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Education
From loyal reader to passionate leader
GROWING up as one of five siblings, Karthigesu Muniyandi's life took a difficult turn at age 15 when his father passed away.
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Education
Calling all UKM alumni
Letters: From DR ROSLAN JA'AFAR, Director, UKM Alumni Relations Centre.
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Turning dreams into reality with new skills
KUALA LUMPUR: Not too long ago, Liang Kok Hui had no idea what he wanted to do after sitting for his Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examinations.
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Versatility is the new ‘superpower’
KUALA LUMPUR: Skills-based graduates are in high demand but employers are looking for more than just technical expertise, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.
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‘Funding alone not enough for TVET 2.0 to succeed’
PETALING JAYA: The success of technical and vocational education and training 2.0 (TVET 2.0) will depend on more than just additional funding, say stakeholders.
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TVET gets RM50mil boost
PETALING JAYA: Technical and vocational education and training (TVET) is set to be strengthened with more funds and training in emerging sectors, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
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Zahid proposes new accreditation body to elevate TVET qualifications
PUTRAJAYA: A new accreditation body akin to the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) is being established to elevate TVET qualifications, says Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
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Govt allows up to RM50mil from skills development fund for TVET 2.0, says PM Anwar
PUTRAJAYA: The government has agreed to allow up to RM50mil from high-impact programme funds under the Skills Development Fund Corporation (PTPK) to be channelled into TVET 2.0, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
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myStarJob Fair 2026 in Penang to offer multiple career opportunities
GEORGE TOWN: Visitors can walk into a world of opportunities at the myStarJob Fair 2026, where over 20 exhibitors across 30 booths are offering career opportunities spanning multiple industries.
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TVET students to undergo training in emerging sectors, says PM
PUTRAJAYA: Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) students will undergo additional training in emerging sectors such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and energy transition, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said
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270 TVET institutions under Mara lead with 99.5% employability rate, says Zahid
PUTRAJAYA: A total of 270 technical and vocational education and training (TVET) institutions under Majlis Amanah Rakyat (Mara) are leading the way with an employability rate of 99.5%. Says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
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‘Resolve PharmD recognition’
PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has directed the Higher Education Ministry and the Health Ministry to quickly resolve the issue of recognition for the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) qualification awarded to Malaysian graduates of Egypt's Alexandria University.
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Honouring a kind educator
PETALING JAYA: A teacher's quiet acts of kindness more than two decades ago have captured the hearts of many as his former student shared a heartwarming story on social media.
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Ministries team up to boost TVET for military personnel
PUTRAJAYA: The collaboration between the Transport Ministry and the Defence Ministry to strengthen Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) for military personnel has been a long-held aspiration, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
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‘Cost cuts won’t affect Education Ministry’s key plans’
KUALA LUMPUR: Government cost-saving measures in drafting Budget 2027 will not affect the Education Ministry's key plans, mainly in the recruitment of new teachers and building additional classrooms.
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Applications for polytechnic Bachelor's Degree programmes open until July 3
PUTRAJAYA: The Polytechnic and Community College Education Department (JPPKK) has opened applications for admission into Polytechnic Bachelor's Degree programmes for Academic Session I 2026/2027 from Wednesday (June 3) until July 3.
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Human Resources Ministry will continue strengthening TVET ecosystem to meet global challenges, says Ramanan
PUTRAJAYA: The Human Resources Ministry will continue strengthening the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) ecosystem to ensure the country has a highly skilled workforce capable of meeting global economic challenges that are being increasingly driven by artificial intelligence (AI), automation and industrial digitalisation, says Datuk Seri R. Ramanan.
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Tears and triumph on world stage
PETALING JAYA: In a bittersweet victory, Dr Mohamad Sirhajwan Idek secured a top international education award for Malaysia, just hours before mourning the passing of his mother.
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Parents, community crucial to success of Malaysia Education Plan, says Fadhlina
KUALA LUMPUR: The involvement of all parties, including parents and the community, is among the key factors in ensuring the success of the nation's education direction over the next decade through the Malaysia Education Plan (RPM) 2026–2035, says Fadhlina Sidek.
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Education
‘Be ambitious, but stay grounded’
Graduates must be ambitious in applying the global knowledge they acquire while remaining firmly grounded in the importance of giving back to the community, says Raja Muda of Kedah, Tengku Sarafudin Badlishah Sultan Sallehuddin.
