![Extreme heat is closing schools, widening learning gaps worldwide Extreme heat is closing schools, widening learning gaps worldwide](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81714547566_classroom.jpg)
Extreme heat is closing schools, widening learning gaps worldwide
High temperatures slow down the brain's cognitive functions, lowering pupils' ability to retain and process information.
Sun May 05 2024
![Nigerian army hunts for kidnapped students, parents seek answers Nigerian army hunts for kidnapped students, parents seek answers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/81710217400_TBboyholdsjpg.jpg)
Nigerian army hunts for kidnapped students, parents seek answers
Criminal gangs kidnap school pupils seeking ransom payments, with authorities seemingly powerless to stop them.
Tue Mar 12 2024
![3.61 mil students in Group B states start 2024/2025 school session today 3.61 mil students in Group B states start 2024/2025 school session today](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61710143866_GuruSekolah.jpg)
3.61 mil students in Group B states start 2024/2025 school session today
Federal Territory of KL Education Department director Roslan Abu Hassan said 225,062 pupils attended the new school session in 291 schools.
Mon Mar 11 2024
![France to ban Muslim abaya dress in state schools France to ban Muslim abaya dress in state schools](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2018-02/81518322063_Abaya.jpg)
France to ban Muslim abaya dress in state schools
When you walk into a classroom, you shouldn't be able to identify the pupils' religion just by looking at them, the Education Minister said.
Mon Aug 28 2023
![Traumatic Monday school journey for students, teachers as jetty collapses in Semporna Traumatic Monday school journey for students, teachers as jetty collapses in Semporna](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/71675077900_JetirobohSemporna.jpg)
Traumatic Monday school journey for students, teachers as jetty collapses in Semporna
It was a highly traumatic Monday morning for school children and teachers when the pier of the Pulau Pababag jetty collapsed this morning.
Mon Jan 30 2023
![Early schooling aid raised to RM150 for all pupils Early schooling aid raised to RM150 for all pupils](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/41663988981_TBGURUAJARjpg.jpg)
Early schooling aid raised to RM150 for all pupils
The assistance will be channeled in January 2023 and hoped it would lighten the burden of parents to support schooling children.
Fri Oct 07 2022
![MOE conducts in-depth probe into alleged kidnap bid of pupils MOE conducts in-depth probe into alleged kidnap bid of pupils](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/61664450895_TBRADZIJIDIN.jpg)
MOE conducts in-depth probe into alleged kidnap bid of pupils
Dr Radzi said the ministry, in collaboration with the PDRM, is conducting an in-depth probe into the reports of attempted kidnapping of pupils.
Thu Sep 29 2022
![MOE awaiting detailed report on alleged kidnap bid of pupils MOE awaiting detailed report on alleged kidnap bid of pupils](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/71639306813_MahHangSoon.jpg)
MOE awaiting detailed report on alleged kidnap bid of pupils
The MOE is awaiting a detailed report regarding the alleged cases of attempted kidnapping of pupils in Kelantan that went viral recently, before taking further action.
Tue Sep 27 2022
![MOH proposes increase in supplementary food programme rate MOH proposes increase in supplementary food programme rate](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/41658496990_MenteriKesihatanKh.jpg)
MOH proposes increase in supplementary food programme rate
The MOH has proposed that the Supplementary Food Programme (RMT) rate for primary pupils be increased to RM4 in Peninsular Malaysia and RM5 in Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan.
Fri Jul 22 2022
![Driver killed, six pupils injured in Sungai Buloh accident Driver killed, six pupils injured in Sungai Buloh accident](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/41656637292_KemalanganMaut.jpg)
Driver killed, six pupils injured in Sungai Buloh accident
A Perodua Aruz driven by a woman came out of a junction and hit the Proton Exora driven by the man, Norazam said in a statement.
Fri Jul 01 2022
![Primary school pupils can do COVID-19 self-tests at home - Radzi Jidin Primary school pupils can do COVID-19 self-tests at home - Radzi Jidin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/41640607089_DrRadziJidin.jpg)
Primary school pupils can do COVID-19 self-tests at home - Radzi Jidin
Students selected to undergo the screening tests would then have to submit the results to the school authorities.
Tue Jan 11 2022
![COVID-19 : Situation in Selangor primary schools under control - Anismah COVID-19 : Situation in Selangor primary schools under control - Anismah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/61638693149_sekolah.jpg)
COVID-19 : Situation in Selangor primary schools under control - Anismah
The incidence rate of COVID-19 cases among primary school pupils in Selangor is still under control, said State Education director Anismah M. Noh.
Sun Dec 05 2021
![Pupils familiar with COVID-19 screening test - Radzi Pupils familiar with COVID-19 screening test - Radzi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/41638362113_RadziJidin.jpg)
Pupils familiar with COVID-19 screening test - Radzi
The Education Ministry (MOE) has found that a majority of primary school pupils are familiar with the COVID-19 screening test using a saliva test kit, said Datuk Dr Radzi Jidin.
Wed Dec 01 2021
![Seoul trials pint-sized robots in nursery schools Seoul trials pint-sized robots in nursery schools](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/51637992518_SEOUL.jpg)
Seoul trials pint-sized robots in nursery schools
The robot's eyes wink and blink and its pupils become heart-shaped during conversation.
Sat Nov 27 2021
![COVID-19: Primary pupils to undergo weekly screening starting Monday - Khairy COVID-19: Primary pupils to undergo weekly screening starting Monday - Khairy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/51591843498_MuridmuridSekolah.jpg)
COVID-19: Primary pupils to undergo weekly screening starting Monday - Khairy
Primary school pupils will be required to undergo weekly COVID-19 screenings beginning Monday (Nov 29), said Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.
Fri Nov 26 2021