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SNAPSHOT | Learn to accept criticisms, PM urges teachers; RM5b SME relief scheme now open

SNAPSHOT | Learn to accept criticisms, PM urges teachers; RM5b SME relief scheme now open

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PM: Entry for UEC holders to public uni still subject to strict conditions, must pass BM and History

PM: Entry for UEC holders to public uni still subject to strict conditions, must pass BM and History

Same requirements applied to other graduates from schools outside national education system, Anwar says.
SNAPSHOT | Cops nab sex offender over Shah Alam case; decision needed on UEC - Ramasamy

SNAPSHOT | Cops nab sex offender over Shah Alam case; decision needed on UEC - Ramasamy

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YOURSAY | Govt throws crumbs at UEC holders

YOURSAY | Govt throws crumbs at UEC holders

'Uni entrance scheme so politicised, any adjustments risk raising contention.'
SNAPSHOT | S'gor PAS leader defends 'Daulat Tuanku' rally; everyone promised to recognise UEC - Sim

SNAPSHOT | S'gor PAS leader defends 'Daulat Tuanku' rally; everyone promised to recognise UEC - Sim

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SNAPSHOT | Public uni applications from UEC holders open June 30; PAS women's wing praises Tamil Nadu CM

SNAPSHOT | Public uni applications from UEC holders open June 30; PAS women's wing praises Tamil Nadu CM

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Zambry hits back at critics over UEC, tahfiz students' entry into public varsities

Zambry hits back at critics over UEC, tahfiz students' entry into public varsities

Compulsory passes for BM, History subjects maintained, he says.
SNAPSHOT | Ex-MP questions Bestinet system after ILO denial; Loke hails inclusive education

SNAPSHOT | Ex-MP questions Bestinet system after ILO denial; Loke hails inclusive education

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Dong Zong hits out at conditions for UEC holders entering public uni

Dong Zong hits out at conditions for UEC holders entering public uni

Education group laments 'vague' announcement, numerous restrictions imposed.
Blurred '3R' lines stifle open discourse, deepen self-censorship, say academics

Blurred '3R' lines stifle open discourse, deepen self-censorship, say academics

They say scholars do not have enough protection to speak freely.
UEC grads, tahfiz students allowed into public unis for four programmes

UEC grads, tahfiz students allowed into public unis for four programmes

All applications will be processed based on principles of meritocracy, says MOHE.
COMMENT | Professors must be brave, lead public discourse

COMMENT | Professors must be brave, lead public discourse

Unfortunately, many fear speaking out due to backlash from authorities.
YOURSAY | Sorry state of Malaysian academia

YOURSAY | Sorry state of Malaysian academia

‘This is enabled by universities that have failed in the pursuit of knowledge.’
COMMENT | 'Cowards' or cautious? Why M'sian scholars stay silent

COMMENT | 'Cowards' or cautious? Why M'sian scholars stay silent

If academics are to speak freely, there must be institutional and mindset reforms.
COMMENT | Historians want to protect their rice bowl, Khairy

COMMENT | Historians want to protect their rice bowl, Khairy

Stepping too far outside accepted framing feels unnecessary, professionally unwise.
'Local academia has self-promotion focus, not to help society,' says architecture don

'Local academia has self-promotion focus, not to help society,' says architecture don

Tajuddin echoes Khairy's criticism of scholars reluctant to correct misinformation.
KJ blames 'cowardly professors' for their silence as confusion grows in M'sian history

KJ blames 'cowardly professors' for their silence as confusion grows in M'sian history

Ex-minister says 'come down from ivory tower' to combat 'ridiculous takes'.
SNAPSHOT | S'gor PAS Youth urges Tiong to resign; Sabah teacher wins regional Cambridge award

SNAPSHOT | S'gor PAS Youth urges Tiong to resign; Sabah teacher wins regional Cambridge award

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Anwar: Adjustments to operating expenditure will not affect healthcare, education

Anwar: Adjustments to operating expenditure will not affect healthcare, education

PM criticises certain parties for reacting hastily.
COMMENT | 'Sir, I really wrote it myself!'

COMMENT | 'Sir, I really wrote it myself!'

AI is here, and we need to learn to use it wisely.
UM urges prior approval for forums, but students say 'futile' to apply

UM urges prior approval for forums, but students say 'futile' to apply

Vice-chancellor says while intellectual discourse is welcomed, priority is to maintain harmony.
PKR MP reminds Anwar of his lecturing days after ban of leftist books

PKR MP reminds Anwar of his lecturing days after ban of leftist books

'How would PMX respond to int'l media having lectured at renowned universities?'
COMMENT | Shamsiah Fakeh: Reclaiming a nationalist legacy

COMMENT | Shamsiah Fakeh: Reclaiming a nationalist legacy

We should accept history as it is, not suppress challenging narratives.
LETTER | Rethinking math curriculum with lessons from Vietnam's quiet revolution

LETTER | Rethinking math curriculum with lessons from Vietnam's quiet revolution

Our kids can spend 11 years in school, yet still struggle with simple algebra.