Education

Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Zambry Abd Kadir has issued a warning to university students to remain vigilant and avoid falling into the trap of ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ (BNPL) schemes, which could lead to overwhelming debt. He…

The National Union of the Teaching Profession (NUTP) has urged the Ministry of Education (MOE) to establish a special committee to comprehensively and effectively address the long-standing issue of excessive workload among teachers. NUTP…

The concept of the veil in Islam, commonly referred to as hijab, is deeply rooted in the Qur’an and Sunnah (the teachings and practices of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ). It reflects not only a physical covering but also a broader philosophy of…

Langkawi, June 19, 2025— Next month, Malaysia's school ministry will propose amending the Education Act 1996 to make secondary school obligatory until 17. The change will reduce student dropout rates and enhance educational parity.…

Malaysia’s aspiration to become a regional education hub transcends mere economic calculations—it is a profound vision rooted in cultural diplomacy and intellectual bridge-building. The nation’s universities envision themselves not simply…

What is Ramadan? يَـٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ كُتِبَ عَلَيْكُمُ ٱلصِّيَامُ كَمَا كُتِبَ عَلَى ٱلَّذِينَ مِن قَبْلِكُمْ لَعَلَّكُمْ تَتَّقُونَ ١٨٣ O believers! Fasting is prescribed for you—as it was for those before…

The government is working to increase the construction of new schools, with 44 schools set to be built this year to meet demand and address the issue of overcrowded classrooms, especially in urban areas. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek…

The Ministry of Education (KPM) has never permitted any private company or financial consulting syndicate to enter schools and offer loans to teachers, said Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek. She revealed that investigations are…

The caning of students may only be carried out by the head teacher or an authorized teacher, subject to strict guidelines as stipulated in the Education Regulations (School Discipline) 1959. The Minister of Education,…

The police have confirmed receiving a report from former Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd Ekhwan Toriman, regarding defamation and accusations made against him. Selangor Police Chief, Datuk…