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| Idris Jusoh: RM56 bln allocation proof BN serious about education <b>...</b> Posted: 11 Oct 2014 09:20 AM PDT KUALA TERENGGANU: The allocation of RM56 billion to the Education Ministry to finance various teaching and learning programmes next year is proof of the government's commitment to build society through education. Second Education Minister Datuk Seri Idris Jusoh said the government's emphasis on the Vocational and Technical Transformation Programme (TEVT) was also an indicator that skills training would be in mainstream education. "It is an early indicator that the time has come for us to place the development of skills training among the younger generation on the same level as the focus on academics. "This is a transformation where vocational education should be in the mainstream. "In the future, we will see vocational colleges and schools, community colleges, polytechnics and training centres upgraded and expanded and given emphasis in the national education sector," he said. He was speaking to reporters after officiating the graduation ceremony of students of Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Lembah Bidong here yesterday. Idris also urged parents to not only hope that their children would do well academically but should also give focus to high skills training which was much needed in certain industries now. He also welcomed the government's efforts to focus on the students' abilities to master the English Language with the entry level into government institutes of higher learning for the Malaysian University English Test (MUET)increased from Band 1. The new minimum level for the MUET Band for entry into arts and social science students is now Band 2 (condition for graduation is at Band 3); science, technology, engineering and mathematics studies (STEM) at Band 3 (graduation at Band 4); while Band 4 has been fixed for law and medical studies (graduation at Band 5). Commenting on the rebate offered by the government to encourage borrowers of the Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) to repay their loans, Idris said he hoped the number of borrowers who settled their loans would increase. However, he said, the ministry would discuss the case of borrowers who still refused to pay up despite the rebates. On Friday, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak announced a 10 per cent rebate for borrowers who made continuous payments for 12 months until Dec 31, 2015. — Bernama   |
| RM56 billion for Education Ministry - The Borneo Post Online Posted: 10 Oct 2014 10:09 AM PDT KUALA LUMPUR: The government is allocating RM56 billion under Budget 2015 to the Education Ministry for developing human capital. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak gave his assurance that the education sector would continue to be strengthened in line with the Malaysia Education Blueprint 2013-2025, with emphasis given towards strengthening schools that required guidance and special assistance. Najib said the allocation included RM1.2 billion for the Vocational and Technical Transformation Programme (TEVT) to increase intake of students in view of applications received far exceeding the "To open up more opportunities in this field, the government will allocate RM100 million immediately to the Ministry of Education for 10,000 placements in technical and vocational private colleges. Further, RM50 million will be allocated to Mara to implement TEVT programmes," he said when tabling the Budget 2015 themed 'People Economy' in Dewan Rakyat yesterday. Najib also said beginning next year, general entry requirements for enrolling in public institutions of higher learning (IPTA), which called for students to achieve Band 1 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET), would be raised to enhance graduates' self-confidence and English proficiency skills. Accordingly, the minimum MUET band would be increased based on the field of study. For example (a) Arts and Science Courses – Band 2; (b) Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Courses – Band 3; and (c) Law and Medical Courses – Band 4. To graduate, students must achieve (a) Arts and Science Courses – Band 3; (b) STEM Courses – Band 4; and (c) Law and Medical Courses – Band 5. Besides this, to ensure a safe environment conducive to learning, the government would allocate RM800 million for the following: national schools with RM450 million, national-type Chinese schools (RM50 million), national-type Tamil schools (RM50 million), religious schools (RM50 million), fully residential schools (RM50 million), government-aided religious schools (RM50 million), Mara Junior Science Colleges (RM50 million), registered 'sekolah pondok' (RM 25 million); and national Chinese secondary schools (conforming schools) which use the national curriculum (RM25 million). Najib also announced that the government would also pay the electricity and water bills of all national-type schools under the Education Ministry in full, up to a maximum limit of RM5,000 a month compared to RM2,000 previously. Meanwhile, RM10 million would be allocated to expand the Trust Schools programme, which started in 2011 by building 20 more Trust Schools in Johor, Sarawak, Selangor, Perak, Negeri Sembilan and Kuala Lumpur. Also to be built are 12 new schools involving seven primary schools, three secondary schools and two boarding schools nationwide. Next year, the government will allocate RM3 billion for sponsoring education, of which RM1.9 million will be given to the Public Service Department, Education Ministry (RM759 million) and Health Ministry (RM258 million). As for the MyBrain15 programme that aims to produce 60,000 PhD holders by 2023, the government will inject RM112 million into it. The MyBrain15, which is currently for the private sector, is proposed to be extended to civil servants and employees of statutory bodies who are keen to further their studies on part-time basis in local higher learning institutions. In addition, RM540 million has been allocated for school aid of RM100 per pupil for the 5.4 million primary school students in the country, and RM325 million for the 1Malaysia Book Voucher Programme for the 1.3 million secondary and tertiary students. To enhance graduate employability, the prime minister said Talent Corp would provide RM30 million for the Industry Academia Collaboration programme where universities, government entities and industries would collaborate to develop the curriculum for internship programmes and industrial training. To encourage repayment on National Higher Education Fund (PTPTN) loans, the government proposed for a 10-per cent rebate to be given to borrowers who continuously make repayments for 12 months until Dec 31 next year, whereas an additional 20 per cent discount would be offered to borrowers who make lump sum repayments from today until March 31 next year. Najib had this to say to defaulters: "It is a sin to die without settling one's debts as the soul will not rest in peace."— Bernama |
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