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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has confirmed that Malaysia's Form 6 programme will continue operating under the Education Ministry's direct administration, rather than being transferred to other agencies.
Johor has appointed a deputy chairman to the State Education and Information Committee, aimed at improving coordination and expanding public outreach in the education sector under a collaborative management structure.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has defended the restoration and reopening of Fort Cornwallis, stressing that the historic monument serves an educational purpose to help Malaysians understand their colonial heritage rather than glorify it.
The Kelantan State Education Department has clarified that excessive joking among students resulting in injuries constitutes bullying. The warning came during a student safety campaign involving over 500 pupils across seven secondary schools.
The National Union of the Teaching Profession has thrown its weight behind a Teachers' Protection Act, citing mounting litigation threats and social media harassment that deter educators from maintaining classroom order.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that Malaysia's education system must produce teachers proficient in emerging technologies like artificial intelligence while remaining rooted in ethics, religion, and human values to prevent division in the multiracial society.
Malaysia's education authorities are being urged to develop a comprehensive National School Safety Master Plan to address escalating violence in schools, involving coordinated efforts across government, security, mental health, and community sectors.
The MADANI Government pledges to strengthen tahfiz education as a complement to mainstream schooling, emphasizing character-building and professional development alongside Quran memorisation.
Mara's leadership has ordered an urgent investigation into bullying allegations at one of its colleges, with the chairman demanding the disciplinary committee act decisively within 24 hours against any students found responsible.