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Parent Action Group for Education

‘Social media influencers partly to blame for SPM absenteeism’

Internet personalities push idea of success without certs, say parent group, educationist

‘Don’t punish teachers for criticising system, listen to improve’

PAGE chairman Noor Azimah Abdul Rahim said that it has become a norm and habit for teachers to be “forced” to avoid voicing out any opinions and criticisms as they are only required to obey instructions from the higher authorities all the time.

PAGE calls for immediate axeing of Palestine Solidarity Week in schools 

Its chairman, Datin Noor Azimah Abdul Rahim, said this was to ensure that the issue would not escalate into a more serious controversy. 

Budget 2024: boost English usage in STEM courses, PAGE urges

Following the announcement of a cross-ministerial STEM Special Committee in the Budget tabling yesterday, PAGE chairman Datin Noor Azimah Abdul Rahim underscored the importance of giving schools autonomy to develop the Dual Language Programme.

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National shuttlers demand RM2 million salaries: can BAM keep up financially?

Several top athletes aim for salaries that could outpace even the highest-earning footballers, raising questions about the sustainability of funding within Malaysian sports

Education Ministry scraps teacher training system to lighten workload

Minister Fadhlina Sidek vows to help teachers focus on what matters most – teaching – as new curriculum changes approach

What the pork!? – Rocky Bru

Rocky Bru reflects on a surprise in-flight warning about Malaysia’s pork import ban, tracing its public health roots and the politics of pig farming through a seasoned traveller’s lens