Consider This: Push & Pull (Part 3): Of Opting for Chinese & International Schools
Bumiputra student enrolment in Chinese schools has increased by 58.5% over the last decade, while Bumi student enrolment in international schools has surged by nearly 50% in the past 5 years. This trend has meant that Malaysian students now comprise two-thirds of the international school student population. Why do parents seem to be opting out of national schools, and what are the broader implications of this shift? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Shahnaz Al-Sadat, Chairperson and Co-Founder of the educational social enterprise, LeapEd Services.
Mon Jul 29 2024
Consider This: Push & Pull (Part 2): Of Opting for Chinese & International Schools
Bumiputra student enrolment in Chinese schools has increased by 58.5% over the last decade, while Bumi student enrolment in international schools has surged by nearly 50% in the past 5 years. This trend has meant that Malaysian students now comprise two-thirds of the international school student population. Why do parents seem to be opting out of national schools, and what are the broader implications of this shift? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to UCSI University’s Professor Dr Mohamad Tajuddin Mohamad Rasdi, formerly a Member of the Committee for Unity at the Ministry of Unity, under the first Pakatan Harapan administration.
Mon Jul 29 2024
Consider This: Push & Pull (Part 1): Of Opting for Chinese & International Schools
Bumiputra student enrolment in Chinese schools has increased by 58.5% over the last decade, while Bumi student enrolment in international schools has surged by nearly 50% in the past 5 years. This trend has meant that Malaysian students now comprise two-thirds of the international school student population. Why do parents seem to be opting out of national schools, and what are the broader implications of this shift? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Kua Kia Soong, former Principal of the New Era College, which was founded by the Malaysian Chinese education movement.
Mon Jul 29 2024
![Chinese companies offering over 5,000 TVET places to Malaysian students - DPM Zahid Chinese companies offering over 5,000 TVET places to Malaysian students - DPM Zahid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41717043106_ZahidHamidi.jpg)
Chinese companies offering over 5,000 TVET places to Malaysian students - DPM Zahid
The training quota includes 500 places for Malaysian Chinese students and 200 places each for the Indian community, Sabah and Sarawak.
Thu May 30 2024
![Malaysia, Hong Kong agree to collaborate on TVET, economy Malaysia, Hong Kong agree to collaborate on TVET, economy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51716478862_FarizIswadi.jpg)
Malaysia, Hong Kong agree to collaborate on TVET, economy
Currently, there are 500 Malaysian students studying at universities in Hong Kong, with 95 per cent of them being scholarship recipients.
Fri May 24 2024
![Rafflesia International & Private Schools do Malaysians proud! Rafflesia International & Private Schools do Malaysians proud!](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/51684735758_LOGORafflesiaIntern.jpg)
Rafflesia International & Private Schools do Malaysians proud!
Two Malaysian students have put Malaysia on the global artistic map and brought pride to the Rafflesia International School community.
Mon May 22 2023
![Resilience needed to pursue passion, Russell tells Malaysian students Resilience needed to pursue passion, Russell tells Malaysian students](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/61679998858_GeorgeRussell.jpg)
Resilience needed to pursue passion, Russell tells Malaysian students
George Russell took some time off his busy race schedule to inspire over 200 Malaysian public and private university students.
Tue Mar 28 2023
![Foreign Ministry coordinates Malaysian students' return flights to China Foreign Ministry coordinates Malaysian students' return flights to China](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/71650014594_WismaPutra.jpg)
Foreign Ministry coordinates Malaysian students' return flights to China
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has coordinated the trips of Malaysian students who will continue their studies in China by arranging special flights to Shanghai.
Thu Sep 08 2022
![Malaysian students allowed to enter China from Aug 24 - Embassy Malaysian students allowed to enter China from Aug 24 - Embassy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/81660988764_China.jpg)
Malaysian students allowed to enter China from Aug 24 - Embassy
Foreign students holding valid Chinese residence permits for study are allowed to enter China from Aug 24, said China Embassy in Malaysia.
Sat Aug 20 2022
![King, Queen congratulate four Malaysian students who get into US military academies King, Queen congratulate four Malaysian students who get into US military academies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/71654672524_TBTAHNIAH.jpg)
King, Queen congratulate four Malaysian students who get into US military academies
Their Majesties today congratulated four Malaysian students on their success in getting into military academies in the United States this year.
Wed Jun 08 2022
![Four young outstanding Malaysians accepted into US service academies Four young outstanding Malaysians accepted into US service academies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/61654581059_akademitenteraKed.jpg)
Four young outstanding Malaysians accepted into US service academies
Four outstanding Malaysian students have been accepted to continue their studies at prestigious service academies in the United States.
Tue Jun 07 2022
![Moderate Aidilfitri celebrations for Malaysian students in Japan Moderate Aidilfitri celebrations for Malaysian students in Japan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/81651497286_PelajarMalaysia.jpg)
Moderate Aidilfitri celebrations for Malaysian students in Japan
Malaysian students in Japan managed to mark the start of Syawal in the Land of the Rising Sun today with a moderate celebration even though they had classes to attend.
Mon May 02 2022
![Malaysian students affected by floods in Queensland are safe - MOHE Malaysian students affected by floods in Queensland are safe - MOHE](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/51636538414_KPTM.jpg)
Malaysian students affected by floods in Queensland are safe - MOHE
Malaysian students affected by the floods which hit Queensland have been evacuated to relief centres.
Wed Mar 02 2022
![Floods: 110 Malaysian students in Queensland evacuated to temporary shelters Floods: 110 Malaysian students in Queensland evacuated to temporary shelters](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/61645360629_SaifuddinAbdullah.jpg)
Floods: 110 Malaysian students in Queensland evacuated to temporary shelters
Saifuddin said overall there were 348 Malaysians registered in Queensland, including about 200 students.
Mon Feb 28 2022
![China plans to allow Malaysian students to return and continue their studies - Saifuddin China plans to allow Malaysian students to return and continue their studies - Saifuddin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/51638626775_SaifuddinAbdullah.jpg)
China plans to allow Malaysian students to return and continue their studies - Saifuddin
China is planning to allow international students, including from Malaysia, to return to the country to resume their studies, said Foreign Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah.
Sat Dec 04 2021