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
![Poor response from UEC holders to join govt service, says Sarawak Chinese Federation chief Poor response from UEC holders to join govt service, says Sarawak Chinese Federation chief](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/81600686455_bandarrayaKuching.jpg)
Poor response from UEC holders to join govt service, says Sarawak Chinese Federation chief
The federation approached the State Human Resource Unit after receiving general feedback that when government positions were advertised.
Sun Oct 04 2020
![Budget 2018: RM550 million to upgrade, maintain schools Budget 2018: RM550 million to upgrade, maintain schools](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-10/61506827474_Bajet.jpg)
Budget 2018: RM550 million to upgrade, maintain schools
The allocation encompasses national schools, national-type Chinese schools, national-type Tamil schools and missionary schools, among others.
Fri Oct 27 2017
![Students in Chinese, Tamil schools must master Malay language - PM Najib Students in Chinese, Tamil schools must master Malay language - PM Najib](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-04/61492260032_DSNajibRazak.jpg)
Students in Chinese, Tamil schools must master Malay language - PM Najib
The Government is committed in ensuring students from Chinese and Tamil schools are able to master the Malay language as part of strengthening the country's unity.
Sat Apr 15 2017
![Sabah SKJC received RM68 million from federal govt over eight years - Wee Sabah SKJC received RM68 million from federal govt over eight years - Wee](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-08/71440722880_DatukIrDrWeeKaS.jpg)
Sabah SKJC received RM68 million from federal govt over eight years - Wee
The government had allocated RM68 million to National Type Chinese Schools (SJKC) in Sabah within a period of eight years.
Tue Mar 28 2017
![Sarawak to continue to recognise UEC, give aid to Chinese schools Sarawak to continue to recognise UEC, give aid to Chinese schools](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-01/61484813906_AbangJohari.jpg)
Sarawak to continue to recognise UEC, give aid to Chinese schools
Sarawak Chief Minister Datuk Amar Abang Johari Tun Openg today said the state government would continue to recognise the United Education Certificate's (UEC), as well as provide financial aid to Chin
Wed Feb 01 2017
![Chinese schoolboy driver kills pedestrian Chinese schoolboy driver kills pedestrian](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-01/51453565849_CarAccident.jpg)
Chinese schoolboy driver kills pedestrian
The boy stole an unlocked vehicle from a car park in the city of Taicang near Shanghai on Monday and hit a man while attempting to overtake another driver.
Fri Dec 23 2016
![Guards go on strike, leaving pupils locked out of school Guards go on strike, leaving pupils locked out of school](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-04/81460639387_PadlockGeneric.jpg)
Guards go on strike, leaving pupils locked out of school
The security guards of a Chinese school apparently didn't turn up for work because they didn't get their pay from the security company.
Thu Apr 14 2016
![Melaka pupil suspected to have died of H1N1 infection Melaka pupil suspected to have died of H1N1 infection](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-04/41429084174_295x200.jpg)
Melaka pupil suspected to have died of H1N1 infection
A 10-year-old pupil of a Chinese school here is suspected to have died of Influenza A or H1N1, according to Melaka health director Datuk Ghazali Othman.
Wed Apr 15 2015
![MCA wants UMNO man probed for sedition over call to abolish SJKC MCA wants UMNO man probed for sedition over call to abolish SJKC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-10/51412493635_295x200.jpg)
MCA wants UMNO man probed for sedition over call to abolish SJKC
Datuk Ti Lian Ker wants police to investigate Mohamed Azli Mohemed Saad over his call to debate the abolishment of Chinese primary schools at the UMNO annua
Sun Oct 05 2014
![Sin tax to fund Chinese schools? Sin tax to fund Chinese schools?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-05/61368357146_295x200.jpg)
Sin tax to fund Chinese schools?
A proposal by a MCA delegate to use 20% of alchohol and gambling taxes as additional allocation for Chinese education will be considered by the party's new Central Committee.
Sun Dec 22 2013
![Chinese schoolboy may be Asia's Masters highlight Chinese schoolboy may be Asia's Masters highlight](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-04/81365215287_295x200.jpg)
Chinese schoolboy may be Asia's Masters highlight
Asian golf fans are in for a treat next Thursday when China's Guan Tianlang, 14, becomes the youngest player ever to tee off at the Masters. After that, highlights could be in short supply.
Sat Apr 06 2013
![Special budget for SJK starting next year Special budget for SJK starting next year](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-01/81358862260_120x90.jpg)
Special budget for SJK starting next year
Tan Sri Muhyiddin Mohd Yassin announced that the government will provide a special budget for Tamil and Chinese schools.
Sun Jan 27 2013