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Sabah to expand scholarships for Kadazandusun language studies, says deputy CM
3+ hour, 45+ min ago (374+ words) PENAMPANG, Feb 21 " The Sabah government is proposing to strengthen support for the study of ethnic languages, particularly the Kadazandusun language, at the tertiary level by extending scholarships to students who choose to pursue the field. Deputy Chief Minister III Datuk…...
Great Eagle Music Children Ensemble to Present Symphony of Light & Legacy Concert in March
1+ week, 1+ day ago (163+ words) Great Eagle Music Children Ensemble to Present "Symphony of Light & Legacy" Concert in March'Malay Mail Supporting Sustainable Social Development through Arts and Education Celebrating the Power of "Music Changes Lives" The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this…...
MCMC seeks public feedback on Online Safety Plan to protect children, families from online harm
1+ week, 1+ day ago (161+ words) PUTRAJAYA, Feb 13 " The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) today initiated a public consultation on the proposed regulatory framework for the Online Safety Plan. In a statement, the MCMC said the consultation includes draft Codes of Risk Mitigation and the Child…...
Chief statistician: Malaysia’s population hits 34.3 million in Q4 2025 as growth slows and ageing trend persists
1+ week, 2+ day 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+ week, 4+ day 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
1+ week, 5+ day 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
1+ week, 5+ day 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
2+ week, 1+ day 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
2+ week, 1+ day 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
2+ week, 2+ day 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…...