HRD Corp to continue funding parenting courses, says Anwar Posted on 09/11/2024 Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the initiative by the Human Resource Development Corporation is in support of the National Family Month celebration. KUALA LUMPUR: The Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp) will continue its initiative to fund courses focussed on family development and parenting for employees, using employer levy contributions. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the effort is in support of the National Family Month celebration. “I fully support this initiative and hope that more employers will send their employees to attend family development and parenting skills courses. “This offer is available throughout November this year,” he said in his speech in conjunction with the launch of the November Malaysian Family Month 2024, themed “Kasih Keluarga, Jiwa Madani”. The prime minister’s speech was read by his wife, Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, at the event held at the Kuala Lumpur Botanical Gardens today. News
SPM exams outside monsoon season? Education Ministry mulling idea, says minister Posted on 02/12/2024 PASIR MAS, Dec 2 — The Ministry of Education will consider the proposal to schedule the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examinations outside the monsoon season, says Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek. She noted that such a proposal involved numerous aspects that needed careful consideration, particularly the concerns raised by students during… Read More
Deputy premier: Sarawak ramps up efforts to manage human-crocodile conflict with 25,000 in 22 rivers, relocates 35 from high-risk areas Posted on 20/11/2024 KUCHING, Nov 20 — The Sarawak government is committed to reducing the risk of crocodile attacks with several initiatives currently underway to address the human-crocodile conflict, said Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. The Deputy Premier and the Minister of Natural Resources and Urban Development said there are currently an… Read More
CM: Unreliable water supply, pricey land, traffic jams hurting Penang’s pull with investors Posted on 22/11/2024 GEORGE TOWN, Nov 22 — Irregular supply and low water pressure for industrial use in Penang could have affected investors’ confidence, Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow tod the state legislative assembly today. He said land scarcity and higher industrial land price in the state were also challenges that the state… Read More