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Dr Annuar slams UPSI academic for opposing early English education

Malaysian Deputy Education Minister Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee disagreed with a professor who suggested delaying English education for children. He argued that Malaysia should emulate Singapore's bilingual model, prioritizing both the mother tongue and English proficiency. He believes the shift to Malay as the medium of instruction has hindered Malaysia's progress compared to Singapore and emphasized the importance of mastering English for global competitiveness.

TalentCorp empowers Sabah youth through YES! Rock the School Mega 2025

Sabah has over 50% of its students choosing STEM subjects, exceeding national targets and aligning with the 13th Malaysia Plan's focus on the Blue Economy. TalentCorp, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Sabah State Government, launched YES! Rock the School Mega Sabah 2025 to equip students with skills for high-growth sectors. The Chief Minister emphasized the importance of education, character, and resilience, highlighting the need for industry collaboration to provide relevant training and opportunities.

Unimas to introduce Iban Language Studies in 2025/26 to address teacher shortage

Sarawak faces a shortage of Iban language teachers despite two Malaysian institutions offering it as a major. Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) will introduce Iban Language Studies in the 2025/2026 academic session to address this. Minister Dato Sri John Sikie Tayai highlighted the importance of preserving the Iban language for future generations and emphasized that university-level study will allow more young people, including those from other ethnic groups, to learn it.

UMS ready to welcome 5,123 new students

Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) is prepared to welcome 5,123 new students for the 2025/2026 academic year. Registration is scheduled for September 27-28, followed by Orientation Week until October 1. Vice-Chancellor Dr. Kasim Hj Mansor assured a smooth registration and orientation process, with support staff and volunteers available to assist. He urged attendees to follow traffic regulations to avoid congestion. UMS emphasizes student welfare and provides various facilities and services for a positive campus experience.

BEM STEM Competition Day inspires future engineers in Sabah

The Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) hosted a STEM competition in Kota Kinabalu for eight secondary schools. The event aimed to spark interest in engineering careers through motivational talks, networking, and a hackathon. SMK St Francis Convent emerged as the champion. The program sought to inspire future engineers, develop problem-solving skills, guide academic pathways, and foster networking between students and industry professionals.

Miri IKBN bullying: 7 students suspended for a week from yesterday, says Hannah

Seven students from the National Youth Skills Institute (IKBN) in Miri, Sarawak have been suspended for a week following a bullying incident. Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh announced the suspension, along with additional disciplinary actions including allowance suspension, mandatory charity work, regular reporting to disciplinary officers, and a one-month curfew. Counselling sessions have been arranged for both the bullies and the victim. The ministry emphasized its zero-tolerance policy towards bullying and misconduct.

TVET Commission established to strengthen skills ecosystem, says DPM Ahmad Zahid

The Malaysian government has agreed to establish a National TVET Commission to regulate, coordinate, and monitor the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) ecosystem. Chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, the commission aims to streamline TVET policies, manage student intake, and ensure program quality. This move aligns with the government's goal of making TVET a top educational choice, producing a skilled workforce to boost national economic growth. Stakeholder consultations will be held over the next six months to finalize the commission's establishment.

Police could reopen investigation into excessive ‘Happy Corner’ birthday prank at IKBN Miri, says Mancha

Sarawak police are prepared to reopen investigations into a viral "Happy Corner" birthday prank involving students at Miri's National Youth Skills Institute (IKBN). While those involved claimed it was a harmless prank, police are taking it seriously due to concerns about bullying. The incident involved students lifting and banging the birthday boy's groin against a pole. Although initial reports denied bullying, Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh has launched a separate investigation and mandated counseling for the students involved.

7 Unimas lecturers listed in Stanford University’s World’s Top 2% Scientists

Seven Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) lecturers have been recognized among the World's Top 2% Scientists by Stanford University. The list acknowledges their significant contributions to research and innovation in fields like medicine, biodiversity, and engineering. Unimas Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Ahmad Hata Rasit praised the achievement, highlighting the university's commitment to fostering high-impact research and producing graduates equipped to contribute meaningfully to society.