E bola virus.

first discovered in 1976

most severely affected countries, Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia
the death toll from Ebola virus in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone has reached 337 since
February, said the World Health Organisation (WHO).
spreads through human-to-human transmission via direct contact (through broken skin or
mucous membranes) with the blood, secretions, organs or other bodily fluids of infected people,
and with surfaces and materials (e.g. bedding, clothing) contaminated with these fluids.
First symptoms are the sudden onset of fever fatigue, muscle pain, headache and sore throat.
This is followed by vomiting, diarrhoea, rash, symptoms of impaired kidney and liver function,
and in some cases, both internal and external bleeding (e.g. oozing from the gums, blood in the
stools).
Laboratory findings include low white blood cell and platelet counts and elevated liver enzymes.

GST (Goods Service Tax)

-Replaces Sales and Services Tax

Rate :6%
-lowest among other ASEAN countries
-Recently, The government had widened the scope of items that will not be subjected to GST
Basic foods items such as food, bread, coffee as well as reading materials like children's coloring
books, exercise and reference books, text books, dictionaries, religious books and newspapers
are also listed under goods that are not subjected to GST.

-Exempted from GST-public Transport, education, purchase and rental of residential building
-Electricity (first 200 units)
-160 countries implemented GST
Budget 2015
Deputy Education Minister Datuk Mary Yap Kain Ching described Budget 2015 as holistic
as the allocation for the ministry covered education from pre-school to tertiary levels.
RM52.36 billion for the ministry or 23.4% of the budget showed the Government
realised the importance of education as the main pillar of national development. overs
all levels from pre-school to higher education and includes teacher training institutions,
polytechnics and community colleges with focus on research,
increased allocation to improve facilities at all national-type schools,
Government will be implementing the Youth Housing Scheme for first time home
buyers, which offers 100% home financing, plus RM200 financial assistance every month
for the first two years the property must not exceed RM500,000 for married individuals

aged between 25 and 40 years with household income not exceeding RM10,000. This
scheme is limited to the first 20,000 units.
recognises that women have a pivotal role in developing the nation and in nurturing
future generations. allocated RM2.26 billion for various initiatives to help boost the
involvement of women in the job market and entrepreneurial activities.
New GST exemptions are-fruits,breat,coffee powder, reading materials n
newspaper,electricity consumption from first 200-300 units, ron 95, diesel and LPG
BRIM-increase from RM650-RM950 (household incomes of RM 300 n below)
Education ..
Total allocation : RM 56 BILLION

RM 250 MILLION- School Improvement Specialist Coaches (SISC) n School

Improvement Partner Program.
Rm 10 MILLION-Expand 20 more Trust Schoolsjohor,Sarawak,n9,Selangor,perak.
RM 1.2 BILLION-Technical n Vocational Education
RM 50 MILLION-MARA n Technical n Vocational Training (TEVT)

MH 17
international passenger flight from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur that crashed on 17 July 2014, presumed
to have been shot down, killing all 283 passengers and 15 crew on board
Foundation to take care of relatives welfare proposed
the remains of 43 Malaysians had been identified out of a total of 44 citizens on board the doomed
flight.
Forty-four Malaysians were also among the victims, including 15 crew members and two infants.
The Dutch were part of an Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) team that has
brokered a return to the place where the Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 crashed in rebel-held territory on
July 17.
The death toll also includes 27 Australians, 12 Indonesians, four Germans, four Belgians, and three
Filipinos.

A Canadian, and a New Zealander were also on board

MH 370
Missing on 8 March 2014
Disappeared on Saturday, 8 March 2014, while flying from Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Malaysia
to Beijing Capital International Airport
The aircraft, a Boeing 777-200ER, was carrying 12 Malaysian crew members and 227 passengers from 15
nations.[6]
A multinational search effort, which became the largest and most expensive in history
The focus of the search shifted to the southern part of the Indian Ocean, west of Australia
Wreckage of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 may have drifted towards the coastline of Indonesia some
1000 miles away from the current coordinated search area in Australia, authorities have said.
I want to touch a dog
The I Want To Touch A Dog programme has been widely criticised when Muslims were allowed to
touch and play with dogs brought to the event by non-Muslims
held at Central Park, One Utama, near Petaling Jaya
aimed at helping the general public overcome the negative perception of dogs and foster respect
between dog owners and members of the public regardless of age, race and religion.
He said the society of any religion and race should be more sensitive as the organising of such an event
would only bring about negative impacts, including disuniting the society itself.
The organising of the I Want to Touch a Dog event, for example, had put the Muslim community and
the Malays in a quandary.
Not only in terms of Islamic law, but, if we look at it from the cultural perspective, dogs and pigs are
aliens and the most disliked animals to the Malays.
Such an event shouldnt have been held, its like a provocation to disunite Muslims in Malaysia, he said.
Petrol subsidy
No more petrol subsidy for high-income earners. High-income earners will have to start paying the
market price for RON95 petrol, while those in the low-income bracket will continue to enjoy the current
subsidised rate once the petrol subsidy rationalisation mechanism is implemented in June.
Deputy Finance Minister Datuk Ahmad Maslan said the mechanism, which might involve the use of
MyKad or other cards, was still being refined by the Finance and the Domestic Trade, Co-operatives and
Consumerism ministries.

Vle frog
Under 1BestariNet, schools will be equipped with an integrated solution allowing teaching, learning,
collaboration, and administrative functions to take place through the Internet-based Virtual Learning
Environment (Frog VLE),
cloud-based platform, which provides for flexibility and mobility beyond schools.
Files and data saved on the cloud can be accessed from anywhere, anytime with an Internet
connection. Additionally, users will have free-of-charge access to the VLE when logged in to the Yes
network with the VLE login ID.
Whether you are on the Yes network or a Yes hotspot, you will not be charged for any data usage while
using the VLE.

FPK

Pendidikan

di

Malaysia

adalah

satu

usaha

berterusan

ke

arah

memperkembangkan lagi potensi individu secara menyeluruh dan bersepadu

untuk mewujudkan insan yang seimbang dan harmonis dari segi intelek, rohani,
emosi dan jasmani. Usaha ini adalah bagi melahirkan rakyat Malaysia yang
berilmu pengetahuan, berakhlak mulia, bertanggungjawab, berketrampilan dan
berkeupayaan mencapai kesejahteraan diri serta memberi sumbangan terhadap
keharmonian dan kemakmuran keluarga, masyarakat dan negara."

Education in Malaysia is a continuous effort towards enhancing potentials of

individuals in a holistic and integrated manner in order to create individuals who
are well-equipped intellectually, spiritually and emotionally. This effort aims to
produce knowledgeable, ethical and responsible Malaysian citizens who are can
contribute towards the harmony and prosperity of the community and nation.
VISI
Sekolah Unggul Penjana Generasi Terbilang
MISI
Membangun Potensi Individu Melalui Pendidikan Berkualiti
MATLAMAT
Melahirkan Bangsa Malaysia yang Taat Setia dan Bersatu Padu
Melahirkan Insan Beriman, Berakhlak Mulia, Berilmu, Berketerampilan
dan Sejahtera
Menyediakan Sumber Tenaga Manusia untuk Keperluan Kemajuan
Negara
Memberi Peluang-Peluang Pendidikan kepada semua Warganegara
Malaysia
Dasar Pendidikan Kebangsaan
Dasar Pendidikan yang telah ditetapkan seperti berikut:
(a) Menjadikan Bahasa Kebangsaan sebagai bahasa pengantar yang utama;
(b) Mengadakan kurikulum yang sama dan berorientasikan Malaysia bagi semua jenis
sekolah;
(c) Mewujudkan sistem peperiksaan yang sama bagi semua;

(d) Melicinkan tatacara pengurusan pendidikan;

Why Teachers day on 16 May?
This date was chosen because on the same day in 1956, the Federal Legislative
Council of the Federation of Malaya endorsed the Razak Report, one of four reports of
the Education Committee regarding education in Malaysia. The document, known as
the Razak Report after Tun Abdul Razak who was Education Minister at the time, has
been the basis of education in Malaysia ever since.

KSSR
Answer : Why KSSR
KSSR was introduced as an effort to restructure and improve the current curriculum to ensure that
students have the relevant knowledge, skills and values to face the challenges of the 21st century.

2.

What is meant by a Standard Curriculum?

Answer :
KSSR was formulated based on a statement of standards. The statement of standards comprise of
content standards and learning standards which need to be achieved by a student in a specific
period and level of schooling. The Content and Learning standards are defined as follows:
- Contents Standards are specific statements on what the students must know and can do, within a
specific period of schooling, covering the areas of knowledge, skills and values.
- Learning Standards are set criteria or indicators of education quality and achievements which can
be measured for each content standard.

3.

What is the difference between KSSR and KBSR?

Answer :

KSSR

Curriculum design is based on 6 areas:

Communication
Spiritual, Attitude and Values

KBSR

Curriculum design is based on 3 areas:

Communication
Man and his environment

4.

Humanitarian
Physical and Aesthetical Development
Science and Technology

Self-development of the individual

Curriculum Materials
Curriculum Standard documents

Curriculum Materials
Study syllabus

Design of the Curriculum:

Modular

Design of the Curriculum:

Linear

Organisation of the Curriculum:

Level I (Year 1, 2 & 3)
Basic Core Modules, Thematic Core
Modules and Elective Modules

Organisation of the Curriculum:

Level I (Year 1, 2 & 3)
Core, compulsory and additional subjects

Level II (Year 4, 5 & 6)

Core and Elective Subjects

Level II (Year 4, 5 & 6)

Core , Compulsory and Additional subjects

The elements of creativity and Innovation,

entrepreneurial, information technology and
communication

Elements of Analytical and creative thinking

skills

Focus:
4M (Reading, Writing, Counting and
Reasoning)

Focus:
3M (Reading, Writing and Counting)

Is there a change in subjects for Level 1 KSSR?

Answer :
Yes. In Year 1 KSSR, a new subject is introduced, and all knowledge disciplines are reorganized
within the form of Basic Core Modules, Thematic Core Modules, and Elective Modules, for more
effective curriculum management.

5.

Why was Thematic Core Modules introduced?

Answer :
The Thematic Core Modules was introduced to reduce the number of subjects taken at Level One.
This module comprises the themes of the World of Art and World of Science and Technology. In the
World of Arts, two subjects are introduced, that is the Visual Arts and (Thematic) Music. Design,
Science and Technology (DST) contains elements of science, information and communication
technology, and Design and Technology.

6.

Why wasnt Science made a Basic Core Module?

Answer :Science was not made the core basic module because a core module emphasizes literacy and
numeracy, self-esteem and character and spiritual development. Science is introduced in the Thematic
Core Module to provide basic knowledge on the discipline of Science.

7.

Why has the time allocated for teaching Islamic Studies at SJK (C) and SJK (T)
reduced compared to SK?
Answer :At the SJK (C) and SJK (T), the allocated time for the teaching of Chinese and Tamil languages
is 360 minutes each. If the allocation of time for Islamic studies is made to be in line with that in National
schools, this would mean that the students will finish school late, as total hours will exceed 1380 minutes
a week.

8.

Can the school allow streaming in KSSR?

Answer :KSSR does not encourage streaming.

9.

Will KSSR be able to produce a community with good character?

Answer :Yes. The concept of KSSR contains core values for character building and self-image which will
ensure that through the curriculum and co-curriculum, a student is taught and guided to have the skills of
leadership, good character and high self-esteem.

10. Who will teach the World of Science and Technology?

Answer :The most suitable teacher for this will be teachers with Science options.

11. Should Year 1 pupils learn Information and Communication Technology (ICT)?
Answer :Yes. All Year 1 pupils must learn basic ICT skills to enable them to utilise the skills in various
disciplines.

12. Can Cross-curricular elements not be used in Teaching and Learning (T&L)?
Answer :
Cross-curricular elements need not be used for each session of T&L but need to be applied to the
appropriate T&L.

13. When will the ICT elements be taught in the World of Science and Technology?
Answer :It is vital to teach basic ICT skills to Year 1 pupils and it is proposed that the skills are taught at
the beginning of the year. These basic skills can also be taught within the Science elements using ICT.

The ICT Elements can be fully mastered and therefore be reinforced through cross-curricullar activities.

14. What are the minimum and maximum number of ICT content standard and learning

standard that is required per week?

Answer :There is no minimum or maximum number set as each student has different level of abilities.
However all content and learning standards must be reached within a specified time as outlined by the
ICT document standard.

15

Will the students be bored in class with the additional time allocated for English
language?
Answer :
No. There are various technics and methods that will be introduced by the teachers to keep the students
interested. The Language Arts module stresses on for learning and language appreciation. An effective
and interesting T&L for languages can be carried out through singing, jazz chants, choral speaking,
drama, music and other supporting teaching materials.

16

What should the teacher do if a student fails to meet the specified standards?
Answer :
The teacher is required to carry out continuous follow up activities such as to conduct revision to ensure
that the student eventually achieves the standard.

17. Will text books be provided for all Year 1 subjects?

Answer :
Yes, except for the World of Musical and Visual Arts, where text books will not be given. However, there
are guide books on this subject.

18. Will all students learn computers for Cross-Curricular Element Information and

Communication Technology (CCE-ICT)?

Answer :
For the CCE involving ICT (CCE-ICT), the student will use the ICT materials that are already available in
schools such as computers, cd, internet, and others according to the suitability of topics. For teachers, the
3 approaches recommended to be applied for CCEICT are:
Students using laptop in class, computers at the access centres and at the computer labs for the
purpose of finishing work as required
Teachers using laptops with a LCD projector for the purpose of teaching using specific course software
and digital materials
Teachers using laptops with a LCD projector in class, carrying out interactive activities with students, or
teachers using the computer in computer labs for the purpose of T&L with students

19. How will the CCE-ICT be carried out if more than one teacher need to use the lab at

one time?
Answer :

The infrastructure available in schools, like computer labs, access points, and lap tops, have to be used
optimally by teachers in the CCE-ICT T&L. The administrator must also ensure that all facilities are
maintained in good order and can be accessed during the schooling period. In the event a teacher wants
to use the computer lab, the school must make available the schedules for use and the reservation forms.

20

How will schools without internet access carry out computer based learning?
Answer :
All schools are given internet access through the MOE School Net network, and not all topics in EMKTMK (or CCE and ICT) will require internet access. If the school faces problems of internet access, the
school can contact the person responsible or the State Department of Education. The school has been
informed through KP.BTMK 1/044/01 Jld. 11 (11) dated 13 November 2008 that an alternative access can
be used.

21

What are the efforts that have been made to prepare teachers for KSSR?
Answer :
The MOE has carried out KSSR awareness courses to all teachers involved in carrying out KSSR.
Teachers are also given support materials and access to information from the MOE website such
as http://www.moe.gov.my/bpk or call KSSR hotline at 03-88842283

22

Can KSSR help stimulate the teachers and students creativity in T&L?
Answer :
KSSR can help stimulate teachers and students creativity through the T&L (Teaching and Learning
approach) such as (edutainment), and additional cross-curricular elements. Teachers are given for
learning guidebooks to assist them in carrying out the T&L.

23

What are the channels made available to teachers facing problems with KSSR?
Answer :
The MOE has provided the website for KSSR (www.moe.gov.my/bpk) with which teachers are able to
interact, in the event of problems. In addition, teachers are encouraged to contact the JU, District
Education Office Officers, or State Education Department officers for KSSR related advice.

24

In Level 1, how far is sex education taught?

Answer :
Social and Reproductive Health Education is not taught as a subject but as a large component
(75%) in the subject of Health Education.

PBS
What is PBS?

Answer : PBS is a holistic form of assessment which assesses the cognitive, affective and
psychomotor domains encompassing intellectual, emotional, spiritual and physical aspects. Thus PBS is
in tandem with the Primary School Standard Curriculum as well as the National Education Philosophy.
PBS covers both academic and non-academic fields.
PBS is carried out continuously in schools by teachers during the teaching and learning process.
There are 4 components in the PBS:
(i) Central Assessment
(ii) School Assessment
(iii) Assessment of Sports and Co-curricular activities
(iv) Psychometric Assessment
2.

Is the PBS concept new?

Answer :
No, the PBS concept is not new. Homework, quizzes, question and answer sessions are all examples of
PBS activities. However, there are two new features in the improved PBS. Firstly the concept of Standard
Referenced Assessment in which learners achievements are measured against a Performance Standard
which determines what learners are expected to achieve. Secondly is the introduction of SPPBS or PBS
Management System which will make it easier for teachers to record and store data concerning
learners achievement.
3.

Why is PBS being introduced now?

Answer : PBS is being introduced as part of the National Transformation Program to produce worldclass
human capital.
4.
When will PBS be implemented?Answer : PBS began in Year One 2011 and will result in the
refurbished UPSR in 2016. PBS will be carried out in Form One from 2012 and PMR beginning 2014 will
be entirely school-based.
5.

What is the difference between PBS and the present assessment?

Answer : PBS is more holistic and emphasizes all aspects including physical, emotional, spiritual and
intellectual. The present assessment focuses on learners achievement through examination results. PBS
assesses both the learning outcome as well as the learning process. Therefore both formative and
summative assessment which encompass assessment for learning and assessment of learning are
employed. Presently the focus is mainly on assessment of learning at the end of the learning process
which is largely summative in nature.

In an effort to make the present assessment better, Standard Referenced Assessment is introduced to
track the growth and development of each pupil through his/her performance. In the process it is
possible to find out what each pupil know (tahu), understand (faham) and can apply (boleh buat) or
have mastered what has been learnt based on the Performance Standards which is mapped from the
Standard Curriculum.
Furthermore, Standard Referenced Assessment does not compare a pupils achievement with his/her
peers instead it reports each pupils growth and development by comparing his/her performance
against a statement of standards.
PBS gives autonomy and due recognition to teachers to carry out formative and summative schoolbased assessment at their discretion. In this manner teachers integrity and credibility will be enhanced.
Teachers are most suitable to assess their pupils because they :
- Can continuously monitor their pupils growth
- Can provide constructive feedback to help improve pupils learning abilities
- Better understand the context and environment most conducive to assess pupils
- Appraise and provide feedback based on the Performance Standards
6.
What is Performance Standard? Answer :Performance Standard is a set of statements detailing
the achievement and mastery of an individual within a certain discipline, in a specific period of study
based on an identified benchmark. The Performance Standard will help inform the appraiser on the best
and most suitable way to assess individuals fairly in a focused manner based on the predetermined set
of standards.
7.

What is the quality assurance of PBS?

Answer :Quality assurance of the PBS is determined through:

- Mentoring
- Standardization
- Monitoring
- Detection
Mentoring is the process of assisting, facilitating and guiding teachers to carry out PBS according to the
correct procedures and principles of PBS.
Monitoring ensures that the correct procedures have been adhered to ensure the reliability and
credibility of the assessment outcome.

Standardization ensures uniformity of scores with reference to the Performance Standards based on the
rubrics of an assignment.
Detection is the process that evaluates the strength, weaknesses and effectiveness of assessment tool
us ed to carry out PBS.

8.

How will parents obtain feedback on their childs performance?

Answer :A descriptive and formative report can be generated using the SPPBS whenever needed. The
system also acts as a life-time data base and stores all information pertaining to pupils progress from
Year 1 to Form 5.
9.

What value is the assessment result to pupils?

Answer :Feedback based on the Performance Standards can help students identify his/her strength and
weaknesses, common errors made and areas that need more attention as well as steps to take in order
to improve.Constructive and meaningful feedback can help pupils focus on their learning progress.
Hence pupils will be more motivated to work harder and perform better in the future.

10.

What is the impact of PBS on UPSR and PMR?

Answer :UPSR and PMR are still important modes of assessment, however they will no longer be
deemed as high stake events since PBS is a continuous process and also more holistic.
11.

How reliable are assessment results conducted by teachers?

Answer :Assessment scores produced by teachers are reliable because they:

- Can continuously monitor their pupils growth
- Can provide constructive feedback to help improve pupils learning abilities
- Better understand the context and environment most conducive to assess pupils
- Appraise and provide feedback based on the Performance Standards
GTP
The Programme was created to support the Prime Minister Dato' Sri Mohd Najib Bin Tun Haji Abdul
Razak's motto of People First, Performance Now[2] and will be implemented until 2012 as a foundation
for the transformation of Malaysia.

The National Key Results Areas (NKRAs) under the GTP were identified to improve the
socio- economic growth of Malaysia.

6 major policy areas National Key Result Areas (NKRAs):

1. crime prevention
2. reducing government corruption
3. increased access to quality education
4. improvements in the standard of living for low income groups
5. upgrades to rural infrastructure
6. improvements in public transportation
Cluster school

launched on 16 January 2006. Cluster schools are based on the second

approach of the master plan, which is to develop the full potential of schools
within the cluster of excellence whose mechanism is set out in the 6th strategic
thrust, accelerating the excellence of educational institutions.

DEFINITION-Cluster school is a brand given to schools identified as being

excellent in its cluster from the aspects of school management and student
achievement. The creation of cluster schools aims at accelerating school
excellence within the Malaysian education system and developing schools that
can be emulated by other schools in the same cluster and outside the cluster.

PURPOSE-Cluster schools are established to accelerate the excellence of

schools in the Malaysian education system.

Sekolah Berprestasi Tinggi

Sekolah Berprestasi Tinggi or High Performance School is a prestigious title conferred

to a group of schools in Malaysia that have ethos, character and a unique identity to
excel in all aspects of education.
The schools have a tradition of high culture and excellent work with the national human
capital and continuing to grow holistically and are competitive in the international arena.

The title is given by Malaysian Ministry of Education (MOE). This is a section of a part of
the National Key Result Areas of Government Transformation Programme (GTP).
1 malaysia
It is an on-going programme
Designed by Prime Minister YAB Dato Sri Najib Tun Razak.
Started 16th September 2010
Calling for the cabinet, government agencies, and civil servants
To more strongly emphasize ethnic harmony, national unity, and efficient governance.
The government has spent RM38 million to promote this concept.

PT3
a positive step towards nurturing world-class students with exemplary character.
Communication, leadership, and organisational skills are vital in todays workforce, and
they will continue to be in the future.
Under the PT3, these skills would be honed, assessed and cultivated by the teachers
in a consistent manner.