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Maszlee’s resignation - education minister a tough job with high expectations

Maszlee’s resignation - education minister a tough job with high expectations

ADUN SPEAKS | It is the most politicised job compared with other ministerial positions

Maszlee's a decent guy, really

Maszlee's a decent guy, really

COMMENT | His biggest problem is that he entered politics not wanting to play politics.

NUTP saddened by Maszlee’s departure

NUTP saddened by Maszlee’s departure

The union praised the former minister's initiatives to improve the education system.

Maszlee swipes at negative press, politicking in resignation speech

Maszlee swipes at negative press, politicking in resignation speech

The former minister laments many of the Education Ministry's achievements ignored for more sensational headlines.

PM to announce who will fill Maszlee's shoes in a 'short time'

PM to announce who will fill Maszlee's shoes in a 'short time'

Dr Mahathir also thanks the outgoing education minister for his service.

Maszlee confirms resignation, heeds 'father-like' Dr M's advice

Maszlee confirms resignation, heeds 'father-like' Dr M's advice

UPDATED 6.15PM | His resignation is effective tomorrow.

Hold everyone involved responsible in UniMAP uproar

Hold everyone involved responsible in UniMAP uproar

MP SPEAKS | We must ensure that public educational institutions don’t further fan elements of racism.

MIC: Education Ministry shouldn't wash hands of UniMAP exam controversy

MIC: Education Ministry shouldn't wash hands of UniMAP exam controversy

'The excuse that the ministry cannot intervene in the management of the high learning institution is unacceptable.'
MOE: We're not responsible for Zakir Naik question

MOE: We're not responsible for Zakir Naik question

All public universities have autonomy and UniMAP should explain the controversy soon.

Sekat discusses Jawi 'deescalation' with Education Ministry, emphasises unity

Sekat discusses Jawi 'deescalation' with Education Ministry, emphasises unity

UPDATED 4.05PM | Secretary Arun Doraisamy says the meeting with the acting director-general went smoothly.

Over 8,000 pupils in Sabah will benefit from free breakfast programme

Over 8,000 pupils in Sabah will benefit from free breakfast programme

Schools from 15 districts are selected based on their high percentage of students from families in the B40 group.
Sekat to present 7 resolutions on Jawi to Education Ministry tomorrow

Sekat to present 7 resolutions on Jawi to Education Ministry tomorrow

Top of the list is the congress' objection to compulsory introduction of Jawi lessons without prior consultation.
Congress organisers repeat call for Jawi to be elective subject

Congress organisers repeat call for Jawi to be elective subject

In the spirit of dialogue, group asks Education Ministry to look for a solution that is acceptable to all parties.

Interfaith council lambasts Education Ministry over Yadim memo

Interfaith council lambasts Education Ministry over Yadim memo

Saying it is greatly alarmed, MCCBCHST calls on the ministry to withdraw approval for religious propagation activities.

Free breakfast programme to kick off on Jan 20 in 100 schools

Free breakfast programme to kick off on Jan 20 in 100 schools

The Education Ministry plans to extend the programme to all 7,776 primary schools to benefit about 2.7m students.

Ministry rep: New BM syllabus for Year 5, 6 on Jawi

Ministry rep: New BM syllabus for Year 5, 6 on Jawi

Come 2021 and 2022, parents can choose if upper primary kids are taught but not tested on three pages of Jawi lessons.

Ahead of conference, Education Ministry and Dong Zong share stage on Jawi

Ahead of conference, Education Ministry and Dong Zong share stage on Jawi

Chinese educationist group notes 'Islamisation' fears while ministry explains intention is to encourage appreciation of Malay language heritage.

Education Ministry refutes 'Islamisation' in schools after Yadim letter leaked

Education Ministry refutes 'Islamisation' in schools after Yadim letter leaked

The setting up of Rakan Siswa Yadim will be limited to Muslim students who want to volunteer, it says.
Over 2,800 copies of banned comic book confiscated from schools

Over 2,800 copies of banned comic book confiscated from schools

Muhyiddin: Apart from schools, the enforcement was also carried out at printing and publishing premises, and bookstores nationwide.

Repair of dilapidated schools nationwide 90 pct completed

Repair of dilapidated schools nationwide 90 pct completed

Education Minister Maszlee Malik says the percentage is expected to rise further by year’s end.

Mandarin ‘Negaraku’ not sung during official function

Mandarin ‘Negaraku’ not sung during official function

UPDATED 8.40pm | Education Ministry reminds schools to exercise discretion when using national symbols to avoid misunderstanding.

Gov’t still owes us RM60m, says TAR UC

Gov’t still owes us RM60m, says TAR UC

Honour the 'original' annual matching grant, varsity board tells gov't.

Malaysia's ranking in Pisa improves

Malaysia's ranking in Pisa improves

Malaysia performed better than all other Asean countries except for Singapore, says the Education director-general.

Jiao Zong denies late notice to MOE, says requested appointment day before

Jiao Zong denies late notice to MOE, says requested appointment day before

Chinese education groups Jiao Zong and Dong Zong complain they were made to wait for more than an hour.