(Bandar Seri Begawan, 22nd) Brunei’s Minister of Education, Datin Romaizah, emphasized that the nation is committed to enhancing the international reputation of its higher education institutions, so that they achieve global recognition in academic reputation, employer acceptance, faculty strength, and impactful research, nurturing graduates with continuously evolving skills who are competent in the workforce.
She made these remarks while attending the ASEAN Education Ministers’ Roundtable on “Accelerating Innovative Strategies: Addressing Out-of-School Children and Youth (OOSCY) Challenges” and the ASEAN Higher Education Ministers’ Roundtable on “Looking Towards the Next Decade and Beyond.”
In conjunction with Malaysia’s ASEAN 2025 Chairmanship, Malaysia’s Ministry of Education and Ministry of Higher Education held two ministerial meetings from June 17 to 20 in Langkawi, Malaysia.
The ASEAN Education Ministers’ Roundtable, themed “Accelerating Innovative Strategies: Addressing Challenges Faced by Out-of-School Youth,” was chaired by Malaysia’s Minister of Education, Fadhlina Sidek.
The Minister stressed the need to address foundational learning gaps, skills mismatches, and youth unemployment, as these issues amplify the challenges faced by out-of-school children and youth.
She emphasized that Malaysia is committed to providing equal access to quality education for all youth, especially those currently out-of-school, so they can actively participate in society.
Datin Romaizah also outlined Brunei’s Compulsory Education Act, and highlighted how the Act has been strengthened by lowering the compulsory school entry age to five.
This important change aims to ensure children receive education at an earlier age. To support this goal, the government has introduced a series of initiatives, particularly targeting disadvantaged groups.
These measures include the “Student Parent Assistance Scheme,” providing school essentials, and the school feeding programs. All these are aimed at tackling educational challenges.
At the ASEAN Higher Education Ministers’ Roundtable, themed “Looking Towards the Next Decade and Beyond,” Datin Romaizah stressed that, in the face of rapid technological and industrial change, higher education institutions must become more inclusive, flexible, and better able to respond to real-world needs.
She continued by stating that the goal is to strengthen cooperation among government, academia, and industry to better prepare youth for future employment, paving the way for ASEAN to become an innovative, united region where no one is left behind. The Ministry of Education’s Permanent Secretary (Core Education), Dr. Shamsiah Zuraini Kanchanawati, and officers from Brunei Darussalam’s Ministry of Education also attended the meetings.
Prior to the ministerial roundtable, the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary (Core Education), Sansian, attended the ASEAN Education Forum on June 8 to discuss related information, research findings, and sharing of best practices to improve educational opportunities for marginalized and vulnerable children and youth.
She made these remarks while attending the ASEAN Education Ministers’ Roundtable on “Accelerating Innovative Strategies: Addressing Out-of-School Children and Youth (OOSCY) Challenges” and the ASEAN Higher Education Ministers’ Roundtable on “Looking Towards the Next Decade and Beyond.”
In conjunction with Malaysia’s ASEAN 2025 Chairmanship, Malaysia’s Ministry of Education and Ministry of Higher Education held two ministerial meetings from June 17 to 20 in Langkawi, Malaysia.
The ASEAN Education Ministers’ Roundtable, themed “Accelerating Innovative Strategies: Addressing Challenges Faced by Out-of-School Youth,” was chaired by Malaysia’s Minister of Education, Fadhlina Sidek.
The Minister stressed the need to address foundational learning gaps, skills mismatches, and youth unemployment, as these issues amplify the challenges faced by out-of-school children and youth.
She emphasized that Malaysia is committed to providing equal access to quality education for all youth, especially those currently out-of-school, so they can actively participate in society.
Datin Romaizah also outlined Brunei’s Compulsory Education Act, and highlighted how the Act has been strengthened by lowering the compulsory school entry age to five.
This important change aims to ensure children receive education at an earlier age. To support this goal, the government has introduced a series of initiatives, particularly targeting disadvantaged groups.
These measures include the “Student Parent Assistance Scheme,” providing school essentials, and the school feeding programs. All these are aimed at tackling educational challenges.
At the ASEAN Higher Education Ministers’ Roundtable, themed “Looking Towards the Next Decade and Beyond,” Datin Romaizah stressed that, in the face of rapid technological and industrial change, higher education institutions must become more inclusive, flexible, and better able to respond to real-world needs.
She continued by stating that the goal is to strengthen cooperation among government, academia, and industry to better prepare youth for future employment, paving the way for ASEAN to become an innovative, united region where no one is left behind. The Ministry of Education’s Permanent Secretary (Core Education), Dr. Shamsiah Zuraini Kanchanawati, and officers from Brunei Darussalam’s Ministry of Education also attended the meetings.
Prior to the ministerial roundtable, the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary (Core Education), Sansian, attended the ASEAN Education Forum on June 8 to discuss related information, research findings, and sharing of best practices to improve educational opportunities for marginalized and vulnerable children and youth.