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
![Malaysian detained in Norway on suspicion of spying - Wisma Putra Malaysian detained in Norway on suspicion of spying - Wisma Putra](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/71674739753_WismaPutra.jpg)
Malaysian detained in Norway on suspicion of spying - Wisma Putra
On Monday, the Norwegian press reported that local authorities have arrested a 25-year-old Malaysian student on suspicion of spying in the country.
Tue Sep 12 2023
![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
![Malaysian student becomes guide for PM Anwar's delegation to perform umrah Malaysian student becomes guide for PM Anwar's delegation to perform umrah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/81679479379_PMAnwar.jpg)
Malaysian student becomes guide for PM Anwar's delegation to perform umrah
Mohamad Zarid who is a mutawif for umrah pilgrims for about two years now, is currently pursuing a four-year Syariah programme in Saudi.
Wed Mar 22 2023
![I am still traumatised, Malaysian student at the centre of earthquake I am still traumatised, Malaysian student at the centre of earthquake](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/61675916160_pusatgempa.jpg)
"I am still traumatised," Malaysian student at the centre of earthquake
"Currently, even the slightest earth movement, scares me. I am still traumatised," said Zahirul Amin Mohamad, 21, a student at Gaziantep University who is under the care of the Malaysian Embassy.
Thu Feb 09 2023
![Malaysian student detained in Egypt released - Saifuddin Malaysian student detained in Egypt released - Saifuddin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/71664117117_SaifuddinAbdullah.jpg)
Malaysian student detained in Egypt released - Saifuddin
A Malaysian student at Al-Azhar University who was previously detained by the Egyptian authorities was released on the evening of Sept 24.
Sun Sep 25 2022
![Malaysian student at Al Azhar University held by Egyptian authorities - Saifuddin Malaysian student at Al Azhar University held by Egyptian authorities - Saifuddin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/41663509101_SaifuddinAbdullah.jpg)
Malaysian student at Al Azhar University held by Egyptian authorities - Saifuddin
A Malaysian student at Al Azhar University has been detained by Egyptian authorities, said Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah.
Sun Sep 18 2022
![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