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The Sun
12 hours ago
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MOE to align reform agenda with upcoming education blueprint
KOTA TINGGI: The Education Ministry (MOE) will align its ongoing education reform agenda with the upcoming Malaysia Education Development Plan (PPPM) 2026–2035. Education director-general Datuk Azman Adnan said the move is part of the ministry's continuous efforts to raise the quality of education in the country. 'The reform initiative began in 2023 and is now in its second year. We're focusing on key areas that need to be streamlined into the new development plan. 'This ensures the reforms remain relevant and responsive to both national and global developments. Therefore, we're targeting 2026 to 2035 to integrate these reforms into the new PPPM,' he told reporters during his official visit to Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Adela today. He said the effort is vital to ensure schools produce a well-educated and high-quality talent pool to meet national needs. Azman added that the reform focuses on six key areas: curriculum intervention, preschool alignment, STEM education, digital learning, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and language proficiency. These efforts are being rolled out through school visits and nationwide engagement, reflecting the ministry's strong commitment to strengthening the education system for the future of some 5.2 million students. 'With over 400,000 teachers across 10,238 schools, I'm confident we can empower and educate our next generation,' he said.
The Sun
a day ago
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Jabi rep steps in with immediate aid for four families of Gerik crash victims
KUALA TERENGGANU: Jabi assemblyman Datuk Dr Azman Ibrahim has provided immediate aid of RM1,000 to the families of four Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students killed in a tragic crash at Kilometre 53 of the East-West Highway (JRTB), near Tasik Banding, Gerik, early this morning. Dr Azman, who is also the State Agriculture, Agro-based Industry, Food Security and Commodities Committee chairman said the immediate assistance was to ease the burden on the families of the victims. He said the four victims identified from Jabi were Fatin Nasrien Fadli, 22, from Kampung Kerandang; Nur Ainul Qistina Mat Ali, 21, (Kampung Anak Ikan); Nur Dalila Farhana Mohamad Isma, 21, (Kampung Bharu Tok Dor) and Nurly Shahirah Azman, 23, (Kampung Gong Pasir). 'It is a deeply sorrowful tragedy for the state of Terengganu and the Jabi constituency in particular. 'The Jabi assemblyman's office is providing immediate financial assistance of RM1,000 to each of the four victims' families. Hopefully, this will help ease their burden during this difficult time,' he said in a Facebook statement today. The early morning accident claimed the lives of 15 UPSI students after the chartered bus they were travelling in from Jertih to Tanjung Malim, Perak, overturned in a collision with a Perodua Alza multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) on the JRTB near Tasik Banding, Perak. The crash also injured 33 others, including the bus driver and co-driver, as well as the driver and three passengers of the MPV.
The Sun
a day ago
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Terengganu Rep Gives RM1,000 Aid to Families of UPSI Crash Victims
KUALA TERENGGANU: Jabi assemblyman Datuk Dr Azman Ibrahim has provided immediate aid of RM1,000 to the families of four Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students killed in a tragic crash at Kilometre 53 of the East-West Highway (JRTB), near Tasik Banding, Gerik, early this morning. Dr Azman, who is also the State Agriculture, Agro-based Industry, Food Security and Commodities Committee chairman said the immediate assistance was to ease the burden on the families of the victims. He said the four victims identified from Jabi were Fatin Nasrien Fadli, 22, from Kampung Kerandang; Nur Ainul Qistina Mat Ali, 21, (Kampung Anak Ikan); Nur Dalila Farhana Mohamad Isma, 21, (Kampung Bharu Tok Dor) and Nurly Shahirah Azman, 23, (Kampung Gong Pasir). 'It is a deeply sorrowful tragedy for the state of Terengganu and the Jabi constituency in particular. 'The Jabi assemblyman's office is providing immediate financial assistance of RM1,000 to each of the four victims' families. Hopefully, this will help ease their burden during this difficult time,' he said in a Facebook statement today. The early morning accident claimed the lives of 15 UPSI students after the chartered bus they were travelling in from Jertih to Tanjung Malim, Perak, overturned in a collision with a Perodua Alza multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) on the JRTB near Tasik Banding, Perak. The crash also injured 33 others, including the bus driver and co-driver, as well as the driver and three passengers of the MPV.
The Sun
19-05-2025
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Former celebrity preacher's prison sentence reduced to 12 years upon appeal
PETALING JAYA: The Shah Alam High Court has reduced former celebrity preacher Azman Syah Alias's jail term from 24 to 12 years after ruling that his sentences should be served concurrently rather than consecutively, Kosmo reports. High Court Judge Shamsulbahri Ibrahim delivered this decision after considering written and oral arguments from both defense and prosecution teams. The court maintained the punishment of two strokes of the rotan. 'Since the two counts of physical sexual assault involved identical witnesses and are components of the same case, I find it appropriate for the sentences to run concurrently,' Shamsulbahri was quoted as saying. Defense counsel Fahmi Adilah argued that both charges originated from the same case with the same victim and witnesses. He claimed the sessions court had failed to consider Section 102 of the Subordinate Courts Act, which places a 20-year cap on total sentencing. Fahmi contended that High Court intervention was warranted as the trial proceeded without delays under a single case number. Meanwhile, deputy public prosecutor Tengku Najiha Zahari countered that the sessions court's original ruling was reasonable and not excessive. She maintained there was no continuity of action in the case, and although the trial consolidated witnesses, this didn't justify concurrent sentencing. She urged the court to prioritize public interest, noting that Azman's position as a religious figure and the victim's young age called for strict punishment. Previously, the sessions court had sentenced 44-year-old Azman to 12 years imprisonment and one stroke of the rotan for each offense, with prison terms to be served consecutively. Azman popularly known as PU Azman faced charges of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old boy at a homestay in Kampung Sungai Udang, Klang on February 20 and June 29, 2022. The charges were brought under Section 14(a) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017, which provides for imprisonment up to 20 years and caning upon conviction.
The Sun
19-05-2025
- The Sun
Ex-celebrity preacher's jail term cut to 12 years on appeal
PETALING JAYA: The Shah Alam High Court has reduced former celebrity preacher Azman Syah Alias's jail term from 24 to 12 years after ruling that his sentences should be served concurrently rather than consecutively, Kosmo reports. High Court Judge Shamsulbahri Ibrahim delivered this decision after considering written and oral arguments from both defense and prosecution teams. The court maintained the punishment of two strokes of the rotan. 'Since the two counts of physical sexual assault involved identical witnesses and are components of the same case, I find it appropriate for the sentences to run concurrently,' Shamsulbahri was quoted as saying. READ MORE: Celebrity preacher found guilty for sexual assaulting teenager, gets 24 years jail, rotan Defense counsel Fahmi Adilah argued that both charges originated from the same case with the same victim and witnesses. He claimed the sessions court had failed to consider Section 102 of the Subordinate Courts Act, which places a 20-year cap on total sentencing. Fahmi contended that High Court intervention was warranted as the trial proceeded without delays under a single case number. Meanwhile, deputy public prosecutor Tengku Najiha Zahari countered that the sessions court's original ruling was reasonable and not excessive. She maintained there was no continuity of action in the case, and although the trial consolidated witnesses, this didn't justify concurrent sentencing. She urged the court to prioritize public interest, noting that Azman's position as a religious figure and the victim's young age called for strict punishment. READ MORE: PU Azman jailed seven years, two whipping for physical sexual assault Previously, the sessions court had sentenced 44-year-old Azman to 12 years imprisonment and one stroke of the rotan for each offense, with prison terms to be served consecutively. Azman popularly known as PU Azman faced charges of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old boy at a homestay in Kampung Sungai Udang, Klang on February 20 and June 29, 2022. The charges were brought under Section 14(a) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017, which provides for imprisonment up to 20 years and caning upon conviction. ALSO READ: PU Azman sentenced to six years prison, caning for additional sexual assault conviction
