Call for national panel to address breast cancer
KUCHING: A think-tank chief has called for the establishment of a National Breast Cancer Committee to systematically address gaps in the country’s current breast cancer care system. When contacted by New Sarawak Tribune on Saturday, chief executive officer (CEO) of Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS) Malaysia Dr Tricia Yeoh said the proposed national […]
Give ideas for national unity plan
BETONG: Members of Rukun Tetangga (Neighbourhood Watch) committee and the local community are given the opportunity to contribute ideas and voice issues. This pertains to unity in the formation of the National Unity Action Plan (PTPN) which will be implemented next year. Betong MP Datuk Robert Lawson Chuat said the government through the Ministry of […]
MOF invites organisations to share ideas for 2021 Budget
KUALA LUMPUR: The Finance Ministry, which is currently formulating strategies for the 2021 Budget, has invited private organisations and non-governmental organisations to share their ideas. The ministry, via its Twitter account, said they should submit issues and proposals by Friday, May 22, 2020 via https://budgetmemorandum.treasury.gov.my According to the Parliament’s official website, the 2021 Budget is expected to be announced […]
Bridge the digital divide in education
KUALA LUMPUR: The Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS) has urged the government to prioritise bridging the digital divide in its education policies in response to Covid-19. In a statement yesterday it said, the ministry could use IDEAS’s Brief Ideas publication titled “Education during Covid-19”, by IDEAS’ Research Manager of Social Policy Unit, Wan Ya Shin […]
Ideas to improve education system
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said he already has ideas on how to improve the education system in the country. Having been appointed as acting Education Minister hardly two weeks ago, Dr Mahathir said he was still in the process of attending briefings by the Education Ministry to understand its functions and […]
