Minimum wage not benchmark for all employees' starting salaries - Sim
Steven Sim says the increase in the minimum wage is intended as a basic wage for workers with lower academic qualifications and skills.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Nepal's Sherpas deserve more, says teenager who scaled world's 14 tallest peaks
Sherpas are known for climbing skills that make them the backbone of mountain expeditions.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Economic outlook: Ensuring 11 years of compulsory education for all children
Budget 2025 will continue prioritising upskilling and retraining initiatives to equip workers with the latest skill sets necessary.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Call for government to address labour shortage in automotive, EV technology
EV training programme needs to be strengthened to enhance the skill levels of trainees in light of the rapid advancements in EV technology.
Wed Oct 16 2024
Maintaining good mental health in workplace crucial for overall well-being - Lee
Managers can undergo skills strengthening workshops to equip them with the knowledge of recognising symptoms, says Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye.
Thu Oct 10 2024
122,000 Year 1 pupils still lack 3M skills - Fadhlina
Fadhlina Sidek attributed this issue to learning loss during COVID-19 pandemic, poverty and the needs of special children.
Mon Oct 07 2024
How to prioritize young people's mental well-being by teaching mental fitness
Self-efficacy, key to mental fitness, comes from skill mastery, role models, optimism, and supportive feedback.
Sun Sep 01 2024
How AI brings corporate might to small teams, reshaping business for all
GenAI is making sophisticated technology and specialised skills more broadly accessible, empowering small teams to achieve more.
Sun Sep 01 2024
[COLUMNIST] The impact of micro-credentials on lifelong learning and Fourth Industrial Revolution
With courses focusing on artificial intelligence, the IoT, and smart technologies, micro-credentials help adult learners acquire comprehensive skills that align with rapid digitalisation.
Mon Aug 12 2024
DPM Zahid urges construction companies to prioritise hiring local skilled workers
Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the govt will incur long-term losses if the construction sector continues to rely on foreign workers.
Tue Aug 06 2024
Malaysian skills certificate holders qualify for jobs in public sector - DPM Zahid
TVET programs in Malaysia are generally conducted by TVET institutions accredited by two primary bodies: the MQA and JPK.
Wed Jul 24 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
High enrolment in training courses shows Malaysians crave new skill sets - Steven Sim
The National Training Week (NTW) 2024 organised by Human Resource Development Corporation has surpassed its target by achieving to enrol about 330,000 Malaysians in 65,000 free training courses
Fri Jun 28 2024
RM24.2 mln withdrawal fraud: All suspects received commissions of RM100,000 to RM240,000
Police suspect the mastermind is skilled in forging IDs and fingerprints to facilitate withdrawals.
Fri Jun 21 2024
MCMC and Microsoft collaborate to explore AI industry benefits
MCMC and Microsoft Malaysia's MoU will explore AI's socio-economic benefits and prepare the future workforce with AI and digital skills.
Fri Jun 21 2024
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