MOE conducting Budget 2026 engagement sessions, with special education allocation among top priorities, says Fadhlina

Minister Fadhlina vows no compromise on misconduct in schools, no matter staff or student.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 — Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the ministry is giving top priority to the case of Form One student Zara Qairina Mahathir, who died after being found unconscious in a drain near a school hostel in Papar, Sabah.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 — The national education system has entered a new chapter after the Education (Amendment) Bill 2025, aimed at making secondary education compulsory, was passed by the Dewan Rakyat tonight.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 — The Education Ministry will activate home-based teaching and learning (PdPR) if the Air Pollutant Index (API) surpasses 200, said minister Fadhlina Sidek.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 — The death of a Form One female student who allegedly fell from a third-floor dormitory at SMKA Tun Datu Mustafa Limauan in Sabah is now under police investigation, said Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek.

NIBONG TEBAL, July 14 — Education Ministry (MOE) personnel are advised not to join motivational programmes, organised by external entities, that do not have clear content.

BANGI, July 3 — Reforms to the teacher recruitment system implemented by the Education Ministry (MOE) in collaboration with the Education Services Commission (SPP) have successfully addressed the teacher shortage in the country.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 — The Education Ministry (MOE) is offering 300 scholarships to top Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) 2024 achievers to pursue studies in education at public universities.

LANGKAWI, June 19 — Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the selection of Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Putrajaya Presint 11(1) as a top 10 finalist for the 2025 World’s Best School Prizes in the “Supporting Healthy Lives” category reflects the strong potential of Malaysian schools to excel globally.

LANGKAWI, June 19 — In the pursuit of a resilient and sustainable Asean, it is crucial for member countries to remain attentive to deficits in foundational learning, skills gaps and youth unemployment, which continue to exacerbate the Out-of-School Children and Youth (OOSCY) challenge.

SHAH ALAM, May 27 — The state government is waiting for the full investigation report regarding a student allegedly reprimanded by a teacher at a primary school canteen on April 14.

JOHOR BAHRU, May 24 — Parti Keadilan Rakyat Vice President Datuk Seri R.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has emphasised the need for bold and comprehensive reforms in developing Malaysia's new education strategy ahead of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP).

KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 — The Women’s School (SWAN), an initiative by the Parti Keadilan Rakyat’s women’s wing, has high potential as a catalyst to empower women and nurture them into knowledgeable, visionary, and outstanding leaders.

PUTRAJAYA, April 29 — Teaching hours for the Reproductive and Social Health Education (PEERS) module will be increased under the 2027 School Curriculum as part of efforts to better equip students with the essential knowledge, said Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek.

KAJANG, April 24 — The Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) 2024 results are a clear indicator of improved national education quality, but several segments need improvement, said Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek.

GEORGE TOWN, April 21 — The Education Ministry (MOE) is retraining more than 100,000 teachers nationwide in digital pedagogy and 21st century teaching tools, in line with the Asean Work Plan on Education 2021-2025.

KEPALA BATAS, April 21 — Educational institutions not under the purview of the Ministry of Education (MOE) are encouraged to participate in the initiative to wear the Jalur Gemilang badge on student uniforms.

KEPALA BATAS, April 21 — The Ministry of Education (MOE) is prepared to implement home-based teaching and learning (PdPR) arrangements during the Asean Summit in May and October to help ease traffic congestion.