TVET graduates to earn premium salaries of up to RM4,000 - Ahmad Zahid
The National Technical and Vocational Education and Training Council (MTVET) has agreed to set a premium salary for TVET graduates, ranging from RM2,500 to RM4,000.
Mon Sep 23 2024
Women constitute 52% of tertiary education graduates yet face gender equality challenges in the workplace, an SDG 2030 goal
Caregiving and household burdens cited as main barriers, anxiety and depression prevalent.
Fri Sep 13 2024
[COLUMNIST] The high cost of living: Dilemma of fresh grads
Rising cost of living has outpaced entry-level salaries, placing financial strain on fresh graduates, leaving many without emergency funds.
Mon Jul 15 2024
Employers favour business school graduates for human skills despite rise of AI
Employers prioritise strategic thinking, leadership and problem-solving, emphasizing the growing value of tech skills.
Tue Jul 02 2024
Former businessman fails to commute death sentence for murder of UUM graduate
The court said the deceased (Chee Gaik Yap) had suffered exceptional violence at Shahril Jaafar's hands.
Wed May 29 2024
Yale graduates stage pro-Palestinian walkout of commencement
At least 150 students stood up together, turned their backs to the stage and paraded out of the ceremony.
Tue May 21 2024
MOHE, MOH to find joint solutions to parallel pathway issue
MOHE is of the view that these students and graduates should not become victims of any technical issues that can be resolved.
Fri Apr 19 2024
[COLUMNIST] Overqualified for their jobs, or underqualified as graduates?
It is imperative to start focusing on the problem and make credible changes.
Mon Mar 25 2024
Govt studying premium salary for TVET graduates - DPM Zahid
Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said this was being scrutinised through the National TVET Policy, which will be launched on June 2.
Tue Mar 05 2024
Dewan Rakyat to focus on govt's plans to attract medical graduates to continue serving in public sector
The tabling and debates on Bills and other government matters would be held from March 18 to 27.
Wed Feb 28 2024
[COLUMNIST] Addressing the Discrepancy Between Engineering Graduates and Registered Professionals
A crucial need arises to put forth viable solutions that can strengthen Malaysia's engineering domain.
Mon Jan 08 2024
Salary adjustment for technical profession to be given priority in SSPA study - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim emphasised efforts to improve TVET graduates' additional skills in certain fields as it can increase the wage rate.
Tue Dec 05 2023
Why work-based learning exposure is vital to graduates?
GRADUATES with technical skills by current industry standards are easier to position themselves in a sector of the workforce that is now seeing fierce competition, human resources experts say.
Tue Nov 07 2023
Graduates behind Iron Curtains
The desire to continue their studies never faded, despite realising they would spend almost their entire youth behind the Iron Curtains.
Thu Oct 19 2023
[COLUMNIST] Underemployment: The silent struggle impacting our workforce
Studies found that a significant proportion of graduates accept jobs that do not align with their fields of study.
Wed Oct 04 2023
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024