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Chief statistician: Malaysia’s population hits 34.3 million in Q4 2025 as growth slows and ageing trend persists
3+ hour, 25+ min ago (592+ words) PUTRAJAYA, Feb 12 " Malaysia's total population was estimated at 34.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, up from 34.1 million a year earlier, reflecting a slower growth rate of 0.6 per cent, compared with 1.2 per cent previously. Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir…...
A child subject to a criminal process must be treated like a child and not like an adult — Hafiz Hassan
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (236+ words) FEBRUARY 11 " In "Consider amendments to the Child Act for the better protection of children" I made a simple plea for the Child Act 2001 (the Act) to be amended. It must be recalled that a Bill to amend the Act was…...
Free education for students with disabilities: From access to national return on investment — Hasrul Hosshan
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (931+ words) Free education for students with disabilities: From access to national return on investment " Hasrul Hosshan'Malay Mail FEBRUARY 9 " The announcement of free education for students with disabilities in the Higher Education Plan 20262035 should be welcomed as a bold and principled move....
Education, Higher Education Ministries to review Bahasa Melayu and history subjects rollout
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (327+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 " The Ministry of Education (MOE) and the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) are reviewing the technical aspects of implementing the recent decision to make Bahasa Melayu and History compulsory under the national curriculum across all educational streams…...
Decoding the slang of Gen Z and Gen Alpha taking over Malaysia’s youth culture
5+ day, 23+ hour ago (940+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 " We live in an era where even the strangest words can make national headlines. You've probably heard a term, phrase, or slang that made you pause and think: Wait" is that even a word? Gen Z and…...
Six schoolchildren quarantined after contracting tuberculosis in Kota Tinggi outbreak
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (304+ words) JOHOR BAHRU, Feb 6 " The Johor government said six students from schools in Kota Tinggi have been quarantined and are being monitored closely after contracting tuberculosis (TB) following a recent outbreak. Johor Education and Information Committee chairman Aznan Tamin said the…...
Is pre-school compulsory now? What parents need to know about Malaysia’s new school reform
6+ day, 23+ hour ago (517+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 " The government is pushing ahead with major changes to early childhood education, including making pre-school compulsory for children aged five. The move forms part of broader education reforms under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) and the National Education Blueprint…...
Survey: Nearly 90pc of young Malaysians want children to take up STEM, but education system scores low
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (206+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 " Nearly 90 per cent of young Malaysians surveyed recently want their children to enrol in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education as the country moves towards creating higher-value jobs. The report, developed by Versa in collaboration with…...
Early year one entry: Melaka govt, education dept to hold stakeholder engagement
1+ week, 5+ day ago (204+ words) MELAKA, Jan 31 " The Melaka State Government and the State Education Department will carry out engagement sessions with various stakeholders on the implementation of voluntary admission of pupils into Year One at the age of six beginning next year. Education, Higher…...
Malaysia Airports urges travellers to mask up after India Nipah virus outbreak
2+ week, 16+ hour ago (251+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 " Malaysia Airports is encouraging travellers to take extra health precautions in response to a Ministry of Health (MOH) alert regarding a recent Nipah virus outbreak in India. In a public service announcement, the airport operator advised travellers…...