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IIUM prof doubles down on 'Romans learned shipbuilding from Malays' claim

IIUM prof doubles down on 'Romans learned shipbuilding from Malays' claim

Solehah says it was the result of extensive studies.
LETTER | History deserves facts, not fantasy

LETTER | History deserves facts, not fantasy

Academics should stick to their area of expertise instead of making sweeping speculations.
IIUM regrets don's 'Romans learned shipbuilding from Malays' claim

IIUM regrets don's 'Romans learned shipbuilding from Malays' claim

University says the academic's statement is her personal opinion.
'Nature & Humanity' replacing science, music subjects for Standard 1

'Nature & Humanity' replacing science, music subjects for Standard 1

2 teachers will be in class simultaneously, says Education Ministry.
IIUM dons urge action after 'Romans learned shipbuilding from Malays' remark

IIUM dons urge action after 'Romans learned shipbuilding from Malays' remark

They voice concern over actions undermining social responsibility or risk damaging university's reputation.
Education Ministry to introduce character development initiative in 2026

Education Ministry to introduce character development initiative in 2026

Minister says initiative will be integrated into daily lessons, not a separate subject.
Kedah police deploying 30 MPVs to tackle school discipline issues

Kedah police deploying 30 MPVs to tackle school discipline issues

When children see uniformed officers, it deters some from causing trouble - Adzli.
LETTER | Govt schools deserve the same as private ones

LETTER | Govt schools deserve the same as private ones

Safety and support shouldn’t depend on where a child studies.
School violence shows how misogyny can warp young minds

School violence shows how misogyny can warp young minds

Rising toxic attitudes among young men raising alarm for schools, society.
Alcohol in school halls: Cabinet decides to keep existing rules

Alcohol in school halls: Cabinet decides to keep existing rules

UPDATED 4.46PM | Fahmi says no changes to present guidelines.
Campus election: Umany decries alleged threat to student autonomy

Campus election: Umany decries alleged threat to student autonomy

UPDATED 6.18PM | Student leaders claim administration threatened to pull funding, dispute polls if held physically.
Reintroduce caning as conditional disciplinary measure in schools - NGO

Reintroduce caning as conditional disciplinary measure in schools - NGO

NGO Empati says move a balance approach between punishment and rehabilitation.
Fadhlina says calls for resignation drive her to 'do better'

Fadhlina says calls for resignation drive her to 'do better'

'I have my weaknesses, but I am focused on doing my best.'
Caning should return to schools under strict rules, but that's my opinion: PM

Caning should return to schools under strict rules, but that's my opinion: PM

PARLIAMENT | Anwar says he caned students when he was a teacher.
School spot check: Cops to scan students' phones for obscene content

School spot check: Cops to scan students' phones for obscene content

This is part of Home Ministry's efforts to increase police presence in schools.
'Turun!' chants echo as Fadhlina accepts school safety memorandum

'Turun!' chants echo as Fadhlina accepts school safety memorandum

About 35 protesters march to Parliament to hand over memorandum.
COMMENT | Unlearning violence, relearning humanity

COMMENT | Unlearning violence, relearning humanity

Parents, schools, and communities must talk openly about empathy and consent.
YOURSAY | The cane should be used as deterrent only

YOURSAY | The cane should be used as deterrent only

'It really takes a village to raise a child!'
COMMENT | Where the telescope ends, the microscope begins

COMMENT | Where the telescope ends, the microscope begins

Our schools need micro-managing and strong leadership, not more cover-ups.
COMMENT | Will Madani caning students end school violence?

COMMENT | Will Madani caning students end school violence?

Not an epidemic of school anti-social, criminal behaviour, but result of political policies.
Sex education taboo leaves vulnerable teens at risk, say experts

Sex education taboo leaves vulnerable teens at risk, say experts

Stigma and cultural shame continue to plague the subject.
UMS convocation pushed to Nov 30 for Sabah polls, board chair says

UMS convocation pushed to Nov 30 for Sabah polls, board chair says

It’s to ensure students, families can vote without disruption, Rahman says.
COMMENT | Can schools build 'karakter'?

COMMENT | Can schools build 'karakter'?

Character Education objectives are laudable, but miss the mark.
Uproar after UMS postpones convocation due to Sabah polls

Uproar after UMS postpones convocation due to Sabah polls

Some lament the financial and logistical setbacks.