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Malasya: New international schools opens

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Asia/Malaysia/09.07.18/Source: www.thestar.com.my.

WITH over 127 years of experience in the education field, Wesley Methodist School has opened a new campus in Penang.

“We congratulate the Council of Education of the Methodist Church in Malaysia on their choice of venue,” said Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow at the opening ceremony of Wesley Methodist School Penang (International) at 1, Lebuh Sungai Pinang 1.

“From the old days, the Methodists have shared their rich tradition of holistic and quality education to Malaysian of all ethnicities.

“We hope this school will bring forth a vibrant and quality student body, life and culture”, he said on Friday.

Wesley Methodist School Penang (International) chairman Datuk Chin Lean Keat said the school aimed to offer affordable education to working families who are seeking private education for better teaching and learning.

There was also a signing ceremony between the school and Telekom Malaysia Berhad for Digital School Management System and Solutions.

Also present were Council of Education of the Methodist Church in Malaysia chairman Bishop Rev Dr Ong Hwai Teik and Wesley Methodist School Penang (International) Building Committee Task Force co-chairman Datuk Jerry Chan Fook Sing.

Source of the notice: https://www.thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2018/07/09/new-international-school-opens-campus-aims-to-provide-affordable-private-education/

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Malasya: Student activism: Higher Education Minister challenged to walk the talk

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Malasya/April 03, 2018/By: Haikal Jalil/ Source: http://www.thesundaily.my

The Higher Education Ministry should ensure that students would not face action from their universities if they decide to be involved in politics outside of campus.

Mahasiswa Pakatan Harapan chairman Na’im Brundage said such a guarantee must be given by the ministry if it was sincere in allowing students to participate in political campaigning in the upcoming 14th General Election.

He added that previous disciplinary action imposed by universities on students that were involved in anti-government rallies did not indicate that university students indeed had the right to be involved in politics.

«Taking action against them is a clear indication that students are still not free to involve actively in politics, even when such activities are done outside of campus.

«If (Higher Education Minister) Datuk Seri Idris Jusoh is serious about giving students the freedom to participate in politics, he should ensure that higher education institutions will not take any disciplinary action (against the students),» he said in a press conference at Wangsa Maju today.

Idris on Tuesday had stated that university students were free to join political campaigns outside the campus ahead of GE14.

Idris had said that unlike the time of previous leadership which restricted university students from getting involved, today’s students were free to engage in politics if they had a keen interest in doing so.

Na’im said the recent statement made by Idris was nothing more than sweet talk.

He also issued a debate challenge to Idris over the issue of student involvement in politics.

He said other officials from the Higher Education Ministry were also free to take up the challenge if Idris refuse to do so.

Source:

http://www.thesundaily.my/news/2018/03/31/student-activism-higher-education-minister-challenged-walk-talk

 

 

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Malaysia has clear education roadmap; on track to achieve TN50: Mahdzir

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Malaysia/ March 27, 2018/By THARANYA ARUMUGAM/Source: https://www.nst.com.my

Education Minister Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid today took a swipe at critics who condemned the Malaysian education system and policies.

He said Malaysia has a clear and extensive education roadmap that serves as guideline to the ministry, schools, teachers and students.

«We are on the right track towards achieving the National Transformation 2050 (TN50) vision in propelling Malaysia into the world’s top 20 nations.

«The government prioritises quality education, hence the reason we have various frameworks and policies such as the Malaysia Education Blueprint 2013-2025, National Education Policy and English Language Roadmap 2015-2025.

«While there are many critics here (in Malaysia) condemning our education system and policies, we continue to strive to ensure our children receive quality education on par with the global standards.

«These critics fail to realise that Malaysia is on the right pathway. We also ensure all strata of society obtain equal education, such as continuing vernacular school system in the country,» he said at the SMK Kota Kemuning 2 groundbreaking ceremony in Kota Kemuning today.

Mahdzir cited Singapore and Indonesia as examples, where he said Singapore abolished vernacular schools and only developed English-medium schools, while Indonesia chose Bahasa Indonesia as its official language.

«But Malaysia as a multinational country continue to allocate funds to build more vernacular schools, catering to the needs of the people. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak has also assured that this initiative will continue as long as Barisan Nasional remains the ruling government.

«The government allocated about RM50 million each for Chinese, Tamil, religious and missionary schools.

«But this has angered certain quarters saying that we should abolish vernacular schools to move forward.

«We are only finding ways to inculcate a sense of oneness among students to ensure unity remains in the community when they grow up. (Not to abolish vernacular schools).

«There is no need to involve politics in the education system. I am confident the people of Selangor can see the government’s efforts for themselves and make the right choices.

«Water is a necessity. How can you say it is a developed state if the people still suffer from water crisis? They (critics) should first address this before commenting about the education system.»

It was reported that as of March 31, 2016, there were 2,058 national schools, 578 Chinese vernacular schools, and 360 Tamil vernacular schools in Malaysia.

Based on an operational cost analysis, these schools need RM67,130.65 per student every year compared to RM5,321.84 annually per student in other schools.

Source:

https://www.nst.com.my/news/government-public-policy/2018/03/348505/malaysia-has-clear-education-roadmap-track-achieve-tn50

 

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Malaysia: Govt emphasises quality education to produce future leaders, says Zahid

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Malaysia/February 13, 2018/Source: http://www.themalaymailonline.com

The government always emphasises quality education in the country’s education agenda to produce human capital with calibre in all aspects, said Deputy Prime Minister  Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

He said the government set aside huge allocation in its budget every year, whether for early education or higher education, to produce successful students to become future leaders of the country.

“Why do the government have to invest so much? It means the government has focus, in terms of human capital, the government wants to see Malaysia becomes a developed nation.

“God willing, by TN50, the government’s aim of 60 per cent of the work force to have diploma or first degree will be realised,” he said at a session with new students of Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM) here today.

Also present were Ahmad Zahid’s wife, Datin Seri Hamidah Khamis, Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin, UTHM vice-chancellor Prof Dr Wahid Razzaly and Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Ab Aziz Kaprawi.

Ahmad Zahid, who is also Home Minister, said most of the leaders in the country were produced from the success of the well-formulated national education system.

He said there were quarters pointing fingers at the government saying that the country’s education system was wrong, when they should instead be looking at their own mistakes.

“Leaders should be moulded and not born. We are not born as leaders, but moulded into leaders because of the country’s good education,” he said.

He said the present students of higher institutions were fortunate because the government gave priority to physical and spiritual development to ensure success of the millennial group, hence enabling them to fill the employment market in the future.

Ahmad Zahid advised the UTHM students to fully utilise their opportunity to study at the university.

“The opportunity only comes once in a lifetime to balance the worldly and the hereafter to become a well-balanced citizen and an asset to the country, and not a liability,” he said.

The deputy prime minister also announced a RM2 million allocation for the development of UTHM campus at Tanjong Laboh here. — Bernama

Source:

http://www.themalaymailonline.com/malaysia/article/zahid-govt-emphasises-quality-education-to-produce-future-leaders-says-zahi#PzFeKwzR6jytaChb.97

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Malaysia: The needs of students always a priority for Education Ministry

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Malaysia/ February 13, 2018/By Awaina Arbee/Source: https://www.nst.com.my

The Education Ministry has allocated a total of RM2.9 billion to aid more than 5.2 million students for this year.

Education Director-General Datuk Dr Amin Senin said the ministry had always prioritised students’ needs, and that was why the allocation for education aid goes up every year.

«People should understand that the ministry spends about RM8,000 yearly on a student by providing numerous aid to help them during their schooling sessions.

«Sometimes, the public do not know these things. The purpose of the Education Tour (Jelajah Pendidikan) is to explain to the people that there are no compromises when it comes to education,» he said.

Amin said the government, through the ministry has always been consistent in helping students in school.

«In fact, for this year, more than 5.2 million students benefitted from an allocation of RM2.9 billion in Selangor. We have allocated RM221.4 million involving three categories; General Aid RM133.5 million; Special Aid RM45.7 million, and One Off aid RM42.3 million.

«To compare, education expenses in Malaysia is twice the amount of education expenses in other Asean countries,» told reporters after officiating the tour at the Hulu Langat Education District office today.

Amin said the tour was a form of interaction between the ministry and the public.

«With the National Blue Ocean Strategy as its theme, the programme is aimed at providing explanations about the services and opportunities in the education system in the country.

«This programme showcases the ministry’s efforts in developing students to meet global challenges, where we have provided them with holistic assessments, quality teachers and administrators and also an access to various 21-century education routes,» he said.

More than 6,000 visitors attended the Education Tour at the Hulu Langat Education District office from Feb 10-11.

The tour will continue at five other locations which include Langkawi, Kedah from Feb 22-24; Pasir Puteh, Kelantan (March 8-10); Parit Buntar, Perak (March 30 – April 1); Temerloh, Pahang (April 13-15) and Tawau, Sabah (April 20-22).

Among the schools that participated in the Education Tour here from Feb 10-11 were SK Jalan Empat; SK Saujana Impian; SK Sungai Kantan; SK Bandar Teknologi Kajang; SMK Jalan Empat; SMK Tinggi Kajang; SMK Bandar Baru Sungai Long; SMK Jalan Bukit and SK Jalan Semenyih.

Source:

https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2018/02/334528/needs-students-always-priority-education-ministry

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Malaysia: Higher Education Ministry welcomes cooperation for HSR

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Malaysia/February 06, 2018/Source: http://www.thesundaily.my

The Higher Education Ministry welcomes the cooperation from various parties in the Kuala Lumpur–Singapore High Speed Rail (HSR) project to enhance expertise and skills of university students.

Minister Datuk Seri Idris Jusoh said such cooperation would expand the skill set of university students and benefit the country in the long run.

«Our education system is open. Thus, we will encourage any form of cooperation that we feel should be done by the university senate that is in line with the needs of country’s industry,» he told reporters at the National Higher Education Carnival 2018 at Melaka International Trade Centre in Ayer Keroh.

«Any cooperation that can provide positive impact to universities in the country will be supported by the ministry.»

Also present at the event were Malacca Chief Minister Datuk Seri Idris Haron and Higher Education deputy minister Datuk Dr Mary Yap Kain Ching.

Idris said other than the HSR, the East Coast Rail Line project would also open up various field of skills that would need more expertise.

Source:

http://www.thesundaily.my/news/2018/02/04/higher-education-ministry-welcomes-cooperation-hsr

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