[ 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
[ KUALA LUMPUR: The Education Ministry appointed 20,171 new teachers on a contract and permanent basis to overcome the issue of teacher shortage in schools last year. Its Minister, Fadhlina Sidek said that was the highest number ever appointed by the ministry in a year. “The intake will continue for this year and the years … Read more
[ KLANG: The 16-year-old student involved in a sexual harassment case against his teacher has been given full protection, says Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek. She also said that he has been given access to psycho-social services, as per Ministry guidelines. ALSO READ: We will not tolerate sexual harassment, says Education Ministry Fadhlina said this after … Read more
[ PUTRAJAYA: A literacy and numeracy detection assessment will be conducted for Year One pupils to identify those who have not mastered the 3M skills – reading, writing and counting. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said this was to allow these pupils to receive intervention early as the assessment would be conducted within three months of … Read more
[ PUTRAJAYA: The Academic Session Final Test (UASA) mastery level system will be done using a percentage and grade structure from this year, says Fadhlina Sidek. The Education Minister said this decision was made after evaluating feedback from parents, teachers and other stakeholders about the current curriculum that has become an issue. She also said … Read more
[ SHAH ALAM: “You touch, you go,” warns Fadhlina Sidek, saying that teachers who sexually exploit their students will be sacked. The Education Minister also stressed on the ministry’s commitment to create an ecosystem of safety in every school. “For these students, schools are the second safest after their homes. “That is why our teachers … Read more
[ KUALA LUMPUR: Over 2,500 schools nationwide are involved in the Dual Language Programme (DLP) in 2024 compared to only 377 in 2016, says Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek. She said a total of 2,501 schools are participating in the DLP, which includes boarding schools, national schools, vernacular schools and religious schools. “There has been a … Read more
