Professional recognition for TVET adds value to grads
PUTRAJAYA: The professional recognition accorded to Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) graduates is an added value that will contribute to acceptance by employers and industry, says the Malaysia Board of Technologists (MBOT) which is a professional body that recognises technologists and technicians as professionals. MBOT president Datuk Dr Siti Hamisah Tapsir said […]
PM wants PSD to discuss salary system with Cuepacs
PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has asked the Public Service Department (PSD) to continue the discussion with the Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (Cuepacs) on the issues concerning the public service remuneration system in view of the rising cost of living. Cuepacs president Datuk Adnan Mat […]
MoE reschedules SPM exam for flood-affected candidates, including in Sarawak
PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Education (MOE) will reschedule the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) 2022 examination for 431 candidates who were stranded and unable to go to the designated examination centre or a nearby centre due to floods. In a statement today, the MoE said the Examination Board (LP) was in the midst of collecting […]
Acquittal: Zahid’s lawyers send representation to AGC on prosecution’s appeal
PUTRAJAYA: Lawyers for Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi submitted a representation to the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) concerning the prosecution’s appeal against his acquittal of 40 charges of corruption in connection with the foreign visa (VLN) system. A reliable source confirmed to Bernama when contacted today that the representation was likely for the AGC’s consideration […]
Golden apple snail poison worth over RM50,000 seized
PUTRAJAYA: A total of 10,125 packs of golden apple snail (siput gondang emas) poison containing the active ingredient fentin acetate which is banned in the country, was seized in a raid at a premises selling agricultural inputs in Kampung Gajah, Perak on Feb 1. Agriculture Department director-general Datuk Zahimi Hassan said the seized illegal poisons […]
Malaysia Madani to be used in govt official letters
PUTRAJAYA: The ‘Malaysia Madani’ phrase will be used in government official letters, with immediate effect. This was announced by Public Service Department (PSD) deputy director-general (Development), Datuk Dr Zulkapli Mohamed, in a circular dated Feb 15, 2023. The circular is for the attention of all secretaries-general of ministries, heads of federal departments, state government secretaries, […]
Dr Hazland pays courtesy visit to Fadillah
KUCHING: Deputy Minister of Energy and Environmental Sustainability Dr Hazland Abang Hipni paid a courtesy call on Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof at his office in Putrajaya on Monday (Feb 13). The purpose of the visit was to brief Fadillah, who is also Minister of Plantation and Commodities, on the role of Dr Hazland’s ministry in […]
Apply now for Yang Di-Pertuan Agong Scholarship
PUTRAJAYA: Applications for the Yang di-Pertuan Agong 2023 Scholarship (BYDPA) are now open to qualified Malaysians to pursue master’s and doctorate degrees in the fields of Science and Technology, Economics, Law and Islamic Finance at local and foreign universities. The Public Service Department (PSD) said application forms are available online at http://esilav2.jpa.gov.my until March 3. […]
Govt not meddling in MACC probe against Bersatu: Anwar
PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that his government does not interfere in the investigations carried out by any law enforcers, including the investigation conducted by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) against Bersatu. Speaking at a press conference after chairing the weekly Cabinet meeting here today, Anwar said the investigation, enforcement and […]
Putrajaya must fulfil promises to S’wak: Analyst
KUCHING: Efforts to claim the rights of Sabah and Sarawak must continue regardless of who is ruling the government, said political analyst Dr Lee Kuok Tiung. Commenting on Sarawak’s decision to stick to its proposed formula for the distribution of the annual special grant to the state under Article 112D of the Federal Constitution, Lee […]
