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Rakyat Post
5 days ago
- Health
- Rakyat Post
National Teacher Summit Champions Holistic Education Ahead Of Kurikulum 2027
Subscribe to our FREE As Malaysia prepares for the rollout of Kurikulum 2027, which will transition classroom instruction toward values-based and student-centred learning, a targeted training initiative is laying the foundation to help teachers lead this transformation. The approach focuses on practical strategies that foster emotional development, empathy, and stronger teacher-student relationships. For the first time, 70 teachers from across the country have completed formal training in building Emotional Intelligence through Program Guru KARISMA ( Karakter Inspirasi Masyarakat )—a year-long initiative designed and led by Arus Academy, with full funding from Yayasan Hasanah, a foundation under Khazanah Nasional, and Ministry of Finance Malaysia. The initiative is part of broader efforts to prepare educators for Kurikulum 2027—Malaysia's next major curriculum reform that emphasises holistic development, including values, emotional intelligence, and responsible citizenship. The Sidang Guru Kemuncak KARISMA 2025 was officiated by Puan Hajah Nooraini Kamaruddin, Director of the Curriculum Development Division at the Ministry of Education. Character education and Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) is a proactive educational approach that helps students understand and manage their emotions, build empathy, communicate effectively, resolve conflicts, and collaborate with others—skills that support academic success, mental well-being, and positive lifelong behaviours. Held in conjunction with the Sidang Guru Kemuncak KARISMA 2025 , the culmination of the programme brought together 300 educators, including the 70 trained participants, for a one-day national summit that blended expert-led workshops, classroom showcases, and panel discussions focused on holistic education. Teachers explored how to embed SEL into academic subjects—an increasingly vital competency under Kurikulum 2027. ' Kurikulum 2027 will shift the role of teachers beyond content delivery—it's about nurturing emotionally grounded, values-driven young people,' said Alina Amir, Co-founder of Arus Academy. ' Program Guru KARISMA equips teachers with the tools and mindset to create meaningful learning environments that reflect this shift. This is about elevating the teaching profession—preparing educators to meet the emotional and social needs of today's learners with confidence and care.' Alina Amir, co-founder of Arus Academy. The summit featured a national showcase of over 125 classroom activities and 70 action research projects led by the KARISMA cohort. These highlighted how SEL practices can boost student engagement, reduce classroom conflict, and build stronger interpersonal connections in the learning environment. International SEL expert Keeth Matheny, founder of SEL Launchpad, also participated in the Summit, leading sessions alongside interactive masterclasses on SEL-integrated pedagogy, teacher wellbeing, and holistic student assessment. A multidisciplinary panel of experts from education, corporate, and civil society sectors also convened to discuss new models of student assessment that measure not just academic outcomes, but also empathy, collaboration, and social responsibility. International SEL expert Keeth Matheny, founder of SEL Launchpad, led sessions and masterclasses on SEL-based teaching, teacher wellbeing, and holistic assessment. 'When we equip teachers to lead with empathy and intention, we're not just transforming classrooms—we're shaping a more compassionate and resilient education system for Malaysia,' said Siti Kamariah Ahmad Subki, Trustee & Managing Director at Yayasan Hasanah. 'As a catalyst foundation, Yayasan Hasanah is committed to enabling systemic, people-centred reforms in education. Through Program Guru KARISMA, we're investing in teachers as agents of change – a vital part of the wider ecosystem that supports our children's growth. Alongside families, communities, and the whole-of-nation effort, teachers will be equipped with the skills and confidence to nurture a generation of empathetic, socially conscious learners.' Sarinah Suratman, Teacher at SK Kiaramas, Kuala Lumpur shared: 'The one-year training opened my eyes to the importance of exploring Social and Emotional Learning—not just for students, but for us as teachers. SEL gave me tools to manage my own emotions better, which has helped me become a more balanced and effective educator. Christina Pang Kang Jing, Teacher at SJK(C) Sam Yoke, Kuala Lumpur, added: 'Many students today struggle with focus, frustration, and peer conflict. As teachers, we often lack the tools to address these issues beyond academics. The programme gave us practical ways to integrate social and emotional learning into daily lessons – helping students manage emotions, collaborate better, and build stronger relationships in the classroom.' Christina Pang Kang Jing, teacher at SJK(C) Sam Yoke, Kuala Lumpur. While the initiative aligns with the Malaysian Education Blueprint 2013–2025 – particularly its emphasis on holistic student development, 21st-century skill acquisition, and the cultivation of ethical and globally-minded citizens—it also supports global education commitments under the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4.7. This target calls for the integration of global citizenship, human rights, peace, and sustainability into education policy, curriculum, teacher training, and assessment. Program Guru KARISMA supports this by helping teachers deliver on the three learning domains of Global Citizenship Education (GCED)—cognitive, socio-emotional, and behavioural—through interactive, student-centred pedagogy, teacher wellbeing training, and more holistic approaches to student assessment. For more information on Program Guru KARISMA, visit . Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
Malay Mail
23-05-2025
- General
- Malay Mail
RM23.4m Fort Cornwallis moat restoration to be completed by July, says Penang chief minister
GEORGE TOWN, May 23 — Restoration works on the moat surrounding the historic Fort Cornwallis are expected to be completed by July, just in time for the annual Unesco World Heritage celebrations, Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said. He said the moat, originally built in 1804 to protect the fort during the Napoleonic Wars, had once fully encircled the structure. 'It was later filled in due to a malaria outbreak,' he said during a press conference after a recent site visit. The moat was filled in 1921, which led to poor drainage and occasional flooding in nearby areas. Chow said the restoration is part of a series of projects under the broader North Seafront Improvement Programme, which began about five years ago. 'The initial projects started with the restoration of the Padang Kota, followed by the English Garden next to the Town Hall, the rebuilding of the seawall, the revival of the linear garden, and the upgrading of the pedestrian walkway along Light Street,' he said. Restoration works on the moat surrounding Fort Cornwallis are expected to be completed by July 7. — Picture by Opalyn Mok Restoration works at Fort Cornwallis began about three years ago. While some works have been completed, others are still underway. The Penang state government funded RM15.3 million of the total RM23.4 million moat restoration cost, with the remaining support coming from Think City and Yayasan Hasanah. 'This project is partially funded through the public-private-professional partnership,' he said. The restored moat will form a 4,000-square-metre water basin, 0.9 metres deep, capable of holding about 3,600 cubic metres of water. The newly rebuilt RM4 million Astaka Kota Selera is expected to open on June 2. — Picture by Opalyn Mok Adjacent to Fort Cornwallis, Chow said the existing food court, Astaka Kota Selera, had also been rebuilt to complement the fort's aesthetics using matching brickwork. The RM4 million food court, home to the famed Mee Pata, is expected to reopen on June 2. 'The reopening of the food court and the moat will turn this into an interesting and significant public space,' he said. The moat restoration project will create a new public space for both locals and visitors. — Picture by Opalyn Mok Chow added that the project was not solely aimed at attracting tourists but was part of the state's efforts to provide more green public spaces around George Town's heritage assets. 'This is for locals to enjoy our heritage assets, but if visitors find this interesting, it could also serve to attract visitors, especially given its close proximity — just 100 metres — to Swettenham Pier, where international cruise ships berth,' he said.
