
'Poorer and poorer quality of education in Malaysia'
The World Bank says that despite having almost universal primary to lower secondary enrollment, the quality of education is worsening.

The World Bank says that despite having almost universal primary to lower secondary enrollment, the quality of education is worsening.












The quantum will not be fixed until a detailed study is done on fare changes, says a Spad spokesperson.







UPDATED 8.15PM He says he even considered beheading a chicken, which is a Chinese traditional act of proof of commitment.

Lim says the allegation by opposition leader Jahara that he had renamed Pulau Jerejak to Mazhu Island was ‘very dangerous’.
UPDATED 4.10PM In his affidavit, he denies making any misconduct charge against the AG in the Pulau Batu Puteh case.
Apart from their health, Serdang Hospital patients have another major concern - the ceilings, which have collapsed seven times.
UPDATED 3.05PM Issues involving bumis, royalty and Islam were never raised until alternative media emerged, says Hanif Omar.


UPDATED 7.10PM In Pahang, the number of flood evacuees this afternoon had also declined to 5,577 from 5,754 this morning. 

The ex-MCA central committee member says he has been part of the transformation team led by Liow Tiong Lai.
The health minister must also step down, says the DAP’s Teo Nie Ching, after the fourth ceiling collapse under his watch.
A civilian staff member at the Kedah police contingent headquarters was confirmed to have succumbed to Influenza A yesterday.
Deputy Home Minister Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar says the M'sian and S'pore authorities were always exchanging information.

He argues Muslims can recapture past scientific eminence through a holistic approach to knowledge, particularly the sciences.


UPDATED 12.25PM Case management has been fixed on the same date, for the appeal against the Sodomy II acquittal.
Locals have begun a petition against the proposed project, following talk that the once-shelved cable-car plan is to be revived.


FREE YOURSAY 'We don't hear those responsible getting arrested or taken to court. Is it okay to erect buildings that can collapse?'
FREE YOURSAY 'First it was his wife that did the ministers' work. Now it is his son who is doing the ministers' jobs.'
FREE YOURSAY 'Globally, leaders are finding ways to grow and to compete. In Malaysia, our leaders are busy dividing the people.'