Retaining pupils in schools system helps address dropout, underage marriage, other social issues, says Fadhlina

Minister lodges report over claims she is linked to school principal in Zara’s case

Other focus areas include TVET, digital education, preschool, special educational needs

Medical professionals keeping close eye on victim who tumbled from third floor of school building

Fadhlina Sidek says ministry will be looking for possible SOP breaches

A tribunal to hear cases, clearer guidelines for teachers among latest proposals

All proposals will be looked at closely, says minister

Minister says move part of reform strategies outlined under 13MP

MOE conducting Budget 2026 engagement sessions, with special education allocation among top priorities, says Fadhlina

Minister Fadhlina vows no compromise on misconduct in schools, no matter staff or student.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 — Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the ministry is giving top priority to the case of Form One student Zara Qairina Mahathir, who died after being found unconscious in a drain near a school hostel in Papar, Sabah.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 — The national education system has entered a new chapter after the Education (Amendment) Bill 2025, aimed at making secondary education compulsory, was passed by the Dewan Rakyat tonight.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 — The Education Ministry will activate home-based teaching and learning (PdPR) if the Air Pollutant Index (API) surpasses 200, said minister Fadhlina Sidek.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 — The death of a Form One female student who allegedly fell from a third-floor dormitory at SMKA Tun Datu Mustafa Limauan in Sabah is now under police investigation, said Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek.

NIBONG TEBAL, July 14 — Education Ministry (MOE) personnel are advised not to join motivational programmes, organised by external entities, that do not have clear content.

BANGI, July 3 — Reforms to the teacher recruitment system implemented by the Education Ministry (MOE) in collaboration with the Education Services Commission (SPP) have successfully addressed the teacher shortage in the country.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 — The Education Ministry (MOE) is offering 300 scholarships to top Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) 2024 achievers to pursue studies in education at public universities.

LANGKAWI, June 19 — Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the selection of Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Putrajaya Presint 11(1) as a top 10 finalist for the 2025 World’s Best School Prizes in the “Supporting Healthy Lives” category reflects the strong potential of Malaysian schools to excel globally.

LANGKAWI, June 19 — In the pursuit of a resilient and sustainable Asean, it is crucial for member countries to remain attentive to deficits in foundational learning, skills gaps and youth unemployment, which continue to exacerbate the Out-of-School Children and Youth (OOSCY) challenge.

SHAH ALAM, May 27 — The state government is waiting for the full investigation report regarding a student allegedly reprimanded by a teacher at a primary school canteen on April 14.