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
![Increased awareness among traders at Ramadan Bazaars to display price tags - KPDN Increased awareness among traders at Ramadan Bazaars to display price tags - KPDN](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/71711682707_BazaarRamadan.jpg)
Increased awareness among traders at Ramadan Bazaars to display price tags - KPDN
The level of awareness among traders at the Ramadan and Aidilfitri bazaars in Melaka to display price tags on their goods has increased
Fri Mar 29 2024
![Traffic building up on several major highways this morning Traffic building up on several major highways this morning](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/71681831126_TBJALANSESAK.jpg)
Traffic building up on several major highways this morning
Traffic has increased at Permatang Pauh-Perai, Slim River-Sungkai, Setia Alam-Shah Alam and Bandar Gamuda Cove-Bandar Saujana Putra.
Thu Feb 08 2024
![Spike in dengue cases, no death reported Spike in dengue cases, no death reported](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/51685174707_wabakdenggisandak.jpg)
Spike in dengue cases, no death reported
The number of dengue fever cases has increased to 3,971 in the 3rd Epidemiological Week 2024, from Jan 14 to 20.
Mon Jan 29 2024
![Sugar supply disruption due to spike in prices in international market - Armizan Sugar supply disruption due to spike in prices in international market - Armizan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/41687926483_Bekalangula.jpg)
Sugar supply disruption due to spike in prices in international market - Armizan
Currently raw sugar costs has increased by 52 pct and this had resulted in an increase in production costs for local manufacturers.
Mon Nov 13 2023
![Malaysia sees advancements in pre-school education, but challenges remain Malaysia sees advancements in pre-school education, but challenges remain](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/61665132907_TBTadika.jpg)
Malaysia sees advancements in pre-school education, but challenges remain
While pre-school enrolment has increased by 17 per cent in the last decade, Malaysia still faces challenges in terms of access to education and teacher quality.
Wed May 31 2023
![Drought, floods and sickness: Key takeaways from UN's water report Drought, floods and sickness: Key takeaways from UN's water report](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/81679482181_URUGUAY.jpg)
Drought, floods and sickness: Key takeaways from UN's water report
Global water consumption has increased by about 1 percent per year over the past four decades.
Wed Mar 22 2023
![Alarming increase in dengue cases in Selangor Alarming increase in dengue cases in Selangor](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/41669783861_DrSitiMariahMahmu.jpg)
Alarming increase in dengue cases in Selangor
The number of daily dengue cases in Selangor has increased at an alarming rate since the end of the MCO as the social sector is now open as usual.
Mon Dec 05 2022
![9.3 pct increase in dengue cases - Health DG 9.3 pct increase in dengue cases - Health DG](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/81601803680_TBDenggi.jpg)
9.3 pct increase in dengue cases - Health DG
The number of dengue fever cases in EW42 has increased by 137 cases or 9.3 per cent to 1,614 cases, Health D-G Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said.
Thu Oct 27 2022
![Pahang APM beefs up manpower at flood-prone areas Pahang APM beefs up manpower at flood-prone areas](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/61665824477_TBCHEADAMARAHMAN.jpg)
Pahang APM beefs up manpower at flood-prone areas
The Pahang APM has increased its manpower in 554 flood-prone areas in preparation for the Northeast Monsoon expected to begin next month.
Sat Oct 15 2022
![World failing to address 'dangerous' inequality after COVID - Oxfam World failing to address 'dangerous' inequality after COVID - Oxfam](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/41665740313_OXFAM.jpg)
World failing to address 'dangerous' inequality after COVID - Oxfam
COVID-19 has increased inequality worldwide, as the poorest were hit hardest by both the disease and its profound economic impacts.
Sat Oct 15 2022
![More people evacuated due to floods in Sarawak More people evacuated due to floods in Sarawak](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/61665455291_TBapmmiri.jpg)
More people evacuated due to floods in Sarawak
The number of victims evacuated to relief centres due to floods in Sarawak has increased to 38 people.
Tue Oct 11 2022
![Flash floods: Number of victims in Johor increases to 29 Flash floods: Number of victims in Johor increases to 29](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/61665021600_APMBanjirPontian.jpg)
Flash floods: Number of victims in Johor increases to 29
The number of flash flood victims at relief centres in the state has increased slightly to 29 as of 8 am today from 22 people last night.
Thu Oct 06 2022