Regent of Johor wants a review of schools syllabus - 10 Mei 2024 - Berita Harian

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Regent of Johor Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim calls for a review and revamp of school syllabuses to strengthen the nation’s education quality. In his royal address at the opening of the third session of the 15th state legislative assembly, he urges the federal government to take a more proactive approach on education quality and facilities. He also references concerns raised in a World Bank report, highlighting comparative performance gaps with Vietnam and stressing proactive initiatives to prepare Johor’s youth for future challenges.

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Regent of Johor calls for syllabus review

Education quality and proactive federal role

World Bank report and performance comparison

Technology, innovation, and preparing youth

SEKTOR DOKUMENTASI PENDIDIKANBPPDP Kementerian Pendidikan MalaysiaAras SB 4.Blok E8,Kompleks E,Pusat Pentadbiran Kerajaan Persekutuan62604 Putrajaya.Tel 03-88846425Faks:03-88846284 TARIKH:10 MEI 2024(JUMAAT) N.STRAITS TIMES THE STAR SINAR HARIAN UTUSAN M'SIA REGENT OF JOHOR WANTS AREVIEW OF SCHOOLS SYLLABUS # BERITA HARIAN MOHAMED FARID NOHISKANDAR PUTERInews@nst.com.myNS770/5/ 729.6ÍS Royal HighnessTunku Ismail SultanIbrahim,the Regent ofJohor,said a review ofthe syllabus in schools was needed to improve the quality of thenation's education system."Quality education will openthe door to more opportunitiesfor future generations,"hesaid inhis royal address when openingthe third session of the 15th statelegislative assemblyTunku Mahkota ISmail said thefederal government must take amore proactive aDproach to improve education quality and fa-cilities. "I always stress the importanceof quality education for Johore- "It provides the foundation forprogress and is important in resolving all sorts of problems." He said this was why the syl-labus in schools must be re-vamped. "If it cannot be done at the na-tional level.let Johor be the firststate to change the syllabus inschools." Hesaid there was also a need tolook into issues raised by theWorld Bank's report on the ed-ucation system,including itsfindings that Malaysian studentswere lagging behind those in Vietnam. The report found that Malaysian students spent an av erage of 12.5 years in school but learn the equlvalent of only 8.9 years. In Vietnam,students learnt the same amount in 10.7 years. "If we cannot acceptthe facts as reported by the World Bank technology as more data centreswere beingopened in the state. about the state of our students, then weshould not gripe if future "Johor has the potential to be-come a technology and innova-tion hub for the country. generations are less competitive than thosein neighbouring coun- "As such,new and proactive tries." initiatives must beput in place to Tunku Mahkota Ismail said he i wanted every Johorean to obtain prepare theyouth of Johor forthe tertiary education and master challenges ofthe future."

FAQs

What does the Regent of Johor say needs to change in schools?

A review and revamp of the school syllabus is needed to improve education quality.

Why does he emphasize proactive action in education?

He believes quality education opens opportunities and resolves broader problems, requiring a more proactive approach on quality and facilities.

What does the World Bank report highlight in relation to student learning?

It reports that Malaysian students spend about 12.5 years in school but learn the equivalent of 8.9 years, while Vietnam learns the equivalent in 10.7 years.

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