Middle East conflict: MoHE to consider repatriation of Malaysian students
KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE) will be discussing with the relevant parties for any further actions following the conflict in the Middle East, including considering the repatriation of Malaysian students from the countries involved. In a statement yesterday, MoHE said based on current records there are 1,872 Malaysian students in Jordan, 37 […]
Consider needs of young people
KUCHING: The government needs to reorganise and re-plan the future of the country’s economy based on the needs and aspirations of young people. Pakan assemblyman, Tan Sri William Mawan Ikom said this was because almost 68 percent of human resources were supported by those under 40 years old. “The government today has paid attention to […]
Will Malaysia consider postal voting due to covid-19?
BY NINA MUSLIM KUALA LUMPUR: Fresh off the state election in Sabah, Malaysia is now dealing with a third wave of Covid-19 cases, blamed on the carelessness and complacency that marked the campaign period. Admitting previous containment measures were inadequate to contain the spike in cases following the Sabah state election, the government has […]
One-off govt aid proposed for hair and beauty salons
KUCHING: The state government has been urged to consider including hair and beauty salons, spas, photo studios, gyms, and fitness centres as beneficiaries of the Sarawakku Sayang Special Aid (BKSS). Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Women chief Kho Teck Wan said the plea was made in view of good compliance and understanding shown among these […]
