Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong said only 15,103 Chinese have applied to enter Technical and Vocal Education Training (TVET) programs. “Referring to the statistics of TVET program applications through the UPUOnline system for the years 2020-2023, a total of 306,380 applications have been submitted,” he said. “These applications are limited to programs offered…
The Government has agreed to amend the Medical Act 1971, so students who went through the parallel pathway programme can gain recognition, said the Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad. “To ensure that both the Specialist Degree training program and the Parallel Pathway receive recognition from the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) and that graduates of…
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said the government has taken strict actions against smoking in eateries and public places. The two actions taken are intensifying enforcement activities under Regulation 11(1), Control of Tobacco Product Regulations 2004 and Increasing involvement from various ministries, government agencies, private bodies, professional organizations, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in conducting…
China Press headlined that a robber who nearly killed someone, turned out to be a popular insurance broker from a top-ranking insurance company, known for his affluent lifestyle and luxury Audi car. He has been resorting to disguising himself as a food delivery rider since 2019 due to financial recklessness, often targeting individuals wearing jewelry…
Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii Lee Wuen said Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) candidates with 10‘A’s can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. “Now, all outstanding students who achieved 10‘A’s in the SPM exams can finally see light at the end of the tunnel as they are assured of admission to…
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad revealed that around 9.2 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines, valued at approximately RM185 million, had expired and were subsequently discarded. During today’s Dewan Rakyat session, he said that expired vaccines accounted for 10.8% of the 84.5 million doses received by the government since the national immunisation programme started on…
Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul has stood his ground, refusing to vacate the seats of six former Bersatu MPs who have pledged their support for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Johari informed the Dewan Rakyat that his decision was made after thorough consideration. He emphasised that he was not a postman, merely there to…
Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek announced that all Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) candidates with 10As that are still waiting to be accepted into matriculation programs, will secure placements by August. “Why the third week of August? This is because UPU offers will be made on Aug 6,” she mentioned today at the special session in the…
DAPSY National Varsity Affairs Bureau director Ho Chi Yang called on the Kedah state government to accept the High Court’s ruling that its decision to cease issuing and renewing gambling licenses is unconstitutional. On June 20th, the Alor Setar High Court ruled that the Kedah State government’s action in stopping gambling license issuance is unconstitutional….
International financial rating firm JPMorgan has upgraded its rating on Malaysia from “underweight” to “neutral” after almost six years, revealed Rajiv Batra, head of Asia-Pacific (ex-Japan/China) equity strategy at JPMorgan. The revelation was done during a recent interview with CNBC. The shift was due to several key factors including policy reforms, data-centred investments, and a…
