![New system: JPN, PPD can no longer request data from teachers New system: JPN, PPD can no longer request data from teachers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/51663220856_RadziJidin.jpg)
New system: JPN, PPD can no longer request data from teachers
State Education Departments (JPN) and District Education Offices (PPS) can no longer request the Classroom Assessment (PBD) results from teachers.
Fri Sep 23 2022
![Abuse of power: MACC detains assistant district education officer Abuse of power: MACC detains assistant district education officer](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/51648474385_DatukSKarunanithy.jpg)
Abuse of power: MACC detains assistant district education officer
An assistant district education officer was arrested by the MACC for allegedly appointing his nephew's company for a school canteen tender.
Mon Aug 29 2022
![COVID: Nearly 40 schools in Johor ordered closed since last month COVID: Nearly 40 schools in Johor ordered closed since last month](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/71619875039_MazlanBujang.jpg)
COVID: Nearly 40 schools in Johor ordered closed since last month
District Education Office asked to close the schools to enable the process of risk evaluation, close contact detection and disinfection.
Sat May 01 2021
![COVID-19: MOE to discuss need of closing schools in affected areas COVID-19: MOE to discuss need of closing schools in affected areas](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/41594894245_radzijidin.jpg)
COVID-19: MOE to discuss need of closing schools in affected areas
At the state level, monitoring would be done through state education departments and district education offices (PPD).
Tue Aug 04 2020
![Spot checks on schools to ensure SOP compliance - Education Minister Spot checks on schools to ensure SOP compliance - Education Minister](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/71591786656_SEKOLAH.jpg)
Spot checks on schools to ensure SOP compliance - Education Minister
The ministry, together with the state education departments and district education offices, would carry out the spot checks over the next two weeks.
Wed Jun 10 2020
![Saifuddin celebrates Teachers' Day by holding video call Saifuddin celebrates Teachers' Day by holding video call](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/51589668336_SaifuddinAbdullah.jpg)
Saifuddin celebrates Teachers' Day by holding video call
Teachers' Day is celebrated on May 16 annually. However, this year it is celebrated differently as the country is still in the midst of tackling the pandemic.
Sat May 16 2020
![Teacher beating case: Mahdzir wants school, education office to act sternly Teacher beating case: Mahdzir wants school, education office to act sternly](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-01/61485188517_MahdzirKhalid.jpg)
Teacher beating case: Mahdzir wants school, education office to act sternly
Education Minister Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid wants the district education office and the school in which a female teacher was beaten by a Form Two student last Friday.
Fri Aug 18 2017
![Proactive measures needed to prevent bullying in schools - Mahdzir Proactive measures needed to prevent bullying in schools - Mahdzir](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-07/41500714863_DSMahzirKhalid.jpg)
Proactive measures needed to prevent bullying in schools - Mahdzir
Mahdzir says the school, State Education Department and District Education office must take proactive measures to prevent indiscipline in schools becoming a serious problem.
Sat Jul 22 2017
![Children without birth certificates should be accepted in schools - Ahmad Bashah Children without birth certificates should be accepted in schools - Ahmad Bashah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-12/51483099701_TaskaGeneric.jpg)
Children without birth certificates should be accepted in schools - Ahmad Bashah
Such a directive had already been issued by the Education Ministry but probably some district education offices have yet to receive the directive.
Thu Jan 05 2017
![Perak education offices, schools prepare to face floods Perak education offices, schools prepare to face floods](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-12/41481435898_FloodGeneric.jpg)
Perak education offices, schools prepare to face floods
The Perak Education Department has directed all district education offices and schools to be prepared to face the floods.
Tue Jan 03 2017
![Zika: No Singapore, Philippine trips for Selangor schools Zika: No Singapore, Philippine trips for Selangor schools](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-10/51446029649_PendidikanBUDGET.jpg)
Zika: No Singapore, Philippine trips for Selangor schools
The order has been issued to all Selangor District Education Offices recently.
Sat Sep 10 2016
![Students wearing crucifix in school: Principal apologises Students wearing crucifix in school: Principal apologises](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/71472828927_crossrosarycruci.jpg)
Students wearing crucifix in school: Principal apologises
Serian District Education Officer Yunus Apok said he had reprimanded the principal for the words he had used on the students.
Fri Sep 02 2016
![Ministry withdrew suspension of water-based co-curricular activities - Mahdzir Ministry withdrew suspension of water-based co-curricular activities - Mahdzir](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-10/61444571400_MAHDZIRKHALID.jpg)
Ministry withdrew suspension of water-based co-curricular activities - Mahdzir
All State Education Department, District Education Office and school management were advised, to be more vigilant in selecting venues to conduct any outdoor curriculum activities.
Thu Aug 25 2016
![Schools given two weeks to submit audit report on school infrastructure Schools given two weeks to submit audit report on school infrastructure](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-10/61444571400_MAHDZIRKHALID.jpg)
Schools given two weeks to submit audit report on school infrastructure
The ministry would receive the audit report to enable immediate action to be taken to repair damaged infrastructure classified as an 'emergency' after it is sent to the state Education Office.
Mon Jul 18 2016
![Hysteria: PPD, schools given authority to take action - Mahdzir Hysteria: PPD, schools given authority to take action - Mahdzir](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-03/61457172012_MahdzirKhalid.jpg)
Hysteria: PPD, schools given authority to take action - Mahdzir
The District Education Office (PPD) has been given full authority to decide on the best action to be taken when a school is hit by mass hysteria, said Education Minister Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid.
Fri Apr 22 2016