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The Star
4 days ago
- The Star
Students, parents share plans for school holidays in Penang
Zi Yi (left) and Aisswarya from SMK Tun Syed Sheh Barakbah in Jawi, waving goodbye to each other on the last day before they start the school term break. — LIM BENG TATT/The Star WITH the school holidays here, there is no better way to embrace island life than by indulging in some retail therapy and soaking up the sun in Penang. For Form Five student G. Aisswarya, her idea of holiday fun is visiting malls and spending a day at the beach. 'We'll have a picnic as a fun family activity, dine out and catch a movie together,' said Aisswarya, who will be sitting for her Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) this year. She lives on the mainland with her grandparents, while her parents work on the island. During the school holidays, she and her two younger siblings will reunite with their parents. Her two older siblings are currently pursuing higher education away from home. Though excited about the term break, Aisswarya is also sentimental about her final year in school. 'I want to savour every second of school life. I actually look forward to returning to school,' she said when met at SMK Tun Syed Sheh Barakbah in Jawi, South Seberang Perai. School holidays nationwide are from May 29 to June 9. Form Four student Koe Zi Yi, 16, who also lives on the mainland, has her sight set on shopping trips on the island. 'I want to get some new clothes as we don't usually have time to travel to the island when school is in session,' she said. 'My parents have also promised to take me swimming,' Zi Yi added. Technician Mohd Faizal Mohd Zuki aims to make the school break both educational and enjoyable for his four children. With his eldest being 17 and youngest at just three, he has to make plans that suit everyone. 'I always try to include visits to the museum or zoo. It's important to keep their minds stimulated even during the holidays.' Mohd Faizal also plans to stay at a place with a swimming pool. 'Kids love being in the water, so I'll look for a hotel or resort with a pool. 'I want them to stay active. Otherwise, they'll just end up sitting in front of the TV all day,' he added.
Malay Mail
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Malay Mail
Education Ministry takes action after teacher's alleged affair goes viral
NIBONG TEBAL, May 27 — The Ministry of Education (MOE) has taken action to 'rest' a teacher involved in an alleged illicit relationship with a wiring technician from teaching until an internal investigation into the issue is completed. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said that although the teacher in question was resting from teaching, she is still working as a civil servant and that action was taken so as not to interfere with the ongoing investigation. 'We have already taken a stance to ensure that the investigation is ongoing. So, she (the teacher) needs to be in the investigation process and ensure that there is no disruption in the investigation. 'I would like to assure all parties that the Ministry of Education takes seriously on matters which are related to the integrity and morals of teachers,' she told reporters after attending the Opening Ceremony of the Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM) Scholarship organised by Farm Fresh Berhad at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Tun Syed Sheh Barakbah here today. She said the Ministry of Education takes full responsibility to ensure that teachers in this country comply with all the integrity and ethics of teaching that have been set by the ministry. In this regard, Fadhlina stressed that the Ministry of Education will always remind teachers about their behaviour, whether inside or outside school, because educators carry the image of teaching, which is always seen as a role model in society. A viral item on social media has been circulating about an illicit relationship between a teacher and a closed-circuit television technician when both of them are still married to their respective partners. — Bernama
New Straits Times
27-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Melaka teacher relieved of teaching duties over alleged affair with married man
NIBONG TEBAL: A teacher in Melaka, who went viral for allegedly having an affair with a married man, has been relieved of her teaching duties. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the teacher was still performing her duties as a public servant while investigations were ongoing. "We have taken steps to ensure the investigation proceeds smoothly. "The teacher is currently undergoing the investigation process, which means we are taking measures to prevent any interference. "As such, the teacher has been 'rested', meaning she has been removed from her school and placed elsewhere to allow the investigation to continue without disruption," she told reporters here today. Fadhlina was speaking after the launch of the Dermasiswa Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM) programme, organised by Farm Fresh Bhd at SMK Tun Syed Sheh Barakbah. The controversy involving the teacher, who recently divorced, and the married man went viral after screenshots of their WhatsApp conversations were posted on social media. Videos showing the man's wife confronting the teacher also made the rounds online. Fadhlina stressed that the ministry takes issues relating to teachers' integrity, morals and ethics very seriously. "Whether the issue arises formally or goes viral, we take it seriously, and it is currently under investigation. "We are fully responsible for ensuring that our teachers uphold the standards of integrity and ethics set by the ministry. "Our assurance is that we remain committed to upholding the ethical standards and integrity of the teaching profession. We hope our educators are constantly reminded of this. "It is our responsibility to monitor their conduct, both within and outside school, as teachers carry the image of the profession and are regarded as role models in society," she added.
