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Where experience meets academic excellence
7+ hour, 36+ min ago (830+ words) AS the global economy increasingly demands upskilling and mental agility, the definition of a "classroom" has evolved. Institutions like Open University Malaysia (OUM) reflect this shift, offering flexible learning models that allow working adults to pursue higher education without stepping…...
UCSI and Vi Trox team up
3+ hour, 7+ min ago (628+ words) BATU KAWAN: UCSI University and Vi Trox Corporation Bhd have formalised a memorandum of agreement (Mo A) to empower future engineers by delivering UCSI's mechatronics engineering degree at Vi Trox's industrial campus. Held at Vi Trox's headquarters, the Mo A signing…...
Gadget use, being indoors leading to vision issues
34+ min ago (247+ words) Excessive gadget use and limited outdoor activity have been identified as key factors contri'buting to vision problems among primary school pupils, particularly in the Kinta district. Perak Clinical Research Centre head Datuk Dr D. Philip Rajan said both factors were identified…...
Caning, suspension among standard disciplinary measures in all Singapore schools by 2027 to combat bullying: ministry
14+ hour, 38+ min ago (1119+ words) This includes up to three days of detention or suspension " or both " for students who commit serious offences for the first time, along with having their conduct grade adjusted. First-time offenders - boys in upper primary levels and above - could also…...
School under probe for allegedly withholding SPM result for not paying PTA fees
20+ hour, 57+ min ago (196+ words) SEREMBAN: The Education Department is probing a school here for allegedly withholding a student's Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia result for not paying a Parent Teacher Association fee. The department in a statement said the PTA fee was voluntary and cannot be…...
Building future engineers on industrial campus
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (624+ words) ENGINEERING students in Penang can now earn a mechatronics degree while training at an industrial campus, under a partnership between UCSI Univer'sity and Vi Trox Corpo'ration Bhd. The programme will see students based at Vi Trox College in Batu Kawan…...
Japan freezes new visa applications for foreign restaurant workers as quota nears
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (445+ words) TOKYO (Agencies): The Japanese government is no longer issuing visas for foreign specified skilled workers in the restaurant sector as the quota of 50, 000 has nearly been reached " the first restriction of its kind since the current limit was set. The…...
Carry out vital education and health projects without delays or excuses, says Hajiji
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (446+ words) KOTA KINABALU: Priority must be given under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13 MP) to urgent projects and those which can be implemented immediately, especially for education and health, says Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. He said based on the My Projek…...
Last call: UPUOnline application deadline extended again, now to April 13 noon
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (206+ words) SINTOK: The closing date for UPUOnline applications for Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) holders has been extended to April 13 (Monday), at 12 noon. Higher Education director-general'Datuk Prof Dr Azlinda Azman'said'candidates who have yet to apply can do so, and should not wait…...
Anwar wants fast-tracking of Terengganu college
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (369+ words) MARANG: The construction of the Terengganu Matriculation College in Bukit Payong should be fast-tracked to expand access to educational opportunities, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said the move is also important to ensure that the educational facility…...