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Free Malaysia Today
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
Education ministry to probe alleged public shaming of pupil by teachers
Education minister Fadhlina Sidek said the incident was regrettable, especially since a recording of it had been widely shared, affecting the community. PETALING JAYA : The education ministry will investigate an incident in which teachers allegedly publicly shamed a primary school pupil, says its minister Fadhlina Sidek. Berita Harian reported her as saying that the incident was regrettable, especially since a recording of it had been widely shared, affecting the community. She said her ministry would take full responsibility and focus on the matter. 'Teachers should remember their integrity and ethics as civil servants, no matter what happens. 'I also believe there are safer and more private spaces for such discussions to be resolved well,' she said after an event in Kuala Lumpur today. The video of a primary school pupil being scolded by several teachers in a school canteen went viral on social media yesterday. The video, in which the pupil was allegedly forced to confess to things she had not done, was sent to her mother, who attempted to take the teacher to task on WhatsApp. Fadhlina said she had asked education director-general Azman Adnan to look into the matter as well, as it involved teachers' integrity and ethics. 'The ministry has repeatedly reminded teachers of the guidelines, and to abide by ethical and integrity (standards) inside and outside the classroom and on social media,' she said.
Free Malaysia Today
18-05-2025
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
Cash aid alone won't cut SPM absenteeism, says economist
Education director-general Azman Adnan says nearly 58% of the 6,246 students who missed the 2024 SPM did so to join the workforce. PETALING JAYA : Cash aid programmes tied to school attendance may help reduce SPM absenteeism, especially among students facing financial hardship, but their success hinges on integration into a broader, long-term strategy, says an economist. Juita Mohamad, a consultant with UN Trade & Development, cautioned that such initiatives must not be one-off efforts without oversight. 'In Budget 2022, there was an allocation of up to RM2,500 for vulnerable households, but the size and target groups of these allocations may change annually depending on the government's spending priorities. 'Without continuity and proper monitoring, it would be difficult to assess which measures are effective and what amount is appropriate to provide,' she told FMT. Juita, an economist, also cautioned that financial assistance alone may not directly improve academic performance, particularly if students are enticed by the high earnings offered by the gig economy. Malaysia lacks official data on the income distribution among gig workers due to the difficulty in tracking such figures. However, media reports suggest that full-time delivery workers in Malaysia typically earn upwards of RM2,000 per month. Juita said the education system must do more to motivate students to complete their studies, including by making the curricula more engaging and fostering critical thinking. SPM absenteeism has declined in recent years. However, the high number of students who opt not to sit for the examination gives cause for concern. In 2023, the education ministry reported that 10,160 students did not sit for the examination, down from 14,858 in the preceding year. Last month, education director-general Azman Adnan revealed that nearly 58% of the 6,246 students who missed the 2024 sitting did so to enter the workforce. Others cited financial hardship, health problems, family issues and lifestyle choices. 'We need to understand the causes and employ the right measures. If the remedies do not match the causes, then they will not solve the issue,' said Juita. Consultant psychiatrist Dr Andrew Mohanraj echoed similar views, noting that a growing number of students are questioning the value of traditional qualifications like SPM when job opportunities remain limited even for graduates. 'There is growing disillusionment with the education system. The idea of spending years in school with no clear path to financial security feels increasingly out of touch for some youth,' he said. Meanwhile, J Anasuya of the University of Cyberjaya said many 17-year-olds may not fully grasp the long-term value of the SPM. 'They might not realise how crucial it is to have some kind of score in SPM. It serves as a basic requirement for employment and future opportunities.'
New Straits Times
01-05-2025
- General
- New Straits Times
Education Ministry scraps weekly printout rule for teachers' daily lesson plans
PUTRAJAYA: The Education Ministry has withdrawn the directive requiring teachers to print out the online preparation of Daily Lesson Plans (e-RPH) every week. Education director-general Datuk Azman Adnan said, however, that teachers must be prepared to submit the RPH if required. "I have listened to the opinions and grouses of teachers regarding the directive to print out the e-RPH every week. "After consideration, I have found that there is no need to do so and have ordered that the directive to print out the e-RPH as in the relevant FAQ be withdrawn immediately," he said in a post on the ministry's official Facebook today. Azman said the ministry is always striving to improve teaching and learning practices while at the same time ensuring the well-being of students, teachers and all school staff.
The Star
24-04-2025
- Politics
- The Star
‘SPM 2024 absentees down due to interventions'
PUTRAJAYA: There were fewer absentees for the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) 2024 compared to the previous year, says Education Ministry director-general Datuk Azman Adnan. He said the decline was the result of various interventions carried out by the ministry to encourage students to attend and sit for the examination. He also said the number of candidates from educational institutions under the ministry dropped from 8,676 in 2023 to 6,246 this time around. Among the initiatives introduced, he added, were the activation of the Students at Risk Intervention Task Force, home visits (ziarah cakna), daily monitoring by schools, and early detection of students at risk of falling behind since Form Four. 'These measures have successfully raised candidates' awareness of the importance of sitting for the SPM examination and ensured that support from the surrounding community was also mobilised to encourage candidates to sit for their examination,' he said when announcing the SPM 2024 results analysis yesterday. Azman also said that 57.8% of those absent from educational institutions under the ministry were working. Another 35.5% were absent due to family-related issues, 4.7% due to health problems, and the remainder for other reasons, he added. The National Average Grade (GPN) improved to 4.49 in 2024, compared to 4.60 the previous year. A lower GPN score indicates better overall performance. The GPN for urban and rural candidates stood at 4.47 and 4.92, respectively, marking an improvement compared to the previous year's scores of 4.58 and 5.01. For the third consecutive year, candidates from the Integrity Schools – located in correctional centres – and the Henry Gurney Schools under the Prisons Department achieved a 100% pass rate. Azman said about 355,933 (94%) of the candidates qualified for the SPM certificate, an increase from 93.5% in 2022. 'This is the best result since 2013, when passing Bahasa Melayu and History became compulsory to qualify for the certificate,' he added. He also said the number of candidates scoring all As rose to 14,179 (3.7%), up from 11,713 (3.1%) in 2023. Additionally, 136,791 candidates (36.1%) obtained at least a pass (minimum grade E) in all subjects taken, an increase from 35.2% in 2023. Overall, he said that compared with SPM 2023, the SPM 2024 results showed that 59 subjects recorded improved performance, 30 showed a decline, and one subject remained unchanged. Meanwhile, in KAJANG, Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek noted an increase in students scoring at least a grade E in their exams. 'We are very proud to see these results. 'We also hope this improvement will motivate teachers to focus even more on the quality of teaching,' she said when visiting SMK Convent Kajang yesterday. She added that the ministry would continue efforts to improve results, especially in areas closely linked to performance, which are already on its radar. I believe there are many segments for improvement, and we take these matters seriously to ensure future results are even better,' she said. She also said that since last year, the ministry has implemented interventions to ensure the pass rate continues to rise. Fadhlina also took a moment to share her child's SPM achievement. 'I'm also happy as my child achieved 8As. Alhamdulillah,' she said.
The Sun
24-04-2025
- General
- The Sun
SPM 2024: Best results since 2013, almost all states record improvement
KUALA LUMPUR: The National Average Grade (GPK) for the 2024 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination recorded its best performance since 2013 achieving 4.49 points compared to 4.60 in 2023 with almost all states recording improvement. Education director-general Datuk Azman Adnan said 14,179 out of the 402,918 candidates who sat for SPM last year achieved excellent results (grade A+, A, and A-) in all subjects, an increase of 0.6 per cent from 2023. In Putrajaya, its education director Ezaiddin Hussain reported a State Average Grade (GPN) of 3.44 compared to 3.43 in 2023, a slight increase of 0.01 points. He said 2,023 candidates, or 99.07 per cent of the 2,042 total candidates were eligible for certificates, with 175 students scoring straight As. Twelve candidates were absent. In Terengganu, state education deputy director (School Management Sector) Rosli Chik, reported an improved GPN of 4.31 in 2024 from 4.41 in the previous year. He said that 532 candidates, or 3.19 per cent of 18,783 SPM students obtained straight As, including 11 who scored A+ in all subjects. Melaka Education, Higher Education and Religious Affairs Committee chairman Datuk Rahmad Mariman said the state recorded a GPN of 4.43, up 0.16 points from 4.59 in 2023. He added that 10,532 of the 10,458 SPM 2024 candidates from Ministry of Education schools in Melaka were eligible for certificates, an increase of 0.61 per cent from 95.53 per cent in 2023. A total of 414 candidates achieved straight As, and 16 scored straight A+ in all subjects. Kedah education director Ismail Othman said that the GPN improved to 4.64 in 2024 compared to 4.77 in the previous year. He said 663 candidates, or 2.68 per cent of the 28,933 who sat for the exam scored As (A, A+ dan A-) in all subjects, an increase of 95 candidates (0.37 per cent). In Penang, state education director Wan Sajiri Wan Hassan reported an improved GPN of 4.39 compared to 4.49 previously. Out of 17,417 candidates, 819 (4.77 per cent) obtained excellent results (A+, A, A-) in all subjects. The top eleven schools in the state with excellent results include Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Bukit Jambul, SMK (P) St George, SMK Chung Ling, SMK Datuk Haji Ahmad Badawi, SMK Datuk Onn, and SMK Tun Hussien Onn. Selangor education director Dr Jafri Abu said the GPN for SPM 2024 is 4.59, up by 0.08 points from 4.67 the previous year. He said out of 73,799 candidates, 2,368 (3.65 per cent) achieved straight As in all subjects, compared to 2,005 (3.15 per cent) in 2023. In Pahang, state education deputy director (Learning Sector) Ahmad Zamri Md Isa said 595 out of 16,942 candidates achieved excellent results (A+, A, A-) in all subjects, up from 517 the previous year. In Johor, state education director Mohd Hanafi Samad reported a GPN of 4.36, surpassing the national average of 4.49. 'Some 1,513 candidates scored straight As (A+, A, A-) in all subjects, compared to 1,247 candidates in the previous year,' he said. He added that 16 Special Education Needs (CBPK) students recorded excellent results, with four students scoring 8As, four achieved 7As, and eight students scoring 6As. Perlis education director Rose Aza Che Arifin said the state recorded its best GPN at 4.57, an improvement from 4.74 in 2023, with 89 candidates scoring straight As in all subjects. In Sabah, state education director Datuk Raisin Saidin reported a GPN improvement of 5.00 in SPM 2024, compared to 5.09 in SPM 2023. He said 905 candidates were absent in 2024, a reduction of 79 candidates from 984 in 2023. Kuala Lumpur education director Megat Affandi Ismail said a total of 14,494 candidates (92.82 per cent) qualified for the SPM certificate, up from 92.52 per cent in 2023, making SPM 2024 the best performance since 2013. Sarawak education director Omar Mahli said the state's GPN improved to 4.84, from 4.92 previously. He said 81 candidates achieved excellent results (grade A+, A and A-) in all subjects, and 30,341 candidates were eligible to receive the SPM certificate (passed Bahasa Melayu and History). In Negeri Sembilan, state education director Khalidah Omar said the GPN improved to 4.18 in 2024 from 4.33 previously, surpassing the national average of 4.49. She said a total of 804 out of 14,712 candidates scored straight As. Perak education director Safuan Raba'ai said the state recorded a better performance, with GPN improving to 4.63 from 4.75, and 937 of 27,459 candidates secured As (A+, A, A-) in all subjects. 'Nine candidates scored straight A+ in all subjects, and 25,774 candidates (93.86 per cent) qualified for the SPM certificate, up from 25,227 for SPM 2023,' he added. In Kelantan, state education deputy director (District Education Office Management and Planning Sector) Mat Lazim Mohammad said the state recorded a GPN of 4.62 for SPM 2024 compared to 4.72 the year before. He said a total of 436 candidates scored at least A- in all subjects, including eight who achieved straight A+.
