Seven years ago, former Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, who was also the Education Minister at the time, announced that the country aimed to fully implement the single-session school system within the next five to 10 years. According to the proposed timeline, all schools in Malaysia, particularly secondary schools,
All new hires for the state civil service will be recruited under a non-pensionable remuneration scheme known as the ‘Contributions-Based Posts’ (CBP). Under this scheme, the new hires will contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) retirement scheme instead of receiving a monthly pension from the government upon retirement. The
Last week marked a triumphant moment as two talented Sarawakian singers, Roziena Ixzy, better known as Roxy Ixzy, and Amir Jahari, etched their names onto the national stage. Their recent victories captured the attention of the nation and brought immense pride to their homeland. With remarkable skills and unwavering determination,
THE Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) report for 2023 ranked Malaysia as the 57th least corrupt nation out of 180 countries. This suggests that, despite occasional uproars, Malaysia is perceived to have relatively lower levels of corruption compared to many other countries worldwide. However, it’s important to note that
‘The future depends on what we do in the present.’ – Mahatma Gandhi (1869 – 1948), an influential political and spiritual leader in India’s India’s struggle for independence from British colonial rule. He was assissinated in 1948. In a recent announcement by the federal government, there are indications that they
‘Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.’ – John F. Kennedy (1917 – 1963), the 35th President of the United States who was assassinated while riding in a motorcade in Texas. THE state is poised
‘This resurgence reminds us that the fight against COVID-19 is far from over.’ – Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, an Ethiopian politician and public health expert who has been serving as the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) from 2017 to the present. Prepare for the grim return of an unwelcome
Why is it ever so challenging to uphold cleanliness in our oh-so-glorious public toilets? I mean, seriously, negative comments about them are as common as the dirt and grime found inside, even when we have these paid caretakers supposedly responsible for cleaning. Can you believe it? Could it be that
Sarawak is quickly becoming a go-to global destination for meetings and conventions. The state has been hosting a wide range of international events and meetings, and it’s clear that they’re doing an outstanding job. They’ve managed to secure over 100 business events worth RM359 million for this year alone, surpassing
“A concerted effort to preserve our heritage is a vital link to our cultural, educational, and economic legacies — all of the things that quite literally make us who we are.” – Steve Berry Our Premier has called for united efforts to safeguard Sarawak’s unique way of life and cultural
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