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Daily Express
9 hours ago
- Science
- Daily Express
University Form 6 centres won't sideline schools, says ministry
Published on: Monday, June 23, 2025 Published on: Mon, Jun 23, 2025 By: Kim Osman, FMT Text Size: It was reported in May that Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and Universiti Sains Malaysia had been selected for a pilot project for an STPM programme at public universities. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: The education ministry has given an assurance that existing Form 6 schools will not be sidelined by the special Form 6 centres at two local universities. 'Funding allocations and manpower planning will continue to be guided by data and equity principles, ensuring that no school is sidelined,' the ministry said in a statement to FMT. 'Continuous support and enhancements for existing schools remain a priority for the ministry.' The statement came in response to fears expressed by the Melaka Action Group for Parents in Education, which said that many Form 6 schools were already grappling with a shortage of teachers and poor infrastructure. The group's chairman, Mak Chee Kin, also asked whether resources for the project would come from the universities or the education ministry. 'Why don't they use the same resources for existing Form 6 schools?' he said. Advertisement However, the ministry said the setting up of these centres would not affect the distribution of resources to other schools. On Mak's concerns about the recruitment of teachers, the ministry said a dedicated pool of experienced STPM teachers had been assigned to the centres. It said any reassignments would be 'carefully managed' to avoid affecting existing schools. The education ministry also said that the establishment of these centres was not intended to replace or reduce priority for existing Form 6 schools. It was reported in May that Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and Universiti Sains Malaysia had been selected for a pilot project for an STPM programme which would offer two fields of study: science and social sciences. A total of 160 students were to be selected for the pioneer programme, scheduled to start on June 10.
Free Malaysia Today
12 hours ago
- Science
- Free Malaysia Today
University Form 6 centres won't sideline schools, says ministry
It was reported in May that Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and Universiti Sains Malaysia had been selected for a pilot project for an STPM programme at public universities. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : The education ministry has given an assurance that existing Form 6 schools will not be sidelined by the special Form 6 centres at two local universities. 'Funding allocations and manpower planning will continue to be guided by data and equity principles, ensuring that no school is sidelined,' the ministry said in a statement to FMT. 'Continuous support and enhancements for existing schools remain a priority for the ministry.' The statement came in response to fears expressed by the Melaka Action Group for Parents in Education, which said that many Form 6 schools were already grappling with a shortage of teachers and poor infrastructure. The group's chairman, Mak Chee Kin, also asked whether resources for the project would come from the universities or the education ministry. 'Why don't they use the same resources for existing Form 6 schools?' he said. However, the ministry said the setting up of these centres would not affect the distribution of resources to other schools. On Mak's concerns about the recruitment of teachers, the ministry said a dedicated pool of experienced STPM teachers had been assigned to the centres. It said any reassignments would be 'carefully managed' to avoid affecting existing schools. The education ministry also said that the establishment of these centres was not intended to replace or reduce priority for existing Form 6 schools. It was reported in May that Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and Universiti Sains Malaysia had been selected for a pilot project for an STPM programme which would offer two fields of study: science and social sciences. A total of 160 students were to be selected for the pioneer programme, scheduled to start on June 10.
The Star
23-04-2025
- Business
- The Star
Tun Fatimah Form Six College selected for AI initiative by Asean Foundation
MELAKA: The Tun Fatimah Form Six College in Durian Daun here has made history as the first school in Malaysia to be selected by the Asean Foundation for its artificial intelligence (AI) initiative. Its Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) chairman Mak Chee Kin expressed pride and gratitude at the prestigious recognition. "We are honoured to be the first and only school in the country chosen for this international project. "It reflects the trust and confidence the foundation has placed in us,' he said on Wednesday (April 23). Mak added that the college was undertaking a significant responsibility in empowering 220,000 Malaysians with AI literacy. "This initiative highlights our college's strength in digital learning. It's set to be a demanding but exciting year for our lead trainer, teacher Pang Yee Jiea and her team. "The PTA is fully committed to supporting them in every way possible to ensure the success of this programme," he said. Mak also said that AI was already delivering measurable benefits across various sectors in Malaysia. "It's vital to focus on the crucial role of higher education and AI in preparing our society for future success. "We are committed to equipping students with essential AI skills and fostering a culture that aligns with Malaysia's national goals,' he said.
