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Free Malaysia Today
2 days ago
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
PM to brief govt MPs on key issues this evening, says Fadhlina
Education minister Fadhlina Sidek (centre) visiting SMK Taman Waiduri to observe the progress of Program Anak Kita, an effort between the finance and education ministries and Yayasan Hasanah. NIBONG TEBAL : Education minister Fadhlina Sidek says the closed-door meeting between the prime minister and MPs later this evening is meant to help government MPs prepare for the upcoming sitting of Parliament. She said the session would involve briefings on major current issues and allow MPs to receive clarity on the government's stand. 'I think it's a very progressive step, with explanations given directly by the prime minister himself,' she told reporters at SMK Taman Widuri here. The next Parliament session begins next week. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim met Barisan Nasional MPs at Seri Perdana on Friday in a closed-door meeting believed to have focused on current national issues. Key figures present included deputy prime minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and defence minister Khaled Nordin. No statements were given to the media. Fadhlina was at SMK Taman Waiduri to observe the progress of Program Anak Kita, a tripartite effort by the finance and education ministries and Yayasan Hasanah. It gives academic support to poor students through personal coaching, counselling, and digital tools. In Penang, 460, 2024 SPM candidates under the programme recorded a 99% exam attendance rate, with 93% qualifying for the SPM certificate. The programme also saw over 1,000 students nationwide improve from failing grades, particularly in core subjects like Bahasa Melayu, history and mathematics.
New Straits Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Anwar to meet PH MPs over current issues
NIBONG TEBAL: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is expected to brief Pakatan Harapan members of parliament on current issues and government policy developments during a meeting scheduled this afternoon. PKR Wanita chief Fadhlina Sidek said the meeting was a preliminary step to strengthen the government's readiness ahead of the upcoming parliamentary session. "I believe today's meeting is to provide clarification on current issues and some important matters concerning the country. "It also serves as a preparation for us to face the upcoming parliamentary session," she told newsmen after visiting SMK Taman Widuri in Sungai Bakap here today. She was at the school to assess the effectiveness of the 'Program Anak Kita' initiative. Fadhlina, who is also the MP for Nibong Tebal, said that all arising issues would be detailed in the meeting to ensure the readiness of Pakatan Harapan MPs in voicing the government's position. "Insya Allah, all these issues will be clarified this afternoon as part of our thorough preparation for the upcoming parliamentary session," she added. It is understood that the meeting will take place in Putrajaya at 4.30pm today. Anwar held a similar meeting
New Straits Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Avoid dubious external motivational programmes, Fadhlina cautions teachers
NIBONG TEBAL: Teachers should avoid participating in external motivational programmes with dubious substance. Highlighting the need to prioritise programmes that genuinely support teacher development, Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek warned against participating in unsuitable motivation programmes. She was asked if any teachers had participated in a recent family motivation programme in Selangor following claims of immoral activities during the session. The family motivational programme targeted working women. "Teachers, if you lack motivation, come see me. I can give motivation. This is a serious matter. If possible, we should avoid motivational programmes whose content and substance we do not know," she said after a working visit to SMK Taman Widuri here today. It was reported that Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari had asked the Selangor Islamic Religious Department (Jais) to investigate allegations of immoral activities during a family motivational programme at a convention centre in Selangor recently. Elaborating, Fadhlina said teachers should focus on issues at the school level. "We also have teacher development and motivational programmes, as well as counselling and many other teacher development programmes that I think are important. "So, if there are unsuitable programmes, they should be avoided. My advice is to be careful when joining outside programmes and focus on motivation within the education context," she added. Fadhlina was met after a review session of the 'Program Anak Kita' national student intervention initiative, which aims to improve academic outcomes through tailored, school-based support. She reiterated that the ministry already offered structured professional development, including personal coaching, psychosocial counselling and targeted subject mentoring — all developed with direct input from educators. "Motivational support should be grounded in our system, aligned with the needs of both teachers and students. We already have strong internal programmes," she said.
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Rakyat Post
24-06-2025
- General
- Rakyat Post
[Photos] Remote Orang Asli School Gets Lifeline Through National Education Program
Subscribe to our FREE In the remote village of Sungai Tiang, accessible only by boat across Perak's Temenggor Lake in the Royal Belum Forest Reserve, 125 Jahai students are getting a second chance at education through Malaysia's ambitious The national initiative, launched on 27 September 2024 under the mandate of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, represents one of Malaysia's most comprehensive education reform efforts. Jointly spearheaded by the Finance and Education ministries and managed by Three-Pronged Approach to Education Reform Program Anak Kita addresses critical learning gaps through: Program 3M – Tackling basic literacy and numeracy among 53,252 students (Years 2-6) in 1,288 primary schools Program SPM – Supporting 10,119 students from 327 schools for SPM 2024, and 20,000 students from 905 schools for SPM 2025 in core subjects like Bahasa Melayu, Sejarah, and Mathematics Program Murid Cicir – Providing direct assistance to 500 dropout students nationwide, including transportation, school supplies, counselling, and reintegration support SK Sungai Tiang participates in Program 3M for students who have not yet mastered the skills of reading, writing, and counting, where the intervention couldn't have come at a better time. They have 16-year-olds who can barely write, says headmaster Mohd Rezal Shuib. The students here struggle with basic Malay – they only speak it when teachers talk to them. Their vocabulary is so limited that they can only give short answers. Overcoming Geographic Isolation The challenges are immense. During monsoon season, when water levels drop due to dam releases, the school becomes even more isolated. A one-way boat trip to the mainland costs RM100. Teachers sometimes carry food supplies on motorbikes from the riverbank when boats can't reach the school. Most parents are illiterate, leaving education entirely to the school. There is no canteen; the Department of Orang Asli Development (JAKOA) provides meals, and students only need to bring their own plates. Tailored Solutions Through RIMBA Module PAK's strength lies in its ability to adapt to local needs and requirements. Rather than imposing uniform solutions, it responds to each school's unique challenges through partnerships with three public universities and seven civil society organisations, monitored by At SK Sungai Tiang, the intervention pairs the school's remedial teacher, Akimi Bin Aning from Gua Musang, with 19-year-old Asyikin Jefri, a local Jahai graduate who has been chosen as a 'Guru Bitara' or mentor teacher. Asyikin, who completed Form 5 at a nearby school, now earns RM1,800 monthly teaching math and Malay to her own community's children using the specially developed Designed for students in the 'pemulihan khas' category, it focuses on reading and writing in Bahasa Melayu, as well as numeracy in Mathematics. 'UPSI gave me training before I started,' she says, referring to Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, which manages the 3M program in Perak. Co-Teaching Model Shows Results The co-teaching model provides two remedial classes weekly—one for Malay and one for mathematics. Progress is tracked through the national Across Perak, Program 3M reaches 3,513 students in 104 schools, supported by 50 Guru Bitara graduates – many of whom are from Orang Asli backgrounds themselves – working alongside 104 remedial teachers. UPSI education graduates are given priority for deployment, with a ratio of one teacher to every two schools. Building Confidence Beyond Academics For secondary education, students must leave home first to SK Banun in Gerik until Form 3, then to boarding schools elsewhere for Forms 4 and 5. 'The students lack confidence. Some don't even think they could visit cities,' Mohd Rezal notes. The Jahai tribe is the least exposed to the outside world compared to other Orang Asli communities. But there are signs of hope. The school now has internet access, connecting students to the wider world. The program provides food twice daily to encourage attendance, alongside milk and meals under other government schemes such as the A Model for National Change PAK's comprehensive approach, combining teacher capacity building, leadership training for school administrators, and technological support, provides crucial assistance for schools like SK Sungai Tiang, which has 17 teachers and four boatmen who transport staff and education officials. 'What's working here shouldn't be the exception,' the program document states. 'It should become the model for systemic change across the country.' All interventions are designed to complement and reinforce ongoing initiatives under the Ministry of Education, creating a holistic support system for Malaysia's most vulnerable student communities. For now, in classrooms overlooking Temenggor Lake, change comes one student at a time through Malaysia's largest education intervention, proving what's possible when support is thoughtful, localised, and community-driven. Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
