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
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
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
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
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
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
Principles of equitability and egalitarianism must be starkly visible in any policy reform and its implementation up to scratch.
Fri Jan 17 2020
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
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
The Crown Prince of Johor Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim questioned if vernacular schools really does foster unity among Malaysians.
Sun Sep 04 2016
'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
Mischievous to imply vernacular schools obstacle to national unity - DAP
Education Minister Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid's recently announced nation-building module, Bina Bangsa has drawn flak from DAP for it contains loopholes that will hinder its implementation.
Thu Sep 03 2015
Proposal to shut down vernacular schools excessive, says Salleh
The proposal by certain parties to shut down all vernacular schools in Malaysia is uncalled for or excessive, said State Legislative Assembly Speaker Datuk Seri Panglima Dr Salleh Tun Said.
Fri Nov 14 2014
Muhyiddin: PPPM is an educational matter, not political
Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said the ministry had also held discussions and received feedback from many stakeholders involved in the matter.
Fri Sep 13 2013
'Education policy favours Chinese and Indians at the expense of other minorities' - Former judge
The Government, by supporting Chinese and Tamil vernacular schools, are neglecting other minorities and this was unconstitutional, according to a former Court of Appeal judge.
Wed Jun 19 2013
Pelajar 17 tahun cedera jatuh dari tingkat lima PPAM
Mangsa cuba memanjat balkoni pintu belakang rumah dan tergelincir jatuh dari tingkat lima akibat hujan lebat.
Sun May 12 2024
Lelaki diserang buaya ketika jala ikan di Pantu
Operasi mencari dan menyelamat (SAR) akan dimulakan pagi ini, kerana keadaan malam tadi sudah terlalu gelap.
Sun May 12 2024
Angka korban akibat banjir di Sumatera Barat meningkat kepada 31 orang
Banjir yang bermula sejak Sabtu malam, telah membawa lumpur ke daerah tanah datar, lalu menjejaskan lima mukim.
Sun May 12 2024
Penunggang motosikal maut terbabas, kepala kena tiang papan tanda
Seorang lelaki berusia 50 tahun maut setelah motosikal yang ditunggang hilang kawalan lalu terbabas melanggar pembahagi jalan di Ipoh.
Sun May 12 2024
Liga Super: Tangan Kamal Azizi patah terkena bola sepakan pemain Kuching City
Kamal dikeluarkan seawal minit pertama perlawanan selepas bola sepakan pemain pertahanan Kuching City terkena tangan kanannya.
Sun May 12 2024
12 samseng jalanan ditahan, 57 motosikal disita di Taiping
Operasi yang diadakan bukan saja untuk membanteras samseng jalanan tetapi juga untuk mengurangkan kes kemalangan dan jenayah jalanan.
Sun May 12 2024
Kereta hilang kawalan masuk lorong kiri punca bas terbalik di lebuh raya
Akibat pelanggaran, kereta itu berpusing 360 darjah dan melanggar bahagian hadapan kanan bas.
Sun May 12 2024
PM tiba di Doha untuk lawatan rasmi tiga hari ke Qatar
Pesawat khas yang membawa Perdana Menteri mendarat di Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Doha pada kira-kira 9.37 malam Ahad waktu tempatan.
Sun May 12 2024
Dr Dzulkefly komited selesai isu gaji, kebaikan jururawat
"Saya sangat sedar, insaf dan amat empati terhadap pelbagai masalah profesion ini termasuk gaji, saraan, kerjaya, kebajikan."
Sun May 12 2024
Pemaju hartanah tidak bertanggungjawab musnahkan impian pembeli rumah
Kerajaan khususnya kementerian yang bertanggungjawab terhadap pengguna dan perumahan, jabatan penilaian serta agensi yang terlibat dalam pembinaan perlu tampil ke depan membantu pemilik rumah.
Sun May 12 2024