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Gov't has five years to recognise UEC, says minister

Gov't has five years to recognise UEC, says minister

Maszlee Malik says the matter cannot be rushed and a detailed study will be conducted.

Yoursay: Maszlee, weed out errant VCs from our varsities

Yoursay: Maszlee, weed out errant VCs from our varsities

YOURSAY | ‘If they weren’t put there on merit, then their removal is no big loss.’

UEC: Same old decades-long quarrel not based on facts

UEC: Same old decades-long quarrel not based on facts

COMMENT | 100 years of Chinese education later, nothing has changed for UEC recognition, except who's in gov't.

Maszlee: Utusan can be read online, we're saving money

Maszlee: Utusan can be read online, we're saving money

However, education minister doesn't say if gov't subscriptions to other papers will also be terminated.

Maszlee suspects certain vice-chancellors leaking info to former boss

Maszlee suspects certain vice-chancellors leaking info to former boss

This is after Idris Jusoh accuses him of issuing a warning to vice-chancellors during a meeting.

Minister: Teachers' transfer requests not frozen

Minister: Teachers' transfer requests not frozen

PARLIAMENT | Minister expects backlog will be cleared after exams this year-end. 

Fact-gathering panel on UEC recognition to be formed

Fact-gathering panel on UEC recognition to be formed

PARLIAMENT | It will be headed by an expert on education and comprise those involved in academia.

University directors removed to ensure institutional reform, says Maszlee

University directors removed to ensure institutional reform, says Maszlee

Education minister responds to axing of three directors from the board of Universiti Malaya.

Ministry probing graft, sexual harassment claims against top officers

Ministry probing graft, sexual harassment claims against top officers

Maszlee Malik says his officers are looking into the anonymous letter.

MyBrain should not be a victim of past failures

MyBrain should not be a victim of past failures

LETTER | The ministry must ensure that those who have already embarked on PhDs be given the scholarships.

DAP rep apologises for criticising Maszlee

DAP rep apologises for criticising Maszlee

Ong Boon Piow says this after he called for a review of Maszlee's cabinet position over SMPC funding.

DBP waiting for 'green light' to pay A Samad Said a visit

DBP waiting for 'green light' to pay A Samad Said a visit

Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka is still trying to bring A Samad Said to their fold despite the initial rejection. 

In another twist, Maszlee now says SPMC will get allocation

In another twist, Maszlee now says SPMC will get allocation

Harapan gov't will 'undoubtedly' support the Chinese independent high schools, says minister. 

Focus solely on ‘black shoes’ creates false impressions

Focus solely on ‘black shoes’ creates false impressions

COMMENT | Politicians who ignored Mazlee’s educational reform proposals are doing public discourse a grave disservice.

No allocation for SPMC schools – DAP reps drub education minister

No allocation for SPMC schools – DAP reps drub education minister

Youth chief Wong Kah Woh says Maszlee's response on Chinese independent high schools is similar to BN era.

'Retailers, manufacturers cannot cater to sudden demand for black shoes'

'Retailers, manufacturers cannot cater to sudden demand for black shoes'

The Malaysian Retailers Association wants the Education Ministry to engage with stakeholders for further discussions. 

Minister: Teacher shortage in major cities a serious issue

Minister: Teacher shortage in major cities a serious issue

Maszlee Malik says many teachers in Johor and Selangor are opting to return to their hometowns.

Black and white shoes aside, here are Maszlee's other points

Black and white shoes aside, here are Maszlee's other points

Among others, education minister talks about recognising UEC, Chinese schools and the introduction of noble values.

'Cosmetic changes won't reverse lack of quality education'

'Cosmetic changes won't reverse lack of quality education'

Therefore, get your priorities right instead of focusing on school shoes, Gerakan tells education minister.

White is out, black is in – minister announces new school shoe colour

White is out, black is in – minister announces new school shoe colour

UPDATED 7.31PM | Black-coloured shoes will replace the current white ones starting next year, says Maszlee Malik.

Solar project hits another snag, blackout for schools in S'wak

Solar project hits another snag, blackout for schools in S'wak

Education minister says the issue was brought up in cabinet and will be resolved as quickly as possible.

Isu UEC: Keputusan k'jaan akan bersifat menyeluruh, holistik

Isu UEC: Keputusan k'jaan akan bersifat menyeluruh, holistik

Pengiktirafan sijil itu akan mengambil kira kedudukan bahasa Melayu dan kemungkinan kesan kepada perpaduan negara, kata menteri.

Maszlee moots weekly BM, English days for all schools

Maszlee moots weekly BM, English days for all schools

Schools will use that one language the whole day to improve their linguistic skills. 

Education Ministry to work to empower sign language

Education Ministry to work to empower sign language

Its use at official functions and among all Malaysians will be promoted, says Maszlee Malik.