![MOE: Existing guidelines on school programme organisation, donations remain in force MOE: Existing guidelines on school programme organisation, donations remain in force](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81720323661_BangunanKementerian.jpg)
MOE: Existing guidelines on school programme organisation, donations remain in force
According MOE, the meeting agreed to give consideration to vernacular schools receiving fund donations through the School Management Board.
Fri Jul 26 2024
![No plans to revamp vernacular education ecosystem - Fadhlina No plans to revamp vernacular education ecosystem - Fadhlina](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/51710136363_TBFadhlinaSidek.jpg)
No plans to revamp vernacular education ecosystem - Fadhlina
Fadhlina Sidek said any action or decision to revamp existing education ecosystem must be based on provisions contained in Education Act.
Mon Mar 11 2024
![Federal Court upholds constitutionality of vernacular schools Federal Court upholds constitutionality of vernacular schools](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/61707453685_TBISTANAKEHAKIMAN.jpg)
Federal Court upholds constitutionality of vernacular schools
Mappim and Gapena lost a final bid to seek a declaration that the existence and establishment of vernacular schools are unconstitutional.
Tue Feb 20 2024
![Appeals court rules use of Tamil, Chinese languages as medium of instruction in vernacular schools constitutional Appeals court rules use of Tamil, Chinese languages as medium of instruction in vernacular schools constitutional](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/71690377692_gaveltukulmahkam.jpg)
Appeals court rules use of Tamil, Chinese languages as medium of instruction in vernacular schools constitutional
In the court's decision, Justice Azizul Azmi Adnan said vernacular school is not a public authority.
Thu Nov 23 2023
![Lawyer argues case over use of Mandarin, Tamil in vernacular schools Lawyer argues case over use of Mandarin, Tamil in vernacular schools](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-01/41548300337_cikgu.jpg)
Lawyer argues case over use of Mandarin, Tamil in vernacular schools
The national language is one of the primary and important ways to achieve unity among ethnic groups, Lawyer Muhammad Haniff Khatri said.
Wed Jul 05 2023
![High Court rules vernacular schools constitutional High Court rules vernacular schools constitutional](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/41628162746_JUDGE.jpg)
High Court rules vernacular schools constitutional
There are more than 1,800 vernacular schools throughout the country, with about half a million students of different racial composition.
Wed Dec 29 2021
![Govt denies no allocation for vernacular schools in Budget 2021 Govt denies no allocation for vernacular schools in Budget 2021](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/61604915210_MSaravananprojek.jpg)
Govt denies no allocation for vernacular schools in Budget 2021
Usually, the allocation for vernacular schools was announced separately but this year, it's included in the Education Ministry's allocation.
Mon Nov 09 2020
![July 2 hearing for lawyer's withdrawal application on vernacular schools July 2 hearing for lawyer's withdrawal application on vernacular schools](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-06/41434978586_MAHKAMAHTINGGIKL.jpg)
July 2 hearing for lawyer's withdrawal application on vernacular schools
The High Court here has set July 2 to hear a lawyer's application to withdraw his suit to declare the existence of vernacular schools as unconstitutional.
Tue Jun 02 2020
![Education reform Education reform](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-01/81578978106_TBTUNMAH.jpg)
Education reform
Principles of equitability and egalitarianism must be starkly visible in any policy reform and its implementation up to scratch.
Fri Jan 17 2020
![Betting Big on Vernacular Content Betting Big on Vernacular Content](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-01/41578036776_awani-review.jpg)
Betting Big on Vernacular Content
'Local is a very, very big category,' executive director and co-founder of Media Partners Asia Vivek Couto shares his insights.
Sat Dec 30 2017
![MOE to find methods to enhance command of Malay language in schools MOE to find methods to enhance command of Malay language in schools](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-01/61485188517_MahdzirKhalid.jpg)
MOE to find methods to enhance command of Malay language in schools
Mahdzir Khalid said the methods will seek to enhance the programmes and syllabus to improve the national integration.
Sun Apr 16 2017
![DPM Zahid says he never called for abolishment of vernacular schools DPM Zahid says he never called for abolishment of vernacular schools](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-03/81488446248_DSZahidHamidi.jpg)
DPM Zahid says he never called for abolishment of vernacular schools
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi today said that he had never at any time called for vernacular schools to be abolished.
Sun Apr 16 2017
![TMJ proposes 'Bangsa Johor' education module to promote unity TMJ proposes 'Bangsa Johor' education module to promote unity](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-05/41462962389_TunkuIsmail.jpg)
TMJ proposes 'Bangsa Johor' education module to promote unity
The Crown Prince of Johor Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim questioned if vernacular schools really does foster unity among Malaysians.
Sun Sep 04 2016
![No to single-stream education system - Najib No to single-stream education system - Najib](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-10/71444539147_najibmca.jpg)
No to single-stream education system - Najib
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak said it is not the Barisan Nasional's policy to implement single-stream education system.
Sun Oct 11 2015
!['Bina Bangsa' module for both national, vernacular schools - Education Minister 'Bina Bangsa' module for both national, vernacular schools - Education Minister](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-09/81441274158_MAHDZIRKHALID.jpg)
'Bina Bangsa' module for both national, vernacular schools - Education Minister
Once implemented, the new 'Bina Bangsa' module will affect both national primary schools and vernacular schools, says Education Minister Datuk Mahdzir Khalid.
Thu Sep 03 2015