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The Sun
26-05-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
No objection to Sarawak's FTES
PUTRAJAYA: The federal government has no objection to the Sarawak government's initiative to provide free higher education to its people through state-owned higher education institutions (IPTs), said Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir. He said the decision was within the rights and capacity of the state government to channel educational assistance to Sarawakian students and should not be questioned by any party. 'It is an initiative made by the state government. So we have no objection to the efforts being made because the Sarawak government has the ability,' he told reporters after attending the 'Karisma Pemimpin Muda Madani 2025' programme here today. Zambry said the federal government remains open to collaborating with any state government to enhance the quality of education in the country, including in the field of higher education. 'We are also aware that in the context of the federal government, we always work with any state in efforts to further improve the quality of education, whether at the primary education level or the higher education level,' he said. Commenting further, Zambry said it was a decision by the Sarawak government based on the state's strong financial position. He said the question for further studies on the policy does not arise as long as it did not involve constitutional issues or contravene existing laws. The Sarawak Cabinet on March 20 approved a proposal paper for the implementation of the Sarawak Free Tertiary Education Scheme (FTES), which will be implemented starting next year.
Malaysian Reserve
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Malaysian Reserve
IPTs permitted to conduct online classes during 46th ASEAN Summit
by FARAH SOLHI PUBLIC and private institutions of higher learning (IPTs) are allowed to conduct teaching and learning (PdP) sessions either online or in person during the 46th ASEAN Summit. In a statement, the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) said IPTs have been advised to check the location, timing and duration of affected routes from May 26 to 28 to ensure the institutions' staff and students are not affected by traffic congestions or road closures. 'Students and staff who are affected by road closure can get in touch with their respective higher education institution for more information. 'The ministry is confident that this PdP will make it easier for those affected to plan their journey and at the same time ensure the learning sessions can run smoothly,' said the statement. On May 19, Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) director Datuk Seri Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri said six major highways and 25 main roads, particularly those leading to Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC), hotels, Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), Subang Airport and Istana Negara will be closed between May 23 and 28 in conjunction with the Summit. On the same day, the Education Ministry (MOE) permitted 71 schools in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur to implement home-based teaching and learning (PdPR) from May 26 until 28. This is to ensure that the students' learning sessions are not disrupted, having taken into account the road closures and security measures in place during the Summit. The Summit, taking place from May 22 to 27, will feature meetings at the senior official, ministerial and head of government levels. Apart from the summit, there will also be two high-level meetings scheduled: The second ASEAN-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit and the ASEAN-GCC-China Summit. Malaysia assumes the chairmanship this year for the fifth time, with the theme 'Inclusivity and Sustainability,' reflecting the nation's aspiration to shape a united and prosperous ASEAN.
Barnama
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
IPTs may Conduct PDP Online During ASEAN Summit, Says MOHE
PUTRAJAYA, May 22 (Bernama) -- Public and private institutions of higher learning (IPTs) are allowed to conduct teaching and learning (PdP) sessions either online or in person during the 46th ASEAN Summit from May 26 to 28, the Higher Education Ministry (MOHE) said today. The flexibility is in response to road closures and heightened security measures around the Klang Valley, including Kuala Lumpur, Selangor and Putrajaya, throughout the summit period. 'All institutions are advised to check the location, timing and duration of affected routes from May 26-28 to determine the need for online PdP and to minimise disruptions due to traffic congestion,' the ministry said in a statement.
