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
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
MISI TVET RM30 mln allocation demonstrates govt's commitment to Indian community - MITRA
MISI KESUMA-MITRA is a collaboration between MITRA and the Ministry of Human Resources, aimed at the transformation of skilled labour.
Thu May 02 2024
It's About YOUth: Moving full “STEAM” ahead
As the education and job landscapes rapidly evolve, there is a need for a comprehensive education that includes both the sciences and the arts. Representatives from University of Nottingham Malaysia talk about their “STEAM” approach to build highly skilled, all-rounder students.
Fri Apr 26 2024
Malaysia aims to attract global unicorns via unicorn golden pass - Rafizi
Malaysia aims to attract global unicorns via Unicorn Golden Pass so that high-skilled and high-value jobs are created, said Rafizi Ramli.
Mon Apr 22 2024
MPOC to promote palm oil products at Culinary Olympics 2024
The national Malaysian team comprised 16 exceptionally skilled chefs, overseen by the Professional Culinaire Association of Malaysia.
Wed Jan 24 2024
[COLUMNIST] A forward-thinking initiative for Malaysian palm oil industry
Through this innovative approach, Malaysia can set the stage for a future driven by a skilled local workforce in its palm oil industry.
Tue Jan 16 2024
Health must be fast-tracked for 2030
The world needs more and better skilled health workers to attain the SDG targets and continue to foster global health beyond 2030.
Sat Sep 16 2023
Voting process for Youth Parliament reps to be revamped next year - Johari
Tan Sri Johari Abdul said The Youth Parliament will be used as an incubator programme to produce a lineup of skilled young leadership.
Thu Sep 14 2023
Don't use minimum wage as benchmark for starting pay of fresh grads - Rafizi
The minimum wage is for unskilled workers, not skilled workers, said Economy Ministry Rafizi Ramli.
Fri Aug 04 2023
Empower, improve TVET education to produce better trained graduates
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he is still not satisfied with the pay received by skilled graduates, compared to a TVET worker overseas.
Tue Aug 01 2023
Collaboration with Elon Musk will bring tens of thousands skilled job opportunities - PM
Three Malaysian companies will also be involved in the project with SpaceX, said PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Jul 14 2023
Today's youth must be highly intellectual, cultivate reading habit - Dr Wan Azizah
Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail said cultivating a reading habit is important in developing a highly skilled human capital.
Wed Jun 21 2023
MOHR wants to transform 3D sector into high-income jobs
Datuk Seri Dr Zaini Ujang said this is in line with Malaysia's desire to have 35 pct highly skilled Malaysian workers by 2030
Fri Jun 02 2023
AI technology won't reduce job opportunities - Mustapha
Mustapha Sakmud said the government is in the midst of producing a skilled workforce to manage and operate AI technology.
Wed Apr 05 2023
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024