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So much hate over Ponggal fiasco, by bigots and small minds!
False news is more novel than real news, and that could be the reason why false news has wider reach compared to good old-fashioned news. Most people respond to false news with surprise, fear and disgust. Real news tend to
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Ponggal ban for Muslims: Education Ministry and Jakim blame each other!
PUCHONG: Under heavy fire for declaring Ponggal celebration as haram for Muslims, both the Education Ministry and the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) turned against each other over the fiasco. In a statement today, the Education Ministry said that
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Dr M on influenza outbreak: We’ll look into quarantine if situation persists
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said he will look into quarantine measures if the influenza outbreak in schools get worse. Mahathir, who is also Acting Education Minister, said he was still in the midst of getting information
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Police record statements from principal, two others over sexual grooming case
JOHOR BAHRU: Police have recorded statements from three individuals including an award-winning secondary school principal over their involvement in the alleged sexual grooming of a male student in the state. Johor police chief Datuk Mohd Kamaruddin Md Din said up
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Dr M is now Acting Education Minister
PUCHONG: Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad would serve as the Acting Education Minister until a proper replacement is found. In a statement today, The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said that the Cabinet made the decision during its weekly meeting
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Education Ministry drubs right-wing politician, backs CNY decorations in schools
PUCHONG: Education Ministry today said it encouraged any activities that promote cultural exchange among Malaysians in schools, including celebration of festive seasons. In a statement today, the ministry said the decision was made under the student integration plan for unity
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DAP: Education Ministry should clear issue on festive celebration, Putra is illogical
PUCHONG: A DAP MP today called upon the Education Ministry to issue a clear directive to schools that it is not wrong to put up decorations in schools to celebrate festive seasons. In a statement today, an irate Bukit Gelugor
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Maszlee: The sincere man behind the ‘black shoes’
I am inspired to write this article after reading all the comments in Malaysiakini; bashing former Education Minister Dr Maszlee Malik and I am sure this piece will end up in the same tone. Maszlee’s sudden resignation took many people
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We need real change for Malaysian education
We need a new Education Minister with the right qualifications, a scientific mindset and a technocratic iron will to implement the critical changes. I have been a big critic of and objector to Maszlee Malik as Education Minister from day
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Tough being an Education Minister, says KJ and Siti Kasim
PUCHONG: While several quarters lauded Dr Maszlee Malik’s resignation as Education Minister, he also received some encouraging words from Umno MP Khairy Jamaluddin and even his fierce critic, lawyer-activist Siti Kasim. In an Instagram post, Khairy acknowledged that the Education
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