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Higher education access must align with national education policy, unity goals, says Zambry

KUALA LUMPUR: The government is adopting a balanced, inclusive and responsible approach in its efforts to expand access to national higher education as part of building a common meeting point for Malaysia's diverse society.

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Gold medal for UM prof

A UNIVERSITI Malaya (UM) emeritus professor dedicated to breast cancer research has been conferred the highest honour by the Asian Oceanian Society of Radiology (AOSR).

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When AI can do better

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools can write essays and solve problems in seconds. Automation threatens jobs once believed to be secure. Skills some spent years mastering now feel outdated.

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Learn first, teach better

BEING an educator in the digital age requires more than subject knowledge - it demands constant adaptation, experimentation and continuous upskilling.

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Passion behind the profession

I am drawn to the teaching profession because of my deep interest in teaching itself. I feel a sense of joy when I see students begin to understand a concept as a result of my teaching efforts.

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TAR UMT debuts AI centre with China partner

ARTIFICIAL intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping industries across the globe.

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Retaining Malaysia’s teachers

WITH the Education Ministry continuing to see a significant number of educators leaving the profession through early and mandatory retirement each year (see infographic), stakeholders are voicing concerns about the teacher pipeline for the next generation.

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DPM: TVET set for major revamp

IPOH: The technical and vocational education and training (TVET) programme is set for a major transformation, with a revamped version to be unveiled next month.

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‘BM shift boosted UEC move’

IPOH: The government's stance on recognising the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) came about after Chinese independent schools adopted a more positive attitude towards the national education system, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

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A world of TVET in just one click

PUTRAJAYA: School leavers wanting to enrol in technical and vocational education and training (TVET) courses have the option of doing so via the TVET Recruitment Unit (UP_TVET) portal.

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New study destinations, new possibilities

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysian students should look beyond familiar study destinations when consi­dering tertiary education courses, say university representatives at the Star Education Fair 2026.

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Bringing M’sian voices to the global stage

True youth representation begins when every voice is not only heard, but recognised in the policies that shape our future, says Sharvin Thangaraj (pic).

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Are schools ready for six-year-olds?

A T-SHIRT with the words "Nature to Nurture" printed on the back caught my attention recently.

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Support that built an IT leader

AS a student from a struggling family in Alor Setar, Kedah, Yeong Hong Jye (pic) saw higher education as an improbable goal.

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Training institutes finding it hard to address lecturer shortage

PETALING JAYA: Besides teaching vacancies that need to be filled, there is also a shortage of lecturers at the Institute of Teacher Education Malaysia (IPGM).

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12,000 teachers walk away yearly

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia has been losing over 12,000 teachers annually to optional and compulsory retirement for the past three years.

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RM178,000 in Madani educational aid channelled to 230 varsity students from Tambun

IPOH: A total of 230 students from the Tambun parliamentary constituency have benefited from the Madani Educational Assistance Programme 2026 to pursue their studies at institutions of higher learning, involving allocations amounting to RM178,000.

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Education Ministry works allocation increased to RM900mil, says PM Anwar

IPOH: The government has increased the allocation for works procurement under the Education Ministry from RM400mil to RM900mil, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

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Govt to review, consider increasing allocation for Education Ministry

IPOH: The government will continue to review and consider increasing allocations to the Education Ministry from time to time, including efforts to strengthen digitalisation, artificial intelligence (AI), and Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).

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Anwar calls on educators to rise above challenges for nation’s future

IPOH: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said educators need to be big-hearted, accepting challenges and criticism positively, especially regarding shortcomings and problems involving students.