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Education Ministry Pinpoints Schools for Remote Classes During ASEAN Summit, Says Fahmi

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PUTRAJAYA: In light of the impending ASEAN Summit 2025, schools impacted will have the option to conduct their lessons online, according to Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. The government representative additionally mentioned that the Education Ministry will pinpoint the educational institutions impacted by potential street closures and plans to release this list shortly. “The Education […]

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Dr. Zahilah’s Urgent Message: ‘We Need to Understand You’ — An Appeal for Autism Awareness in Malaysia

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These words—addressed to an autistic child—triggered a pivotal moment in the career of Dr. Zahilah Filzah Zulkifli, a consulting pediatrician. She recounts a profoundly intimate experience from her time at the hospital that questioned all her previous understanding of autism. This led her down a path away from conventional medical approaches towards exploring neurodiversity, advocating

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Pupils to Earn GCSE Qualifications via App: Government Launches Pilot Program

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Students will get their GCSE results through an app in the future following a government trial this summer. Ministers anticipate that the application might be launched as soon as 2026, which means adolescents won’t need to go in person to learn about their scores anymore. Nevertheless, students will still be provided with a physical printout,

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Discover Autism in Minutes: Simple Test for You and Your Child

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EXPLORE FURTHER: ‘Gold-standard’ autism assessment can identify indicators within minutes A study indicates that how both you and possibly your child handle objects might be an indicator of whether either of you has autism. Researchers developed the test by observing slight variations in how individuals with autism carried out a physical activity compared to those

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Segamat Teachers Tap The Star as a Tool for Engaging English Lessons

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SEGAMAT has become the first district in Johor to host The Star’s Newspaper-in-Education (Star-NiE) workshop. The teacher from SMK Labis, Farah Zulkifly, mentioned that the workshop has been beneficial, particularly for lesson planning. “Being in a rural location, the primary hurdle I encounter is minimal enthusiasm towards studying English,” stated Farah, an educator with a

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Trump’s Envoy Jon Voight Reveals Scheme to “Restore Glory to Hollywood”

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One of President Donald Trump’s “special envoys” from Hollywood has come forward with a strategy to encourage more film productions to return to the United States, at least according to his claims. Following a stretch of quiet regarding his position as an intermediary between Hollywood and the White House, Jon Voight disclosed his plans on

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White House Maintains No Final Decision on Movie Tariff Plans, Continues Exploring All Options

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Even though the entertainment industry continues to grapple with President Donald Trump’s posts implying that a tax on imported movies might be coming soon, the White House issued a clarification stating on Monday that “no final decisions regarding foreign film taxes have been taken yet.” “While no definitive choices regarding import duties on international films

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Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs on Foreign Films, Citing Collapse of American Movie Industry

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In an action that might disrupt the entertainment sector, President Trump has instructed his administration to impose a “100% tariff” on all films entering the United States that weren’t made domestically. He posted On his Truth Social platform on Sunday, he stated that he has instructed the Department of Commerce and the United States Trade

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Pupils Receive Vital Supplies and Digital Tools Access

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More than 100 students from SK Ladang Pendas, Johor Baru, were provided with crucial educational materials such as fresh uniforms and footwear as part of the Sunway Group’s Sinar Raya festivities. Gerard Soosay, who leads Sunway City Iskandar Puteri as CEO, mentioned that this initiative forms part of the organization’s continuous commitment towards corporate social

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Growing Enthusiasm for Pilot School Program in Malaysia

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Interest in Johor’s pilot school programs is increasing, as more parents – even those from beyond the state borders – demonstrate strong enthusiasm. The Johor education and information committee chairman, Aznan Tamin, mentioned that programs such as cross-border teacher training initiatives with Singapore have begun to attract more interest. “To date, 30 teachers have been

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Kedah School Leaders Step Down Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations

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PETALUNG JAYA: Following the arrest of a male instructor in Alor Setar, Kedah, who is accused of sexually molesting female pupils at a private secondary school, both the headteacher and deputy headteacher from this institution have stepped down. The Board of Governors of Sekolah Menengah Keat Hwa issued a statement on Facebook stating that Principal

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Milwaukee Tightens Measures: Closing Schools Further to Tackle Lead Crisis in Malaysia

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Key Takeaways So far, Milwaukee has shut down four schools because of worries about lead paint. The area intends to clean approximately 100 schools constructed prior to 1978. It is recommended that families get their children checked for lead exposure. WEDNESDAY, April 30, 2025 (News) — In an effort to address a lead contamination issue

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