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School reform begins in classroom, minister tells teacher graduates

New Straits Times

03-07-2025

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New Straits Times

School reform begins in classroom, minister tells teacher graduates

BANGI: Teacher training graduates must become the driving force behind school reform and that transformation begins in the classroom, said Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek. She said teachers play a vital role in implementing the Education Ministry's reform agenda, which introduces a new approach that categorises schools into three types: Focus Schools, Aspiration Schools, and Inspiration Schools. "Once you receive your school placements, it will be an exciting and nerve-wracking moment. "But what I want to emphasise is this: once you're placed, you become the frontliners of school reform. "Under this agenda, the ministry has outlined three categories: Focus Schools, which need the most support; Aspiration Schools, which have strong potential; and Inspiration Schools, which serve as models for others. "This is your mission: to enter the classroom as new educators and lead reform where it truly matters," she said. Fadhlina was speaking at the 15th Convocation Ceremony of the Institute of Teacher Education Malaysia (IPGM) here today. She added that graduates are key to shaping the upcoming 2027 School Curriculum and the Malaysian Education Development Plan 2026 to 2035. "I want to see all of you take the lead in the national curriculum. The current curriculum ends this year, and the new education plan begins. This is your moment to become part of the heartbeat of reform." She also noted that with growing interest in teacher education, reflected by the increasing number of applications to IPG each year, the ministry has expanded admission pathways beyond just SPM school leavers. "The current one will end this year, and the new education plan will begin. This is your time to become part of the heartbeat of reform." She said, given the rising interest in teacher education with IPG applications increasing each year, the ministry had widened admission pathways beyond just SPM school leavers. "Previously, entry was mainly for SPM graduates, but it is now open to those with STPM, STAM, and Tahfiz Model Ulul Abab (TMUA) qualifications. "Next year, the first cohort of master's students at IPG will graduate.

Intellect without morals creates scammers, warns Kelantan MB

Sinar Daily

02-07-2025

Sinar Daily

Intellect without morals creates scammers, warns Kelantan MB

Nassuruddin stressed that academic success must be balanced with personal development, warning that students may easily lose direction once they join university. Mohd Nassuruddin - PHOTO SINAR/ADILA SHARINNI WAHID KOTA BHARU – Individuals who excel academically but lack moral grounding are at risk of becoming harmful to society, much like professional scammers. According to Kelantan Menteri Besar Datuk Mohd Nassuruddin Daud, the rise in cases involving highly skilled scammers, capable of deceiving senior officials, corporate figures and even national leaders, proves that intellect alone is not enough without strong ethical and religious guidance. Outstanding STPM and STAM students are seen with dignitaries. - PHOTO SINAR/ADILA SHARINNI WAHID 'Those involved in scams are intelligent, not foolish. 'They've managed to trick policemen and even leaders. This shows they're misusing their intelligence," he said. He made the remarks while speaking at the Kelantan State Outstanding Student Appreciation Ceremony held at Kota Darul Naim on Wednesday. At the event, 12 high-achieving students, including four national-level award recipients for outstanding performance in the Malaysian Higher School Certificate (STPM) and seven 10 Mumtaz achievers in the Malaysian Higher Religious Certificate (STAM) 2024, each received an RM1,000 incentive. Nassuruddin stressed that academic success must be balanced with personal development, warning that students may easily lose direction once they join university. 'In school, there are rules, discipline and a dress code. But at university, there's a cultural shock, more freedom, more open friendships and that's where many begin to drift,' he added. He stressed the importance of instilling a strong foundation in religious practices, such as maintaining prayer, respecting parents and using the Quran as a guide in life. 'Failing in these areas can lead to misconduct, even in those who excel academically. 'We don't want to produce students who succeed in exams but use their intelligence to harm society," he said. He urged students to continue building excellence, character and integrity through their university years and beyond, becoming valuable assets to both the state and the nation. 'The state government is fully committed to supporting education through various forms of assistance, including Yayasan Kelantan Darulnaim (YAKIN) loans, which can be converted into scholarships for outstanding students,' he said. More Like This

The Star

27-05-2025

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The Star

Deep dive into water safety

Hosts Farid and Aida with guest Wong (right) discussing the topic of water safety during the podcast episode. THINKING about water safety in our fast-developing, flood-prone cities? Wondering what really makes a swim teacher qualified, and what could happen if they aren't? In Episode 9 of the Life & The City podcast, hosts Aida Ahmad and Farid Wahab make waves with a conversation on aquatic education and safety. Joining them is Wong Foong Inn, founder of Swimming Teachers Association of Malaysia (STAM) and Aquatic Star Academy. Together, they do a deep dive into the often overlooked responsibilities of swim instructors, from the legal duty of care to the need for certification in a highly unregulated landscape. Wong also shares the emotional journey that drove her to champion water safety for everyone and how STAM is setting the standards by emphasising the need to obtain certifications in CPR and live-saving techniques. Also discussed is Malaysia's drowning statistics and why water literacy is a public health issue and not just a personal skill. From policy reform to parental advice, this episode is a must-listen for educators, parents and anyone who has ever stepped near a swimming pool. The Life & The City podcast series airs fortnightly, spot- lighting issues that matter to urbanites. Catch the full episode on or

STAM 2024: 34 candidates attained excellent results

The Sun

20-05-2025

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The Sun

STAM 2024: 34 candidates attained excellent results

PUTRAJAYA: The Education Ministry (MOE) today announced that 34 candidates for the 2024 Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) examination attained Mumtaz (excellent) grades in all subjects. In a statement today, the MOE reported that the results showed an encouraging performance with a national grade average of 3.0 compared to 3.09 the previous year. The lower the national grade average, the better the overall performance of candidates. It said the national grade average for candidates for schools under the ministry stood at 2.81, an improvement from 2.91 in 2023. A total of 4,507 candidates registered for the 2024 STAM examination, comprising 1,552 candidates from schools under the MOE, state religious secondary schools (1,726 candidates), people's religious secondary schools (296), private secondary schools (29), and private candidates (904).

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