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Pahang sultan gives consent for Unipsas to be renamed as Universiti Al-Quran

Pahang sultan gives consent for Unipsas to be renamed as Universiti Al-Quran

This branding is like raising a landmark in the state, says Sultan Abdullah.
Minister: Year 4 exam not meant to replace UPSR, PT3

Minister: Year 4 exam not meant to replace UPSR, PT3

PARLIAMENT | 'New exam to help understand students' issues, design targeted support.'
Fadhlina: 'Maximum preparations' done for six-year-old Year 1 intake

Fadhlina: 'Maximum preparations' done for six-year-old Year 1 intake

PARLIAMENT | Those eligible will be accepted, she assures.
PM announces 10-year tax exemption for education foundations

PM announces 10-year tax exemption for education foundations

UPDATED 5.38PM | Govt has approved this, says Anwar.
Experts caution against 'knee-jerk' reactions to shifts in education policy

Experts caution against 'knee-jerk' reactions to shifts in education policy

They call for careful design, monitoring, and system readiness after diagnostic testing U-turn.
COMMENT | Higher education reforms already structural, not symbolic

COMMENT | Higher education reforms already structural, not symbolic

Former minister's critique of new higher education plan fair, but not necessarily correct.
COMMENT | Teaching history or myths in our schools?

COMMENT | Teaching history or myths in our schools?

Our children deserve an education grounded in truth, evidence, and inclusivity.
Housing chaos: 2 undergrads help students get roof over their heads

Housing chaos: 2 undergrads help students get roof over their heads

Addisesan, Abishek set up Rent Connect after varsity unable to resolve situation.
UM students rally against controversial campus rules

UM students rally against controversial campus rules

We should not be treated like small children, says a group leader.
Education reps welcome govt plan to make BM, History compulsory in SPM

Education reps welcome govt plan to make BM, History compulsory in SPM

Fahmi says Fadhlina's meetings with them went very well.
UM postpones new campus rules amid exam season

UM postpones new campus rules amid exam season

The varsity says it will conduct a thorough review of the policy.
MOE steps up preparations for 'double cohort' Year 1 intake

MOE steps up preparations for 'double cohort' Year 1 intake

Ministry has begun early planning, including school operations, teacher placement and classroom facilities.
Year 4 exams welcome, but must avoid 'high-stakes' pressure, say experts

Year 4 exams welcome, but must avoid 'high-stakes' pressure, say experts

NGO says success depends on how parents, teachers, and students respond.
PN mocks govt over Year 1 screening test 'flip-flop'

PN mocks govt over Year 1 screening test 'flip-flop'

PARLIAMENT | This means there was no master plan at all, says Awang.
YOURSAY | UEC task force committee was just window dressing

YOURSAY | UEC task force committee was just window dressing

‘Ultimately, it’s an irrelevant report from an irrelevant committee.’
'PAS pre-schools a place of universal values, not compulsion'

'PAS pre-schools a place of universal values, not compulsion'

We teach respecting teachers, being polite, among others - Norjamiah.
Teo faces fire from ex-UEC task force chair, rejects 'provocateur' charge

Teo faces fire from ex-UEC task force chair, rejects 'provocateur' charge

Ex-deputy minister says her stance on UEC is consistent.
Stop treating children like 'lab rats' with shifting policies, says Bersatu MP

Stop treating children like 'lab rats' with shifting policies, says Bersatu MP

PARLIAMENT | Such things would only confuse children, Mas Ermieyati says.
After Year 1 diagnosis U-turn, MP tells govt to assess schools' capacity

After Year 1 diagnosis U-turn, MP tells govt to assess schools' capacity

PARLIAMENT | Radzi says the new policy is expected to significantly increase the number of students.
Year 1 at 6: Anwar's U-turn shows new plan a half-baked policy, PAS MP says

Year 1 at 6: Anwar's U-turn shows new plan a half-baked policy, PAS MP says

Fadhli notes lack of in-depth study before announcement.
PM agrees to scrap Year 1 admission assessment

PM agrees to scrap Year 1 admission assessment

UPDATED 1.59PM | PARLIAMENT | Anwar says the diagnostic test may have unintended consequences.
COMMENT | An education hub: Why BM and history matter

COMMENT | An education hub: Why BM and history matter

Nation-building and global competitiveness do not have to clash.
MP urges ministry to clarify BM, History SPM criteria for non-govt students

MP urges ministry to clarify BM, History SPM criteria for non-govt students

UPDATED 5.14PM | PARLIAMENT | Chow points out public higher learning institutions still require 5 SPM credits.
Meet the 3-year-old Chinese boy making waves attending a PAS pre-school

Meet the 3-year-old Chinese boy making waves attending a PAS pre-school

Low's mother says she has seen encouraging changes in her son.