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
MSPO mampu penuhi permintaan EUDR, kata pakar
Panel pakar pensijilan yang dipanggil oleh MPOC telah menilai keupayaan pensijilan MSPO sebagai instrumen untuk memastikan pematuhan kepada EUDR.
Fri May 03 2024
SUKMA XXI bakal bawa limpahan ekonomi kepada Sarawak - Abdul Karim
Pemain industri perhotelan, inap desa dan pengusaha makanan serta pengangkutan di Sarawak bakal menerima limpahan ekonomi daripada penganjuran temasya SUKMA XXI Sarawak 2024.
Fri May 03 2024
Minggu Latihan Kebangsaan pupuk budaya pembelajaran sepanjang hayat - HRD Corp
HRD Corp bakal menganjurkan NTW pada Jun ini, bertujuan menerapkan budaya pembelajaran sepanjang hayat dalam kalangan rakyat melalui peluang meningkatkan kemahiran dan pembelajaran secara percuma.
Fri May 03 2024
Kru kapal dikaitkan dengan Israel dibebaskan
Iran berkata pembebasan anak kapal adalah tindakan kemanusiaan dan mereka boleh pulang ke negara mereka bersama kapten kapal.
Fri May 03 2024
Agensi Risikan Seoul beri amaran Korea Utara rancang serangan ke atas kedutaan
Agensi Risikan Korea Selatan mengeluarkan amaran Pyongyang sedang merancang serangan yang menyasarkan pegawai dan rakyat Seoul di luar negara, dan kementerian luar perlu meningkatkan tahap amaran untuk misi diplomatik di lima negara.
Fri May 03 2024
20 terkorban bas terjatuh dalam gaung di utara Pakistan
Bas berkenaan dalam perjalanan ke kawasan pergunungan utara Gilgit-Baltistan dari Rawalpindi di wilayah timur Pakistan.
Fri May 03 2024
MKT UMNO beri komitmen sokong kempen calon PH
Mesyuarat Majlis Kerja Tertinggi (MKT) UMNO bersetuju untuk memberi komitmen penuh untuk membantu calon Pakatan Harapan (PH), Pang Sock Tao pada Pilihan Raya Kecil (PRK) Dewan Undangan Negeri (DUN) Kuala Kubu Baharu, pada 11 Mei ini.
Fri May 03 2024
Laluan alternatif hubungkan Sibu-Kapit akan dibina
Satu jajaran jalan baharu akan dibina sebagai laluan alternatif yang akan menghubungkan Sibu dengan Kapit melibatkan jarak kira-kira 66 kilometer (km).
Fri May 03 2024
UNESCO anugerahkan hadiah kepada wartawan Palestin
Wartawan berkenaan dianugerahkan Hadiah Kebebasan Akhbar Dunia UNESCO/Guillermo Cano 2024 pada Khamis di Chile, lapor agensi berita Jerman (DPA).
Fri May 03 2024
Malaysia, Jepun bincang kerjasama perdagangan, pertanian
Malaysia dan Jepun mengadakan perbincangan dua hala yang antara lain menyentuh mengenai perdagangan, pertanian dan peranan Malaysia sebagai hab halal yang boleh dimanfaatkan negara itu.
Fri May 03 2024