MPs urge gov’t to expedite tabling of Anti-Sexual Harassment Bill
KUALA LUMPUR: Several Members of Parliament today urged the government to immediately table the Anti-Sexual Harassment Bill in Parliament to protect women’s interests and safety. Datuk Seri Rohani Abdul Karim (GPS-Batang Lupar) said although there were provisions in the Penal Code, the Employment Act 1955 and the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 on the matter, […]
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 […]
Maszlee’s successor must be a better person
Rumours about several ministers and deputy ministers will resign have been buzzing since the findings of a survey by Malaysiakini news portal a few days ago that showed that the Pakatan Harapan (PH) ministers were doing poorly. According to the survey results, 10 out of 28 ministers failed to carry out their respective tasks. This […]
Educators disagree with Maszlee’s resignation
KUCHING: While many agreed that Dr Maszlee Malik’s resignation is the right move, educators seemed to think otherwise. Despite being hit by waves of criticism, primary school teacher Suwiti Abdul Rani who teaches maths and science at SK St Mary’s regarded the former education minister’s performance as impressive and that he should be credited for […]
Tok Pa seems the ideal candidate
KUCHING: Former International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed – commonly known as Tok Pa, seemed the ideal candidate to be the next education minister, based on netizen’s sentiments. Political analyst Assoc Prof Dr Awang Azman Awang Pawi pointed out that Mustapa had previously been the minister of Higher Education, and was seen […]
Maszlee pens quit message
Thank you to everyone, especially the media and MOE members, who attended this event (press conference). When I entered this building as Education Minister nearly 20 months ago, I often wondered how heavy this responsibility of holding two strategic ministries in the country. From day one, I imagined controversy. Since 2018, MOE has been transparent […]
