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Barnama
19-06-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
Former Teacher Reflects On Regional Round Tables
By Abdul Rahman Fahmi Abdul Aziz LANGKAWI, June 19 (Bernama) – While covering the ASEAN Ministers of Education and Higher Education Roundtables (#EduRoundtables2025), here, the writer spotted a familiar face from nearly a decade ago — a former teacher from college days. Dr Kamaleswaran Jayarajah, who once taught Chemistry and Biology at Kolej Tingkatan Enam Desa Mahkota which is the writer's former alma mater and SMK Chenderiang, Perak is now based at the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) Secretariat in Bangkok. Originally from Tanjung Malim, he is the eldest of three siblings and the first in his family to pursue studies beyond his hometown. With eight years of teaching experience under his belt, followed by four years in the Ministry of Education and three years in the regional education sector, he now contributes to regional policy efforts in Southeast Asia. Moderating one of the forum's sessions titled 'Leveraging on Technology and Innovative Strategies to Reduce OOSCY Barriers', Kamaleswaran said the event's focus strongly resonated with his current work. 'Every country in ASEAN faces unique challenges,' he said when met here and stressed the importance of collaboration, teacher empowerment and cultural sensitivity to address education gaps. ASEAN education policymakers had gathered here, at the Jewel of Kedah, from June 17 until today for the ASEAN Ministers of Education and Higher Education Roundtables (#EduRoundtables2025). Earlier, Minister of Education Fadhlina Sidek stated that the Langkawi Joint Statement on Out-of-School Children and Youth (OOSCY) was agreed upon by ASEAN Education Ministers as a guiding framework to overcome challenges in access to education.
Barnama
19-06-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
ASEAN Education Urges Focus On Gaps Affecting Out-of School Children
GENERAL LANGKAWI, June 19 (Bernama) – 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. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek, in her welcoming remarks at the ASEAN Ministers of Education and Higher Education Roundtables here, said that with continued support and shared wisdom, ASEAN is collectively able to achieve greater heights in the quest for quality education and prosperity for both individual nations and the bloc as a whole. 'Today's roundtable serves to reaffirm our shared resolve that every child and young person, especially those currently out of school, must be afforded equitable access to quality education and the opportunity to play a meaningful role in society. This convening offers an invaluable platform to share experiences, reflect on our collective progress and explore innovative approaches to bridging long-standing educational disparities. 'As Malaysia assumes the ASEAN Chairmanship in 2025, we are profoundly aware of the responsibility that this role entails. Guided by the vision of a People-Oriented and People-Centred ASEAN, we remain steadfast in our commitment to inclusive development and ensuring that no one is left behind, particularly our children and youths who remain outside the formal education system,' she said. Fadhlina also emphasised that, the ASEAN Higher Education Ministers Roundtable on 'Envisioning the Next Decade and Beyond', which aims to outline a collaborative roadmap towards a future-ready education ecosystem, is equally significant in today's session. She said in light of the intense technological and industrial transformations shaping the region, it is essential for higher education institutions to evolve and become more inclusive, agile and responsive to real-world demands. 'By enhancing cooperation between governments, academia and industry, we not only strive to equip our youth for the jobs of the future, but also build more inclusive pathways for OOSCY to re-enter education and contribute actively to ASEAN's shared prosperity. Bridging this gap is fundamental to nurturing an ASEAN that is innovative, cohesive and truly leaves no one behind,' she said. Fadhlina also extended her condolences to all those affected by the devastating earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand in March. Also present were Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir, as well as ministers and senior officials responsible for education and higher education from ASEAN member states and Timor-Leste, representatives from United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO).
Barnama
18-06-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
ASEAN, Timor-Leste Education Ministers Arrive in Langkawi For Regional Roundtables
LANGKAWI, June 17 -- Timor-Leste Minister of Higher Education, Science and Culture Jose Honório da Costa Pereira Jerónimo (third, right) poses for a group photo upos his arrival at Langkawi International Airport today for the ASEAN Education and Higher Education Ministers Roundtable 2025 (#EduRoundtables2025). Also present, Malaysias Education Ministry Deputy Secretary General (Management), Datuk Ahmad Suhaimi Endut. -- fotoBERNAMA (2025) COPYRIGHT RESERVED LANGKAWI, June 17 -- Timor-Lestes Minister of Higher Education, Science and Culture, José Honório da Costa Pereira Jerónimo (second, right), is welcomed today by Malaysias Education Ministry Deputy Secretary General (Management), Datuk Ahmad Suhaimi Endut, upon his arrival at Langkawi International Airport. His visit marks participation in the ASEAN Education and Higher Education Ministers Roundtable 2025 (#EduRoundtables2025). -- fotoBERNAMA (2025) COPYRIGHT RESERVED LANGKAWI, June 17 (Bernama) -- Education ministers from ASEAN member states and Timor-Leste, along with their respective delegations, arrived at the Langkawi International Airport today to attend the ASEAN Ministers of Education and Higher Education Roundtables (#EduRoundtables2025). The delegations, who began arriving as early as 10.30 am, were received by senior officials from the Ministry of Education (MOE), Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) and the organising secretariat. Among those who arrived are Timor-Leste Minister of Higher Education, Science and Culture José Honório da Costa Pereira Jerónimo, Brunei's Minister of Education Datin Seri Setia Dr Romaizah Md Salleh and Vietnam's Director-General of the International Cooperation Department, Ministry of Education and Training, Associate Professor Dr Nguyen Thu Thuy. Also present were Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community San Lwin and Myanmar's Director-General of the Monitoring and Evaluation Department, Ministry of Education, Dr Chaw Chaw Sein. Throughout the three-day programme, the ministers and senior officials are expected to deliberate on a new framework that will guide the region's educational direction moving forward. In addition to the closed-door ASEAN Ministers of Education Roundtable session on June 19, Malaysia's MOE will host the ASEAN Forum on Education on June 18 with the same theme, 'Accelerating Innovative Strategies: Mitigating Out-of-School Children and Youth (OOSCY) Challenges.' Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek is scheduled to deliver her remarks on Thursday. Besides that, the Langkawi Joint Statement on OOSCY: Accelerating Innovative Strategies: Mitigating OOSCY Challenges is envisioned as a key document that reaffirms the commitment of ASEAN Member States to accelerate efforts in reducing the number of OOSCY, particularly as the grouping approaches the 10-year milestone of the ASEAN Declaration on Strengthening OOSCY. The Statement aims to address critical challenges that have hindered progress towards inclusive education and to provide a guiding framework for advancing collective action through innovative and adaptive strategies.
Barnama
17-06-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
ASEAN, Timor-Leste Education Ministers Arrive in Langkawi For Regional Roundtables
LANGKAWI, June 17 -- Timor-Leste's Minister of Higher Education, Science and Culture, José Honório da Costa Pereira Jerónimo (second, right), is welcomed today by Malaysia's Education Ministry Deputy Secretary General (Management), Datuk Ahmad Suhaimi Endut, upon his arrival at Langkawi International Airport. His visit marks participation in the ASEAN Education and Higher Education Ministers' Roundtable 2025 (#EduRoundtables2025). -- fotoBERNAMA (2025) COPYRIGHT RESERVED LANGKAWI, June 17 -- Timor-Leste Minister of Higher Education, Science and Culture Jose Honório da Costa Pereira Jerónimo (third, right) poses for a group photo upos his arrival at Langkawi International Airport today for the ASEAN Education and Higher Education Ministers' Roundtable 2025 (#EduRoundtables2025). Also present, Malaysia's Education Ministry Deputy Secretary General (Management), Datuk Ahmad Suhaimi Endut. -- fotoBERNAMA (2025) COPYRIGHT RESERVED LANGKAWI, June 17 (Bernama) -- Education ministers from ASEAN member states and Timor-Leste, along with their respective delegations, arrived at the Langkawi International Airport today to attend the ASEAN Ministers of Education and Higher Education Roundtables (#EduRoundtables2025). The delegations, who began arriving as early as 10.30 am, were received by senior officials from the Ministry of Education (MOE), Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) and the organising secretariat. Among those who arrived are Timor-Leste Minister of Higher Education, Science and Culture José Honório da Costa Pereira Jerónimo, Brunei's Minister of Education Datin Seri Setia Dr Romaizah Md Salleh and Vietnam's Director-General of the International Cooperation Department, Ministry of Education and Training, Associate Professor Dr Nguyen Thu Thuy. Also present were Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community San Lwin and Myanmar's Director-General of the Monitoring and Evaluation Department, Ministry of Education, Dr Chaw Chaw Sein. Throughout the three-day programme, the ministers and senior officials are expected to deliberate on a new framework that will guide the region's educational direction moving forward. In addition to the closed-door ASEAN Ministers of Education Roundtable session on June 19, Malaysia's MOE will host the ASEAN Forum on Education on June 18 with the same theme, 'Accelerating Innovative Strategies: Mitigating Out-of-School Children and Youth (OOSCY) Challenges.' Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek is scheduled to deliver her remarks on Thursday. Besides that, the Langkawi Joint Statement on OOSCY: Accelerating Innovative Strategies: Mitigating OOSCY Challenges is envisioned as a key document that reaffirms the commitment of ASEAN Member States to accelerate efforts in reducing the number of OOSCY, particularly as the grouping approaches the 10-year milestone of the ASEAN Declaration on Strengthening OOSCY. The Statement aims to address critical challenges that have hindered progress towards inclusive education and to provide a guiding framework for advancing collective action through innovative and adaptive strategies. For higher education, key items on the agenda include the expected endorsement of the ASEAN Leaders' Declaration on Higher Education and the ASEAN Global Exchange for Mobility and Scholarship (ASEAN GEMS). Other expected milestones include the adoption of the Roadmap and Workplan on Common Space in Southeast Asian Higher Education, along with the Terms of Reference of the Steering Committee on Common Space in Southeast Asian Higher Education. Delegates will also take time to enjoy Langkawi's natural beauty with a visit to the scenic UNESCO Global Geopark. Malaysia, which holds the ASEAN Chairmanship for 2025 under the theme 'Inclusivity and Sustainability,' hosted the 46th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits from May 23 to 26 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. This marks Malaysia's fifth time as ASEAN Chair, having previously held the role in 1977, 1997, 2005 and 2015. -- BERNAMA BERNAMA provides up-to-date authentic and comprehensive news and information which are disseminated via BERNAMA Wires; BERNAMA TV on Astro 502, unifi TV 631 and MYTV 121 channels and BERNAMA Radio on FM93.9 (Klang Valley), FM107.5 (Johor Bahru), FM107.9 (Kota Kinabalu) and FM100.9 (Kuching) frequencies. Follow us on social media : Facebook : @bernamaofficial , @bernamatv , @bernamaradio Twitter : @ , @BernamaTV , @bernamaradio Instagram : @bernamaofficial , @bernamatvofficial , @bernamaradioofficial TikTok : @bernamaofficial
The Sun
17-06-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
ASEAN, Timor-Leste education ministers arrive in Langkawi
LANGKAWI: Education ministers from ASEAN member states and Timor-Leste, along with their respective delegations, arrived at the Langkawi International Airport today to attend the ASEAN Ministers of Education and Higher Education Roundtables (#EduRoundtables2025). The delegations, who began arriving as early as 10.30 am, were received by senior officials from the Ministry of Education (MOE), Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) and the organising secretariat. Among those who arrived are Timor-Leste Minister of Higher Education, Science and Culture José Honório da Costa Pereira Jerónimo, Brunei's Minister of Education Datin Seri Setia Dr Romaizah Md Salleh and Vietnam's Director-General of the International Cooperation Department, Ministry of Education and Training, Associate Professor Dr Nguyen Thu Thuy. Also present were Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community San Lwin and Myanmar's Director-General of the Monitoring and Evaluation Department, Ministry of Education, Dr Chaw Chaw Sein. Throughout the three-day programme, the ministers and senior officials are expected to deliberate on a new framework that will guide the region's educational direction moving forward. In addition to the closed-door ASEAN Ministers of Education Roundtable session on June 19, Malaysia's MOE will host the ASEAN Forum on Education on June 18 with the same theme, 'Accelerating Innovative Strategies: Mitigating Out-of-School Children and Youth (OOSCY) Challenges.' Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek is scheduled to deliver her remarks on Thursday. Besides that, the Langkawi Joint Statement on OOSCY: Accelerating Innovative Strategies: Mitigating OOSCY Challenges is envisioned as a key document that reaffirms the commitment of ASEAN Member States to accelerate efforts in reducing the number of OOSCY, particularly as the grouping approaches the 10-year milestone of the ASEAN Declaration on Strengthening OOSCY. The Statement aims to address critical challenges that have hindered progress towards inclusive education and to provide a guiding framework for advancing collective action through innovative and adaptive strategies. For higher education, key items on the agenda include the expected endorsement of the ASEAN Leaders' Declaration on Higher Education and the ASEAN Global Exchange for Mobility and Scholarship (ASEAN GEMS). Other expected milestones include the adoption of the Roadmap and Workplan on Common Space in Southeast Asian Higher Education, along with the Terms of Reference of the Steering Committee on Common Space in Southeast Asian Higher Education. Delegates will also take time to enjoy Langkawi's natural beauty with a visit to the scenic UNESCO Global Geopark. Malaysia, which holds the ASEAN Chairmanship for 2025 under the theme 'Inclusivity and Sustainability,' hosted the 46th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits from May 23 to 26 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. This marks Malaysia's fifth time as ASEAN Chair, having previously held the role in 1977, 1997, 2005 and 2015.
