Can Malaysia ever move away from the middle-income trap?
By emphasising institutional reform, economic competitiveness and talent development, Malaysia could escape the middle-income trap.
Mon Jan 25 2021
Several MPs under home quarantine
Azhar said the MPs could still attend the Dewan Rakyat sitting for the 2021 Budget vote if they got the permission from the Health DG.
Sun Dec 13 2020
Human Resources Ministry launches schemes focusing on job placement, self-employment
The Human Resources Ministry has introduced three schemes that focus on job placement and self-employment, said its Minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan.
Tue Nov 03 2020
Ministry meets Malindo Air management to discuss fate of retrenched workers
The Ministry of Human Resources through the Labour Department has taken the initiative to hold discussions with the management of Malindo Air today following its retrenchment exercise.
Tue Nov 03 2020
Govt expects unemployment rate to drop to 4.5 pct by December
Although the country is currently facing economic crisis and COVID-19 pandemic, the unemployment rate dropped to 4.7 per cent in September.
Fri Oct 16 2020
Over 3,000 individuals get jobs via PENJANA HRDF
Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan said of the total, 1,603 people were from Sabah.
Wed Sep 16 2020
Reskilling and upskilling programmes implemented in Sabah, S'wak
As for training providers, Datuk Seri M. Saravanan said there were 260 with 90 of them from Sabah and 105 in Sarawak.
Mon Sep 14 2020
KPT draws up strategies to increase graduate marketability - Noraini
KPT has drawn up several strategies to increase the marketability of graduates post-COVID-19 pandemic, including developing the Graduates References Hub for Employment and Training (GREaT) portal.
Thu Aug 20 2020
MOHR to issue comprehensive plan to implement initiatives under PENJANA - Saravanan
It was hoped that the initiatives to be implemented through the Social Security Organisation (SOCSO) and Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF) would help people retain their jobs.
Sun Jun 07 2020
Govt to allocate 30% of HRDF to implement training programmes
30 percent of the HRDF will be allocated to implement training programmes to meet the needs of local industries.
Fri Oct 23 2015
National GST Conference 2014 is HRDF claimable
Participants attending the GST Conference 2014 on July 10 & 11 can claim a refund from the Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF).
Fri Jul 04 2014
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