[ KUALA KANGSAR: The Education Ministry views seriously the increase in rape cases involving minors over the past few years, says Fadhlina Sidek. The Education Minister said that the ministry implemented preventative measures against the issue, including cross-ministerial collaboration with the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry and the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional … Read more
[ SERDANG: The issues raised in a World Bank report regarding the country’s education system have actually been addressed by the Education Ministry in a progressive and proactive manner, says Fadhlina Sidek. The Education Minister said her ministry is currently implementing various crucial initiatives for the reform of the national education system. These include the … Read more
[ KLANG: There are 86 ‘high-density schools’ across the country that face overcrowding, compromising education quality, says Fadhlina Sidek. The Education Minister said the ministry is evaluating each school individually to decide on the best solutions necessary to reduce classroom congestion and improve education quality. She said conditions vary from school to school, each with … Read more
[ GUA MUSANG: The Education Ministry will conduct a detailed investigation into the incident of students of a secondary school in Kota Bharu suffering from food poisoning. Its minister, Fadhlina Sidek (pic) said her ministry views the incident seriously and will not compromise on it. She said action regarding the matter had been taken by … Read more
[ GUA MUSANG: The Education Ministry has advised students nationwide to drink enough water and wear appropriate school uniforms due to the hot weather. Minister Fadhlina Sidek urged parents and guardians to monitor their wards. She said schools have existing guidelines regarding student activities during heatwaves and have been briefed accordingly. “We have repeatedly stressed … Read more
[ KOTA KINABALU: A total of 218 out of 338 projects to reconstruct dilapidated schools in Sabah have been completed to date, says Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek (pic). She said 60 projects were currently under construction and expected to be completed soon, while the remaining 60 projects were still in the planning stage. “All these … Read more
[ SEREMBAN: Parents are urged to lodge an official complaint if they find that a school is planning to hold outdoor activities even if the weather exceeds 35°C, says Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek. She said complaints could be lodged via the ministry’s SISPAA complaints management system to ensure that appropriate action can be taken. “If … Read more
[ KUALA LUMPUR: Prioritise religious worship and morals during the holy month of Ramadan, said Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek. “This advice is for everyone. Don’t slander during this Ramadan period. Focus on worship because these last 10 days are the most important for Muslims,” she said during a breaking-of-fast ceremony with members of the media … Read more
[ KUALA LUMPUR: Fadhlina Sidek has called a recent viral video of her speaking about banning the word “kafir” at home as malicious and taken out of context. The Education Minister said that the video was edited to cause a commotion on issues related to 3Rs (religion, race and royalty) by distorting the true meaning … Read more
[ NIBONG TEBAL: A female teacher who was recently accused of molesting a male student has been suspended pending the conclusion of investigations into the case. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek stated that the teacher must fully comply with the investigation process, both those conducted by the police and, subsequently, the Education Ministry. “It is still … Read more
