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Nik Nasarudin is new Education Ministry sec-gen
PUTRAJAYA: Datuk Nik Nasarudin Mohd Zawawi has been appointed as the new secretary-general of the Education Ministry effective Thursday (Feb 2), says Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Mohd Zuki Ali. Read full story
Students affected by floods
KOTA KINABALU: A total of 1,355 schoolchildren and 137 teachers were affected by floods that hit parts of Sabah since last week, says the state Education Department. Read full story
Over RM5mil set aside for 12,450 graduates in Protege programme
KOTA KINABALU: Over RM5mil has been set aside by the Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Ministry to aid 12,450 graduates through their Protégé programme this year. Read full story
Concrete jetties needed for schools in Semporna islands, says Sulabayan rep
KOTA KINABALU: The Education Ministry must consider building proper concrete jetties for students and teachers commuting to 11 schools on islands in Sabah's east coast Semporna district, says an assemblyman. Read full story
Spare a thought before reacting
Things have not changed much in 40 years, judging by the knee-jerk reactions to an age old issue. Read full story
PTA head apologises over segregated workshop
JOHOR BARU: The issue of a Muslim-only workshop for SPM students of an all-girl school here has come to an end, after the school’s principal and parent teacher association (PTA) chairman apologised to attendees of a special meeting. Read full story
Philosophy behind mission schools based on unity, education for all
A letter from SR MARY THERESA CHUA, IJS, The Lady Superior of the Society of Saint Maur Provincial, Sisters of the Infant Jesus, Malaysia. Read full story
MOHE to end all political appointments
PUTRAJAYA: Trust is the name of the game for Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin, as he ends the practice of political appointments within the ministry, it’s institutions and affiliated agencies. Read full story
Teachers rescue pupils after Semporna jetty collapses
KOTA KINABALU: Teachers came to the rescue of about 20 primary school pupils who fell into the sea after a wooden jetty collapsed at Pulau Pababag in Sabah's east coast Semporna district. Read full story
Govt plans to introduce higher education sponsorship programme for poor students
PUTRAJAYA: The Higher Education Ministry hopes to introduce a free studies sponsorship programme for first-generation students from poor families who are able to pursue studies at institutions of higher learning. Read full story