Sabah teacher in running for global Cambridge award

[ TOMORROW is the last day for the public to vote for the Cambridge Dedicated Teacher Awards 2024. Sydney Engelbert, an English language teacher at Keningau Vocational College in Sabah, is among the nine regional winners competing for the overall global title, which will be announced on May 29. She was named the South-East Asia … Read more

Don’t Miss It: Malaysia Teacher Prize 2024

[ > The 3rd edition of the Malaysia Teacher Prize is calling for entries. > Now in its 3rd edition, the Prize awards its top winner with RM50,000, while four other finalists will receive RM5,000 each. > All entries will be shortlisted in search of the Top 10 Finalists by a panel of judges consisting … Read more

Teaching route for STPM candidates

[ KUALA LUMPUR: The Education Ministry will extend the intake of candidates for the Bachelor of Teaching Degree Programme to include STPM, Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia and matriculation programme graduates this year. In a statement yesterday, the ministry announced that the initiative will provide opportunities to more candidates interested in becoming teachers to apply for … Read more

Education Ministry extends PISMP intake to STPM, STAM, matriculation grads

[ KUALA LUMPUR: The Education Ministry will extend the intake of candidates for the Bachelor of Teaching Degree Programme (PISMP) to include Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM), Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM), and Matriculation Programme graduates starting this year. In a statement on Saturday (April 13), the ministry announced that this initiative will provide opportunities … Read more

Student in sexual harassment case fully protected, says Education Minister

[ 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

We will not tolerate sexual harassment, says Education Ministry

[ PETALING JAYA: The Education Ministry has taken action in a case involving a teacher sexually harassing a student. The ministry said it would not tolerate any incidents of sexual harassment at any of its institutions. “This case is under the ministry’s attention and action has been taken according to existing guidelines,” it said in … Read more

I went to state school but my brother went private

[ Private school costs are rising, and Labour’s VAT plans may see them rise even further. So what happens when parents want to give their children a fee-paying education, but can only afford one set of fees? Jessica*, 33, was kept on at her comprehensive, while her brother was moved to an independent school. She … Read more

Teachers can create meaningful ethical content for social media, says Fadhlina

[ IPOH: The Education Ministry encourages teachers to create meaningful ethical content on social media that do not violate set guidelines. Its minister, Fadhlina Sidek said content could be educational, especially in helping students learn subjects and to create awareness about educators. “So all teachers must comply with these guidelines,” she told reporters at the … Read more

Is JK Rowling really bigoted? Viral video shows how a teacher changes student’s opinion completely |

[ A viral social media video on X, formerly Twitter, is causing a stir on social media, depicting a student’s journey from conviction to uncertainty, and finally, to enlightenment. Central to the narrative is the contentious topic of J.K. Rowling‘s purported transphobia – a divisive assertion that continues to provoke intense discussion. The video serves … Read more

Rahat Fateh Ali Khan defends controversial video, calls it ‘personal matter’ |

[ Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan recently found himself at the center of controversy after a video of him beating a student went viral on the internet. The video showed the singer using a footwear to discipline the student while inquiring about the whereabouts of a bottle. As the incident sparked outrage among netizens, … Read more