Education as unifying force Dr Mahathir’s big headache
Vision schools hijacked by politics, govt caving in to too many demands at expense of educating children, says PM.
Noor Azam Shairi
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More focus on STEM subjects and less time for religious studies, says Dr Mahathir
The acting education minister says the increased focus on religion is causing pupils to lose interest.
Dr Mahathir wants to use 5G tech for English lessons
The acting education minister says programmed teaching can help improve the quality of education offered in schools.
Pakatan one-term govt unless it changes, warns Dr Mahathir
String of by-election losses saps confidence, PM blames in-fighting.
Public more empowered with proposed election reforms, says panel chief
Other recommended changes include streamlining the three election laws into a single legislation.
Election reform panel proposes two-day ‘cooling off period’ before polls
This will give voters time to think over their ballot decision, says chairman.
Electoral reforms on even if Pakatan doesn’t benefit from them, says ex-EC chair
Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s willingness to reform system, electoral laws a ‘gift’ to Malaysians.
No more by-elections in federal seats under proposed election reforms
Under proportional representation system, vacant seat automatically goes to incumbent party.
Utusan shuts down, lets go of 800 workers
Staff's last day is today, with their services to effectively end October 31, according to internal memo.
UEC task force wants Najib’s input
Chairman says ex-PM held education portfolio when govt decided to let private sector play bigger role in education system.
UEC task force seeks more time to finalise report
Members want to meet MPs on October 16, aim to have report for Education Ministry ready by month-end.
PM sets shared prosperity as foundation for next decade
He says this is to end income inequality among Malaysians.
PAS leaders knew Rameli was settling Hadi’s suit, says source
PAS source says they had also agreed to pay back the KTMB chairman.
