IPTs should be receptive to industry players’ suggestions in syllabus development
KUALA LUMPUR: Higher education institutions (IPTs) are advised to be receptive to suggestions from industry players when formulating their academic syllabus. PKT Logistic Group Sdn Bhd chief executive officer Datuk Seri Dr Micheal Tio said with their better insights into the development of their respective sectors, industry leaders may assist IPTs in preventing mismatches between […]
i-CATS holds seminar on new subjects
KUCHING: i-CATS University College Kuching recently held a seminar on two new Mata Pelajaran Umum (MPU) subjects, namely ‘Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation’ and ‘Philosophy and Current Issues’. The two-day seminar on March 20 and 21 was attended by 20 lecturers from the Faculty of Multidisciplinary and Sustainability Studies together with 10 participants from public […]
SAR ops uses drones to locate missing IPTS student
MERSING: Drones are being used in the search and rescue (SAR) operation to locate a private institution of higher learning (IPTS) student, who went hiking in Pulau Mawar, here, and has been missing since Wednesday. Mersing district police chief Supt Abdul Razak Abdullah Sani said a drone belonging to the Mersing district office was used […]
Menu Rahmah in IPTs soon
KUALA LUMPUR: The Higher Education Ministry (MoHE) will implement the Menu Rahmah programme in higher learning institutions (IPTs) soon, said Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin. He said currently, the ministry is working with the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry to realise the plan. “Both ministries are currently in talks over the matter, […]
Call for youth to be involved in entrepreneurship
BY FASIHA KHUSHIRI & UZAIR ANEEQ KUCHING: The youth especially in public higher education institutions (IPTA) and private higher education institutions (IPTS) are urged to be involved in the field of entrepreneurship. Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said they should participate in programmes that provide them exposure to […]
Teach integrity from primary school, says PBM
KUCHING: The Integrity and Anti-Corruption Course should also be introduced at school, said Parti Bersatu Malaysia secretary-general Nor Hizwan Ahmad. He said while the course is being made compulsory in all higher learning institutions (IPTs) starting next year, the Education Ministry should also look into introducing the subject in primary schools. “This is because it […]
They’ll not be home for Raya
by Mohd Zahid Ahmad Zaki KUCHING: With Hari Raya Aidifitri fast approaching, many Muslims are already making preparations to return to their hometowns. Non-Muslims, particularly students, are also looking forward to spending the Hari Raya holidays with their family members. However, many Sarawak students at higher learning institutions (IPTs) in Semenanjung Malaysia are sad they […]
Bringing Sarawak students together
BY MOHD ZAHID AHMAD ZAKI KUALA LUMPUR: In conjunction with the fasting month of Ramadan, Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg took the opportunity to break fast together with Sarawakians in Semenanjung Malaysia. The ‘Sungkei Ngan Abang Jo’ programme took place at the Four Seasons Hotel here. Besides strengthening community ties, […]
Be aware of courses offered by IPTS, parents told
SERIAN: Parents are told to be aware of courses offered by private institutions of higher learning (IPTS) to their children. Prime Minister’s Special Envoy to Japan, South Korea and Taiwan, Datuk Seri Richard Riot Jaem said some courses available in the IPTS were not recognised by the government. “As soon as they completed their SPM […]
Maszlee calls for two-year tax holiday for IPTS to ensure survival
KUALA LUMPUR: Former Education Minister Dr Mazslee Malik today called for private institutions of higher education (IPTS) to be given tax holiday for two years to help them survive the impact of Covid-19 pandemic. The Simpang Renggam MP also suggested that the IPTS which are offering scholarships to students be given tax exemption based on […]
