Federal Court upholds constitutionality of vernacular schools
Mappim and Gapena lost a final bid to seek a declaration that the existence and establishment of vernacular schools are unconstitutional.
Tue Feb 20 2024
Appeals court rules use of Tamil, Chinese languages as medium of instruction in vernacular schools constitutional
In the court's decision, Justice Azizul Azmi Adnan said vernacular school is not a public authority.
Thu Nov 23 2023
Lawyer argues case over use of Mandarin, Tamil in vernacular schools
The national language is one of the primary and important ways to achieve unity among ethnic groups, Lawyer Muhammad Haniff Khatri said.
Wed Jul 05 2023
High Court rules vernacular schools constitutional
There are more than 1,800 vernacular schools throughout the country, with about half a million students of different racial composition.
Wed Dec 29 2021
Govt denies no allocation for vernacular schools in Budget 2021
Usually, the allocation for vernacular schools was announced separately but this year, it's included in the Education Ministry's allocation.
Mon Nov 09 2020
July 2 hearing for lawyer's withdrawal application on vernacular schools
The High Court here has set July 2 to hear a lawyer's application to withdraw his suit to declare the existence of vernacular schools as unconstitutional.
Tue Jun 02 2020
Education reform
Principles of equitability and egalitarianism must be starkly visible in any policy reform and its implementation up to scratch.
Fri Jan 17 2020
MOE to find methods to enhance command of Malay language in schools
Mahdzir Khalid said the methods will seek to enhance the programmes and syllabus to improve the national integration.
Sun Apr 16 2017
DPM Zahid says he never called for abolishment of vernacular schools
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi today said that he had never at any time called for vernacular schools to be abolished.
Sun Apr 16 2017
TMJ proposes 'Bangsa Johor' education module to promote unity
The Crown Prince of Johor Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim questioned if vernacular schools really does foster unity among Malaysians.
Sun Sep 04 2016
'Bina Bangsa' module for both national, vernacular schools - Education Minister
Once implemented, the new 'Bina Bangsa' module will affect both national primary schools and vernacular schools, says Education Minister Datuk Mahdzir Khalid.
Thu Sep 03 2015
Mischievous to imply vernacular schools obstacle to national unity - DAP
Education Minister Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid's recently announced nation-building module, Bina Bangsa has drawn flak from DAP for it contains loopholes that will hinder its implementation.
Thu Sep 03 2015
Proposal to shut down vernacular schools excessive, says Salleh
The proposal by certain parties to shut down all vernacular schools in Malaysia is uncalled for or excessive, said State Legislative Assembly Speaker Datuk Seri Panglima Dr Salleh Tun Said.
Fri Nov 14 2014
Muhyiddin: PPPM is an educational matter, not political
Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said the ministry had also held discussions and received feedback from many stakeholders involved in the matter.
Fri Sep 13 2013
'Education policy favours Chinese and Indians at the expense of other minorities' - Former judge
The Government, by supporting Chinese and Tamil vernacular schools, are neglecting other minorities and this was unconstitutional, according to a former Court of Appeal judge.
Wed Jun 19 2013
UMNO Sabah akan lebih teliti pilih calon - Bung Moktar
Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin tidak mahu calon yang akan diketengahkan UMNO dalam PN Sabah nanti ditolak rakyat sekaligus mendatangkan kerugian buat parti itu.
Fri Mar 29 2024
Tempoh reman 13 remaja suspek kes bunuh pelajar kolej disambung
Hakim Mahkamah Nur Asyraf Zolhani membenarkan tempoh reman disambung tujuh hari bermula Jumaat
Fri Mar 29 2024
Satu lagi kawasan kebakaran hutan dikesan di Miri
Pesawat Bombardier CL-415 Maritim Malaysia digerakkan bagi membantu memadam kebakaran yang dikesan berhampiran Sekolah Kebangsaan Kuala Baram
Fri Mar 29 2024
Dua lelaki mengaku tidak bersalah lakukan rompakan berkumpulan
Dua lelaki yang dihadapkan ke Mahkamah Sesyen di sini hari ini mengaku tidak bersalah atas pertuduhan melakukan rompakan secara berkumpulan, minggu lepas.
Fri Mar 29 2024
Kesabaran rakyat ada batasnya - Bung Moktar
Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin menegaskan isu air di Sabah perlu segera diselsesaikan jika tidak ia akan memberi kesan besar kepada rakyat.
Fri Mar 29 2024
AWANI Borneo [29/03/2024] - Kes bunuh pelajar koleh vokasional | Operasi bom air | Ini satu musibah - Bung Moktar
AWANI Borneo bersama Assim Hassan
Tempoh reman 13 remaja suspek kes bunuh pelajar kolej vokasional disambung
Satu lagi kawasan kebakaran hutan dikesan di Miri
Bung Moktar desak kerajaan Sabah segera selesaikan isu air
Tempoh reman 13 remaja suspek kes bunuh pelajar kolej vokasional disambung
Satu lagi kawasan kebakaran hutan dikesan di Miri
Bung Moktar desak kerajaan Sabah segera selesaikan isu air
Fri Mar 29 2024
Projek LRT tidak jejas status George Town sebagai Tapak Warisan UNESCO - Loke
Kerajaan jamin pembangunan projek LRT Laluan Mutiara Pulau Pinang tidak akan menjejaskan status George Town sebagai Tapak Warisan Dunia UNESCO.
Fri Mar 29 2024
Ahli perniagaan didakwa tipu, pecah amanah, salah guna harta syarikat RM13.4 juta
Seorang ahli perniagaan dihadapkan ke Mahkamah Sesyen di sini hari ini atas enam pertuduhan menipu, pecah amanah dan menyalahgunakan harta syarikat, melibatkan kerugian berjumlah RM13.4 juta.
Fri Mar 29 2024
Azizan dilantik Pengerusi baharu LTAT, Mohammad Ashraf sebagai Ketua Eksekutif baharu
Lembaga Tabung Angkatan Tentera mengumumkan pelantikan Jeneral (B) Tan Sri Azizan Ariffin sebagai Pengerusi baharu dan Mohammad Ashraf Md Radzi sebagai Ketua Eksekutif.
Fri Mar 29 2024
Dua warga emas maut, kereta terbabas bertembung lori ikan
Perjalanan tiga sahabat untuk belajar agama di sebuah Pusat Pengajian Pondok bertukar tragedi apabila dua daripadanya maut.
Fri Mar 29 2024