbreaking story adds to the rising number of sudden deaths among young people in Malaysia and serves as a stark reminder of the mental health crisis quietly brewing in our society.

Nation

Set aside funds to boost English, urges group

KUALA LUMPUR: A specific budget must be allocated to boost the standard of English taught in schools and universities, says the English Speaking Union of Malaysia (Esum).

Nation

One-day shutdown was voluntary, says private school

PETALING JAYA: A private school in Kota Damansara has clarified that it voluntarily closed for one day on Oct 24 for a thorough cleaning of its facilities as a precautionary measure.

Education

UPM’s fast-track cabin comes to life

CONSTRUCTING a life-sized structure is a laborious task that usually takes months, if not years, to complete.

Education

Training tomorrow’s talents

A COMPREHENSIVE strategy that fosters partnerships among government agencies, higher education institutions and industry stakeholders must be developed to effectively implement the Budget 2025 initiatives.

STARPICKS

BRINGING AUTISM EDUCATION AWARENESS TO THE FORE

IN A world where every child deserves the chance to thrive, inclusive education is a key pillar in ensuring that no child, regardless of their abilities, is left behind.

Nation

Thinaah serves up success

KUALA LUMPUR: National women’s doubles shuttler Thinaah Muralitharan hopes her achievements will inspire young student-athletes everywhere, demonstrating that persistence can lead to both academic and athletic success.

Education

Don't Miss It: Free cycling event for students

Taiping 150 Ride 2024, a cycling event held in conjunction with the Visit Perak Year 2024 celebration and the 150th anniversary of Taiping town, will take place on Dec 8.

Education

JCF awards RM75mil scholarships for nation-building

A TOTAL of RM75mil in scholarships has been awarded by the Jeffrey Cheah Foundation (JCF) this year.

Education

M’sian youth a ‘trailblazer’ in New York

Malaysian changemaker and youth entrepreneur Harsha Ravindran, 22, is motivating her global peers to shoot for the stars.

Nation

Crowd throngs myStarJob Fair 2024 at Mid Valley Convention Centre

KUALA LUMPUR: Fresh graduates are making a beeline to the myStarJob Fair 2024 at the Mid Valley Convention Centre this weekend.

Nation

Hindu students and educators to get online classes over Deepavali, says Ministry

PETALING JAYA: Students and educators of the Hindu faith in all public tertiary education institutes will have the option of attending classes online or in a hybrid format during the Deepavali week.

Sabah & Sarawak

Two senior education officials nabbed in Sabah over school tender bribery scandal

KOTA KINABALU: Two more individuals have been arrested to assist in investigations into alleged corrupt practices related to the issuance of tenders for raw material supplies to schools in Sabah’s northern Kudat district.

Sabah & Sarawak

Kota Kinabalu teacher charged with sexual harassment of pupil

KOTA KINABALU: A 36-year-old private school teacher has pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court to a charge of committing physical sexual harassment against his 10-year-old pupil.