UiTM introduces flexible distance learning courses
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) has introduced more effective and flexible terms for courses and lectures in its Open Distance Learning (ODL) programmes. The move is to improve efficiency and to adapt to changing education system. “This strategic initiative has been taken to re-synchronise the framework of online course assessment according to the requirement […]
Chamber okay with flexible work hours
KUCHING: Sarawak Bumiputera Entrepreneurs Chamber (DUBS) president Datuk Abang Helmi Ikhwan said given the current stage of the country’s development, it is reasonable to consider the flexible working hour policy but not the four-day work week. “In my opinion, flexible working hours may be necessary to suit specific circumstances such as for parents with schooling […]
Disney delays ‘Mulan’ release again as virus cases surge
LOS ANGELES: Disney has delayed the release of “Mulan” again, this time until mid-August, as the coronavirus pandemic continues to threaten blockbusters that Hollywood hoped would bring audiences back to theatres after months of lockdown. “Mulan”, a mega-budget live action remake of the tale of a legendary Chinese warrior, had already been delayed once, to […]
Flexible work arrangements for civil servants
PUTRAJAYA: The department heads can consider allowing some civil servants to use flexible working hours and while others to work from home during the implementation of the conditional movement control order (CMCO) period starting tomorrow (May 4). Following the announcement by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin on May 1 to allow almost all economic sectors and business activities to resume operations under […]
