National flag badges compulsory on school uniforms from April 21, says Malaysian Education Ministry
The circular added that it applies to all government schools, government-aided schools, matriculation colleges and teachers' training institutes.
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Beyond the four walls of a classroom: Philippine Daily Inquirer
The Philippines has long struggled with underemployment and job mismatch, where highly capable workers remain stuck in low-paying positions for lack of formal educational…
The price of perfection: South Korea’s early education crisis
The competition is so fierce that people joke about toddlers taking entrance exams in diapers just to secure spots at prestigious kindergartens — viewed as essential prep for…
90,000 Malaysian pupils aged 10-12 facing stunted growth
Among the actions taken by the Education Ministry are nutrition education activities such as creating awareness and educating students on full nutrition through a healthy eating…
Heat-proofing our schools: Philippine Daily Inquirer
Extreme weather events—from super typhoons to droughts—are a reality today, but they are even more so for the Philippines, whose geographical location makes it among the most…
In Bhutan, sexuality education gains ground but cultural barriers persist
A significant proportion of students still hold outdated views on gender roles and violence, indicating the need for a more robust and widespread implementation of Comprehensive…
Bleeding talent: Why Malaysia’s medical graduates seek greener pastures
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Faculty of Medicine dean Prof Datin Dr Marina Mat Baki said the trend is a "significant loss" for Malaysia as tuition fees for medical courses are…
Draft law offers housing, high salaries to attract leading scientists to Vietnam
Young scientists and engineers would also receive subsidies for tuition and living expenses during domestic and overseas research or academic exchanges.
Indonesian government continues free meals program during Ramadan with processed food
The move has been highly criticized by nutritionists as such food and beverages have undergone extensive processing and contain added ingredients like preservatives, artificial…
The new Bangladesh needs a new education system
The writer says: "We need to bring back moral and character-building lessons while also preparing students for the future. We need stronger ties between universities and…