![[COLUMNIST] Urgent intervention is needed to address the well-being of teachers [COLUMNIST] Urgent intervention is needed to address the well-being of teachers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41692950552_Blackboard.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Urgent intervention is needed to address the well-being of teachers
Creating a respectful and inclusive workplace can help teachers feel empowered and satisfied with their jobs.
Tue Aug 13 2024
AWANI Tonight 12 Aug 2024
1. Headless body found in Melaka identified as missing teacher
2. US accelerates military deployment to Middle East as tension grows
2. US accelerates military deployment to Middle East as tension grows
Mon Aug 12 2024
![Police confirm body found eight months ago belonged to missing teacher Police confirm body found eight months ago belonged to missing teacher](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/81723428918_CikguIstiqomah.jpg)
Police confirm body found eight months ago belonged to missing teacher
Police said the identity of the woman known as Cikgu Istiqomah was confirmed through the results of a DNA test.
Mon Aug 12 2024
![14 individuals suspected to be followers of Millah Ibrahim teaching charged in Syariah Court 14 individuals suspected to be followers of Millah Ibrahim teaching charged in Syariah Court](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/41722936582_pengikutajaransesa.jpg)
14 individuals suspected to be followers of Millah Ibrahim teaching charged in Syariah Court
The individuals were charged with possession of religious publications contrary to teachings of Islam and disobeying religious authorities.
Tue Aug 06 2024
![Teacher charged with using criminal force on autistic child Teacher charged with using criminal force on autistic child](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41721798485_MThinesh.jpg)
Teacher charged with using criminal force on autistic child
M. Thinesh pleaded not guilty to a charge of using criminal force against an autistic boy at a childcare centre.
Wed Jul 24 2024
![MOE open to using retired teachers to teach English - Fadhlina MOE open to using retired teachers to teach English - Fadhlina](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/61721119129_FadhlinaSidek.jpg)
MOE open to using retired teachers to teach English - Fadhlina
Minister Fadhlina Sidek said retired teachers have significantly contributed to the MOE's efforts to enhance English teaching and learning.
Tue Jul 16 2024
![Jaminan penempatan matrikulasi atasi isu penghijrahan bakat – Teach For Malaysia Jaminan penempatan matrikulasi atasi isu penghijrahan bakat – Teach For Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71716470529_tbgenericstudentin.jpg)
Jaminan penempatan matrikulasi atasi isu penghijrahan bakat – Teach For Malaysia
Jaminan penempatan di pusat matrikulasi kepada semua pelajar cemerlang tanpa mengira latar bumiputera atau sebaliknya, akan mengatasi isu penghijrahan bakat atau brain drain.
Thu Jul 04 2024
![Indira Gandhi loses suit against IGP, govt Indira Gandhi loses suit against IGP, govt](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/81634300720_IndiraGandhi.jpg)
Indira Gandhi loses suit against IGP, govt
The High Court today has dismissed kindergarten teacher M. Indira Gandhi's RM100 million suit against the police and government.
Fri Jun 28 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Are Malaysian public universities risking their autonomy? [COLUMNIST] Are Malaysian public universities risking their autonomy?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71714036046_UniversitiMalaya.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Are Malaysian public universities risking their autonomy?
Universities, as the backbone of our education system, should be able to set their own policies regarding teaching loads based on their unique contexts and needs.
Wed Jun 26 2024
![Near-balanced diets by cockroaches can teach us plenty about eating well Near-balanced diets by cockroaches can teach us plenty about eating well](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41718965591_TBcockroaches.jpg)
Near-balanced diets by cockroaches can teach us plenty about eating well
Insights from the natural world are helping us better understand why we overeat and how to rebalance our food system to address the problem.
Sat Jun 22 2024
Consider This: Refugee Children - Early Education in Exile
The majority of refugee children in Malaysia struggle to access the early learning so crucial for their development. With the absence of a systematic approach, many refugee families and teachers are left navigating an under-resourced Early Childhood Education landscape—leaving refugee children behind their peers, threatening their developmental potential and future opportunities. To mark #WorldRefugeeDay2024 this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Kimberley Kong, Senior Lecturer, Early Childhood Education and Child Development at Universiti Sains Malaysia.
Thu Jun 20 2024
![Malaysia not appointing English teachers from Singapore, they are volunteers - PM Malaysia not appointing English teachers from Singapore, they are volunteers - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41718346031_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Malaysia not appointing English teachers from Singapore, they are volunteers - PM
Malaysia and Singapore discuss the possibility of establishing a program involving an assistance scheme for volunteers to teach English.
Fri Jun 14 2024
![Retired teacher suffers horrifying moments in car jacking incident Retired teacher suffers horrifying moments in car jacking incident](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61715672549_TBLOGOPDRM.jpg)
Retired teacher suffers horrifying moments in car jacking incident
Napisah Muhammad was inside the car when an unknown man drove it away from the petrol station before offloading her about 400m away.
Tue Jun 04 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Enhancing language retention and proficiency through multilingualism and effective teaching methods [COLUMNIST] Enhancing language retention and proficiency through multilingualism and effective teaching methods](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/41627540836_Study.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Enhancing language retention and proficiency through multilingualism and effective teaching methods
The multilingualism of Malaysians has been slowly dwindling in the past decades.
Tue May 21 2024
![MOE announces initiatives to enhance teacher capacity in digital technology MOE announces initiatives to enhance teacher capacity in digital technology](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61715849673_TBFadhlina.jpg)
MOE announces initiatives to enhance teacher capacity in digital technology
MOE will collaborate with Apple Professional Learning Specialist Malaysia to train 100,000 teachers to be recognised as 'Apple Teachers'.
Thu May 16 2024