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COMMENT | Learning Matrix step in right direction - if we use it wisely

COMMENT | Learning Matrix step in right direction - if we use it wisely

Turning it into a high-stakes assessment would defeat its purpose and potential.
SNAPSHOT | Chinese shrine demolition postponed for items removal; MCMC to act against Papagomo

SNAPSHOT | Chinese shrine demolition postponed for items removal; MCMC to act against Papagomo

KINI SNAPSHOT | What's going on in the news today, with updates at 9am, 2pm, 6pm, and 9pm.

DAP urges govt to keep promise, ensure all 10A SPM students get matriculation spots

DAP urges govt to keep promise, ensure all 10A SPM students get matriculation spots

Party also backs govt's strong action against those driving under the influence.
Father refused to sell son to circus - now he's a doctor

Father refused to sell son to circus - now he's a doctor

Standing just 91cm and weighing only 20kg, the 25-year-old has overcome every obstacle.
COMMENT | What makes a school 'good' - rethinking SPM rankings

COMMENT | What makes a school 'good' - rethinking SPM rankings

SPM rankings hide how schools shape student progress.
LETTER | SPM is a guide, not one's destiny

LETTER | SPM is a guide, not one's destiny

Paper qualifications aside, we need critical thinking and adaptability, among others.
SNAPSHOT | Cops recommend charges on 'protection money' case, politicians want tougher penalties for drunk drivers

SNAPSHOT | Cops recommend charges on 'protection money' case, politicians want tougher penalties for drunk drivers

KINI SNAPSHOT | What’s going on in the news today, with updates at 9am, 2pm, 6pm, and 9pm.
SNAPSHOT | Is Budi95 sustainable amid conflict, MP asks; PAS condemns US leader weaponising faith

SNAPSHOT | Is Budi95 sustainable amid conflict, MP asks; PAS condemns US leader weaponising faith

KINI SNAPSHOT | What's going on in the news today, with updates at 11am, 2pm, and 6pm.

Schools can close if temperatures exceed 37°C for 3 straight days: Deputy minister

Schools can close if temperatures exceed 37°C for 3 straight days: Deputy minister

Wong says schools have been authorised to do so since 2023.
COMMENT | Forging a common link between Islam and multiculturalism

COMMENT | Forging a common link between Islam and multiculturalism

Exploring how shared values and understanding can strengthen harmony.
COMMENT | The real lesson UUCA taught us all

COMMENT | The real lesson UUCA taught us all

The law is about controlling students, deterring them from asking right questions.
UM dispute with student group should be resolved amicably, says minister

UM dispute with student group should be resolved amicably, says minister

This appeared to be over Liga Mahasiswa Universiti Malaya using the uni's name.
Student group cries intimidation after UM sends legal notice, but hesitant to get registered

Student group cries intimidation after UM sends legal notice, but hesitant to get registered

UPDATED 6.32PM | Letter of undertaking gives LMUM seven days to stop using name, remove association with varsity.
COMMENT | 'Manja' so much it ends up killing others

COMMENT | 'Manja' so much it ends up killing others

What's the rationale of allowing a 13-year-old behind the wheel?
COMMENT | Gambling on education with non-existent one-year gap

COMMENT | Gambling on education with non-existent one-year gap

What feels like urgency today may become a structural burden tomorrow.
MOE: Improved SPM results prove school-based assessment works

MOE: Improved SPM results prove school-based assessment works

PARLIAMENT | Wong says system can support academic excellence without centralised exams.
COMMENT | Teachers also need holistic environment, not just students

COMMENT | Teachers also need holistic environment, not just students

The system doesn't seem to trust the teachers to teach.
UUCA must evolve with the times, says Zambry to repeal calls

UUCA must evolve with the times, says Zambry to repeal calls

Minister insists it is the only legislation governing universities and needs to remain.
Perdana Fellowship Programme returns this year with 62 candidates

Perdana Fellowship Programme returns this year with 62 candidates

PARLIAMENT | Mentorships to take place from June to October, says deputy minister.
LETTER | PTPTN defaulters: Tougher action needed, not rhetoric

LETTER | PTPTN defaulters: Tougher action needed, not rhetoric

Travel restrictions alone would not suffice.
Student protesters flash red cards at Adam during anti-UUCA rally

Student protesters flash red cards at Adam during anti-UUCA rally

Whistles and red cards greet the deputy minister during the memorandum handover.
Once a critic, Adam now backs travel ban on PTPTN loan defaulters

Once a critic, Adam now backs travel ban on PTPTN loan defaulters

PARLIAMENT | It's different from the one during BN administration, deputy minister claims.
COMMENT | Why can't we just bury UUCA?

COMMENT | Why can't we just bury UUCA?

We need students who are politically, socially conscious.
Students form national movement to abolish UUCA

Students form national movement to abolish UUCA

Lawmakers promised reforms but failed to fulfil it, Alyaah says.