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Better pay, prospects, please

1 month ago | thestar.com.my | Jaayne Jeevita |Rebecca Rajaendram

IF Malaysia wants stronger science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) participation, the government must show young talents that a career in the pure sciences is both lucrative and bright. Prof Datuk Dr Ahmad Ibrahim from the UCSI University Tan Sri Omar Centre for Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Policy said students are not interested in the pure sciences mainly because they do not see bright career prospects in the field.
Don’t simply shrug off student debt, students told

2 months ago | thestar.com.my | Jaayne Jeevita |Rebecca Rajaendram

PETALING JAYA: Many who get study loans from the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) believe they can get away with not repaying their loans. This mentality that it is “not a real debt” has to change and the borrowers need to be educated to be responsible, said the National Association of Private Educational Institutions. Its president Assoc Prof Elajsolan Mohan said the fund must revise its strategies to collect the loans.
‘Make the world your classroom’

2 months ago | thestar.com.my | Rebecca Rajaendram |Jaayne Jeevita

Embracing global learning opportunities can equip students with traits favoured by employersInternational education provides invaluable opportunities for personal growth, international exposure, and career advancement, according to SI Global director David Picton. While several renowned United Kingdom (UK) universities have local campuses that provide quality education here, studying abroad offers many distinct benefits.
Fadhlina urges patience on SPM attendance issue

Jan 13, 2025 | thestar.com.my | Jaayne Jeevita

KUALA LUMPUR: Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek has urged all parties to refrain from drawing conclusions about absenteeism during the 2024 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination before it concludes. She emphasised that the current attendance figures are preliminary and have been sensationalised, even though the examination is still ongoing. Last month, Fadhlina said there were still 10,000 students whose attendance remained unconfirmed on the first day of the 2024 SPM exam.
Fadhlina urges patience on SPM attendance issue

Jan 13, 2025 | thestar.com.my | Jaayne Jeevita

KUALA LUMPUR: Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek has reminded everyone to wait until the end of the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) 2024 exams before drawing conclusions about students missing the SPM Bahasa Melayu paper on Jan 3. She said the current figures are preliminary and have been sensationalised, even though the examination is not yet over. Last month, Fadhlina said around 10,000 students still have unconfirmed attendance.
10% rise in parents opting for BAP bank transactions

Jan 12, 2025 | thestar.com.my | Jaayne Jeevita

KUALA LUMPUR: There has been an increase in the percentage of parents opting to receive the Early Schooling Aid (BAP) funds through bank account credit transactions, says Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek. “In our survey, we found that there was a 10% increase in parents opting to receive the BAP funds through bank account credit transactions.
Education Ministry dismisses claims of SPM History paper leak

Jan 8, 2025 | thestar.com.my | Jaayne Jeevita

PETALING JAYA: The Education Ministry has dismissed claims that the 2024 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) History examination paper was leaked. In a statement released on Thursday (Jan 9), the Education Ministry said that it had conducted a detailed investigation into the matter, reviewing all posts and screenshots that went viral on social media sites.
Cancer survivor: ‘I did it for my parents even when future was uncertain’

Dec 7, 2024 | thestar.com.my | Jaayne Jeevita

CYBERJAYA: For cancer survivor Muhammad Asif Shaik Saffarudin, his goal was simple yet profound: To ease his parents’ worries and fill their hearts with pride. Muhammad Asif, 23, was diagnosed with early stage acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) when he was only 10, and was declared cancer-free when he was 17.
Universities must not be an avenue for bullying, says Sultan of Pahang

Dec 7, 2024 | thestar.com.my | Jaayne Jeevita

CYBERJAYA: Sultan of Pahang, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah cautioned university students against becoming bullies. “Those who bully have the potential to make this behaviour a habit that is difficult to break, including in the workplace or social life. “Bullying can lead to death, and its effects do not stop there. Individuals involved in the act of bullying as perpetrators or victims often carry the trauma into adulthood.
Cancer survivor graduates as top student in class

Dec 6, 2024 | thestar.com.my | Jaayne Jeevita

CYBERJAYA: Cancer survivor Muhammad Asif Shaik Saffarudin is a step closer to achieving his ambition of becoming an engineer after graduating as the top student in his class with a Bachelor of Engineering in electronics, majoring in Telecommunications from Multimedia University (MMU) on Saturday. Muhammad Asif was diagnosed with early acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) when he was only 10 years old and was declared cancer-free when he was 17.