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Early entry diagnostic test may widen education gap, warns Muar MP

Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman raises concerns about potential bullying, strain on schools, and widening education gap

6,000 new teachers to be posted nationwide next month amid shortage

A total of 6,000 new teachers will be posted nationwide next month, said Education Director-General Azman Adnan.

Pisa 2022: Malaysian girls do better than boys at mathematics, reading

A closer look at Malaysia’s results in the Programme for International Student Assessment (Pisa) 2022 reveals concerns in the country’s education system, including poor performance by boys, and a shortage of teaching staff.

Sarawak needs more than 3,000 teachers to fill vacancies

Sarawak is in need of 3,239 teachers, with the Igan parliamentary constituency itself having 91 vacancies, according to the Education Ministry’s statistics as of August 31.

9,500 new teachers set to be hired in Nov to address shortage: Fadhlina

The Education Ministry is expected to recruit 9,500 new teachers this November to address the current teacher shortage.

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Petronas staff to be shown the door to make up losses from Petros deal?

Source claims national O&G firm is expected to see 30% revenue loss once agreed formula for natural gas distribution in Sarawak is implemented

InDrive faces termination for flouting guidelines

It is the second Russian e-hailing app after Maxim to face ban by Land Public Transport Agency

Malaysia pulls the plug on Kuwaiti Hornet deal after years of turbulence

RMAF walks away from costly, outdated aircraft amid rising concerns over integration, support, and long-term value