In introducing a new athletes’ education fund, Olympic Council of Malaysia president Tan Sri Norza Zakaria says education is important for athletes when they retire or if their careers are cut short by injury.
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‘Time for new combined model to replace national, vernacular, religious primary schools’
Ethnic segregation that begins at a very early age for Malaysian students needs to be addressed. One way out is by disbanding the existing multi-stream primary education structure, says National Professors Council fellow, Professor Emeritus Datuk Dr Teo Kok Seong.
Not quite the love letter to EPF
Lawyer Megat Shahruddin Merican writes a sincere longing forewarning other parents of the potential bureaucratic pitfalls when dealing with Employees Provident Fund (EPF), and the need for the agency to improve its existing system of processing withdrawals for the purpose of remittance to universities abroad.
Handouts temporary, govt must come up with long-term measures to help B40 escape poverty
Handouts, such as the additional Bantuan Keluarga Malaysia announced yesterday, are short-term solutions. Education remains key in helping children and individuals from lower-income families escape poverty.
Punctuality a virtue, shows discipline, dependability
Since the world encountered Covid-19 in early 2020, many view time differently, especially those who had to work from home. Senior educator Dr Veronica Shepherdson says being punctual demonstrates integrity and discipline, and shows that you are dependable.
Schools should sell books online to avoid long queues, hassle for parents
It is extraordinary in this day and age, that some schools insist on parents lining up for hours to buy school books, when online sales are an option.
Covid-19 shows how resilient and adaptable children can be
Covid-19 forced students to miss out on some of the best moments of their young lives, but experienced educator Dr Veronica Shepherdson says the pandemic showed her how adaptable they are, adding that now is the time to focus on finding ways to look after one’s self.
Parents with school-going children ride it out as transporters hang up keys
Thank goodness for the school holidays, as this will give parents time to secure transporters, some of whom had quit their jobs due to the pandemic.
Are our national schools losing their appeal?
More non-Chinese students are enrolling in Chinese vernacular schools, while non-Malays are shying away from national schools. At this rate, will Chinese vernacular schools soon be Malaysia’s ‘new’ national school?
The internet is a wondrous thing but children must be aware of the dangers that lurk
Experienced educator Veronica Shepherdson shares her thoughts on how parents can make the internet safer for children.
Bitter pill: Time to address problem of demand outstripping supply of seats in public varsities
Securing a spot in medical schools at public universities is not easy. The problem of demand far outstripping supply, if not addressed, will continue to persist, writes Associate Professor Datuk Dr P. Sundramoorthy
Embracing the new norms forced upon educators
Veteran educator Veronica Shepherdson says Covid-19 has changed her outlook. These days, it’s all about focusing on the positives. Despite being confined at home, teachers can still make a difference in children’s lives.
12,887 laptops distributed to students with the bulk of the 150,000 arriving by September
Only 12,887 out of 150,000 laptops promised have been distributed to students from B40 households to date as schools resume online learning next week.