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Kindy teacher to be charged for hitting 4-year-old student who soiled pants

Father lodged report against teacher after receiving photo of his child with cheek and back injuries

MoE expands preschool classes every year to avoid dropouts, says Fadhlina

The Education Ministry will open 129 more preschool classes nationwide this year to provide opportunities for more children to receive early education.

Preschool streamlining to only involve govt institutions, says deputy minister

The streamlining of the preschool education system will only involve institutions under government supervision, said Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh.

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Over 23.6 million to benefit as new electricity tariff kicks in July 1

The Energy Commission has set a new average base tariff of 45.40 sen/kWh for RP4, slightly lower than before, bringing overall electricity costs down by up to 19% compared to the previous regulatory period

Apad confirms inDrive licence revoked effective July 24, but company can appeal

Russian-based company can file appeal through the agency for the Transport Ministry's consideration

Schools may close if air quality worsens, five areas hit unhealthy levels: DOE

The department said the areas recorded unhealthy API readings, warns of RM1mil fine for open burning offenders