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'Caning in schools vital to educate, discipline students' 'There are teachers who fear being penalised for doing something criminal.' 'Caning in schools vital to educate, discipline students' Malaysiakini’s Facebook Wall

SANDAKAN, Jan 19 (Bernama) — The state government has allocated RM35.65 million in funds towards a social assistance programme aimed at helping primary school students this year, said state community development and consumer affairs minister Datuk Jainab Ahmad Ayid. Of the allocation, she said …

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 14 (Bernama) — Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin hoped that more people come forward and donate towards the cleaning up of schools affected by the recent floods. Muhyiddin, who is also education minister, said the government had to bear the high costs to clean up th …

CYBERJAYA, Jan 12 (Bernama) — The sites and designs for schools to be built in future, particularly in the east coast states, will be scrutinised thoroughly as a preparation to face the floods, said Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. This was important because the schools in the e …

Datuk Seri Idris JusohPUTRAJAYA, Jan 9 (Bernama) — Schools that were affected by the floods in Kelantan can begin the 2015 schooling session if more than half of their classrooms are ready to be used, said Second Education Minister Datuk Seri Idris Jusoh. “For example, if the school has …

Sabah schools not banning crucifix necklaces But permission is required so students won't wear elaborate accessories. Sabah schools not banning crucifix necklaces

A Malaysian think-tank group, Ideas, wants schools in the country to be given the autonomy to choose the Internet provider which they prefer following problems with 1BestariNet: http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/281458 In a statement today, Ideas said the latest Auditor General's Report revealed …

Chinese schools: Parents just want what's best FREE YOURSAY 'National schools have clearly declined and gov’t must review policies.' Chinese schools: Parents just want what's best

‘Gov’t schools avoided due to creeping Islamisation’ Zairil notes that now there are only 2 to 3pct of non-Malays in such schools. ‘Gov’t schools avoided due to creeping Islamisation’

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 14 (Bernama) — The Education Ministry does not intend to undertake a review to close down vernacular schools. A report which quoted Second Education Minister Datuk Seri Idris Jusoh as saying that the ministry was making a review to close down vernacular schools was inaccurate. H …

RM663mil later, schools plagued by slow Internet AUDIT REPORT Promised speedy broadband experience is sluggish ordeal for most. RM663mil later, schools plagued by slow Internet

‘Will Utusan ask why national schools shunned?’ Penang DCM II slams Utusan for saying vernacular school grads worse than migrant workers. ‘Will Utusan ask why national schools shunned?’

KOTA BELUD, Oct 13 (Bernama) — The Sabah Government has never neglected Chinese national-type schools (SJKC) which play a major role in the development of future human resources. Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman said the commitment of the state government could be seen in the large an …

Chinese schools vs national harmony COMMENT There’s vital necessity for authorities to do a on the ground reality check. Chinese schools vs national harmony

JASIN, Aug 15 (Bernama) — Flash floods, caused by heavy rain today for over five hours, occurred in several low-lying areas in Melaka, forcing the closure of three schools and the opening of four relief centres as a precautionary measure. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Idris Haron named the schools …