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UUCA to be replaced with better comprehensive law

UUCA to be replaced with better comprehensive law

Education Ministry intensifying efforts to restore authority and independence of public universities.

Opposition to PPSMI - it is about class, not race

Opposition to PPSMI - it is about class, not race

COMMENT | Nobody wants to disrupt the class-based politics of the majority.

‘I have decided one thing’ – Mahathir plans to change black shoe policy

‘I have decided one thing’ – Mahathir plans to change black shoe policy

Bersatu leaders burst into laughter as Mahathir announces his decision.

Unfair to give free breakfast to the rich - Dr M

Unfair to give free breakfast to the rich - Dr M

It means those who are rich and eat a lot at home will also get it, laments the acting education minister.

Allow 'muhibah' spirit to shine during festivals, including Ponggal

Allow 'muhibah' spirit to shine during festivals, including Ponggal

LETTER | Muslims and Malaysians wise enough to know what is forbidden in religion.

Yoursay: Education Ministry’s explanation on Ponggal doesn’t wash

Yoursay: Education Ministry’s explanation on Ponggal doesn’t wash

YOURSAY | ‘First it was Chinese New Year decorations, now it’s Ponggal.’
Mujahid: Ponggal circular was on Muslim ethics, not properly crafted

Mujahid: Ponggal circular was on Muslim ethics, not properly crafted

He says the Education Ministry should have been "very wise" in conveying the message.
No, the government isn't studying another shoe colour switch in schools

No, the government isn't studying another shoe colour switch in schools

Social media has been abuzz with rumours of the government considering switching back from black shoes to white ones.

Rein in Jakim

Rein in Jakim

LETTER | Ponggal is not a religious festival, it is a harvest festival of ethnic Indian origin.

Ponggal not banned in schools, circular to assuage Muslim concerns - Ministry

Ponggal not banned in schools, circular to assuage Muslim concerns - Ministry

UPDATED 1.15PM | The Education Ministry says it encourages participation in cross-cultural activities.

Yoursay: Mixed reactions to Dr M being in charge of education, again

Yoursay: Mixed reactions to Dr M being in charge of education, again

YOURSAY | 'How long is temporary when interim means years?'

Man pleads not guilty to using foundation's funds for cigars, oven for wife

Man pleads not guilty to using foundation's funds for cigars, oven for wife

Abdul Rahman Mohamed Shariff, who also heads an Education Ministry-owned firm, is also accused of taking RM150,000 from Yayasan Pengurusan Ilmu.

UPSI supports PM's proposal to split Education Ministry into two

UPSI supports PM's proposal to split Education Ministry into two

Vice-chancellor says this was in line with the objective of making Malaysia an international education hub.

MACC to charge head of Education Ministry-owned firm

MACC to charge head of Education Ministry-owned firm

Abdul Rahman Mohamed Shariff is expected to face three charges.

Student who sued teacher for 7-month absenteeism gets day in court this May

Student who sued teacher for 7-month absenteeism gets day in court this May

Nafirah Siman alleges that Jainal Jamran didn't turn up to teach English classes in 2015 when she was in Form 4.

MOE supports cultural exchanges in school

MOE supports cultural exchanges in school

After investigating CNY decoration fiasco, ministry states general policy position.
Vernacular schools give parents Jawi consent forms as school year begins

Vernacular schools give parents Jawi consent forms as school year begins

Most Tamil schools appear to have received the forms but several Chinese schools are still waiting for it.

Mukhriz rubbishes talk that he'll take up education minister post

Mukhriz rubbishes talk that he'll take up education minister post

PM's son says there is still a lot of work to be done in his role as Kedah MB.

Time to move beyond Maszlee

Time to move beyond Maszlee

It is not about Maszlee Malik, it is about getting the job done effectively.

Education minister needs to be more than an academic

Education minister needs to be more than an academic

New education minister should display goodwill with both sides of the political divide.

Maszlee's resignation premature, says Maac

Maszlee's resignation premature, says Maac

Malaysian Academic Association Congress urges gov't to bring back Maszlee Malik to helm Education Ministry.

Penang educationists share their views on Maszlee's resignation

Penang educationists share their views on Maszlee's resignation

Feelings are mixed about Maszlee's departure but most agree the education ministry faces a daunting task ahead.

Do not be afraid to fall, Teo tells Maszlee

Do not be afraid to fall, Teo tells Maszlee

Maszlee has strong will, never knew the meaning of being tired, says Deputy Education Minister Teo Nie Ching.

It's 100 people taking a step forward, Dong Zong tells next education minister

It's 100 people taking a step forward, Dong Zong tells next education minister

It is not about a single person taking a 100 steps forward, says the group.