Journalism courses at varsities follow latest trend
KUALA LUMPUR: Institutions of higher learning (IPTs) are emphasising Mobile Journalism (MOJO) in their study programmes to produce graduates who are competitive and ready to face the media industry. Dean of the School of Communication, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Associate Prof Dr Bahiyah Omar said it is important to apply MOJO in journalism studies to […]
Students free to choose course
SIBU: The choice of programme after finishing Foundation is open at University of Technology Sarawak (UTS), formerly known as University College of Technology Sarawak or UCTS. Vice-chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Khairuddin Abdul Hamid, in his welcoming speech during the June Foundation intake oath-taking ceremony today, said it was up to the students to choose the […]
Mardi to expand R&D at plant factory
SERDANG: The Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (Mardi) is set to expand research and development (R&D) at its plant factory on several aspects such as energy efficiency and alternative energy, mechanisation and the Internet of Things (IoT). Mardi Senior Research Officer Mohammad Abid Ahmad said prior to this, they had conducted R&D on production […]
Motac sets up two handicraft courses
KUCHING: The Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry (Motac) through the National Craft Institute (IKN) has established two Malaysian Skills Certificate (SKM) courses in an effort to preserve the rich cultural heritage of Sarawak’s handicraft products. Federal Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said the two courses aim to enrol 25 students for […]
Five most sought-after courses among Sarawakians
BY CRYSTAL WONG KUICHING: Courses and universities in Malaysia are plenty. When selecting a university, students need to make sure whether it falls into each category for a suitable course. Also, it is essential to understand the popularity of a course. Select the right university for the right course that has been recognised by the […]
e-LATiH provides unlimited free training courses to benefit Malaysians
PUTRAJAYA: A new e-learning hub, e-LATiH, was launched by the Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF) as part of its effort to assist Malaysians during this difficult period of combating Covid-19 to enable the people prepare for the future by accessing hundreds of skill development and educational based content. A collaborative effort between HRDF and Go1, […]
Pat on the back for training institute
MIRI: Telang Usan Assemblyman Dennia Ngau has praised the National Youth Skills Miri Campus (IKBM) for conducting a two-day course in cookies and cake making and basic training on how to maintain four- wheel- drive vehicles at the Long San Longhouse. He said such courses were timely and very much welcome in Telang Usan and […]
Ministry to continue helping tourism players through courses
THE Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry acknowledges the importance of social media in promoting tourism. Its assistant minister Datuk Sebastian Ting said the ministry would continue to help and empower industry players with knowledge and skills needed for marketing through social media. “Recently, the ministry conducted the ‘Building Online Presence Through Digital Marketing Initiatives’ course […]
Give youth seven days leave
KUALA LUMPUR: Youth who work in government agencies or private companies should be given an allocation of seven days leave to be able to attend youth programmes and courses, especially those that involve nationhood, patriotism and unity. Deputy Minister of Communications and Multimedia Datuk Zahidi Zainul Abidin said, currently, there was a lack of encouragement […]
Movies in cinemas, recreational swimming allowed from July 1
PUTRAJAYA: Cinema and theatre operations as well as indoor live events will be allowed from July 1, said Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. Ismail said these activities have to be carried out in halls according to the strict standard operating procedures (SOPs) set by the authorities. “However, attendance is limited to […]
