Day: September 12, 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Students from vernacular schools, including Chinese independent secondary schools, are excelling in mastering the Malay language thanks to a range of government-backed initiatives aimed at boosting their skills. Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh said the government’s efforts include encouraging schools to participate in the Student Forum Competition and the Language and Literary Festival. These initiatives are designed to foster proficiency in Malay among students from Chinese Independent Schools (SMPC), Chinese National-Type Schools (SJKC) and Tamil National-Type Schools (SJKT). Since its inception in 1992, Wong said the programme organised by Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) has seen increasing

JERTIH, The Ministry of Finance will hand over 25 small boats to 10 villages in Hulu Besut here as part of preparations for the upcoming Northeast Monsoon floods. Deputy secretary-general of Treasury (Management) Ramzi Mansor said that the boats, valued at a total of RM200,000, would expedite the evacuation of residents in flood-affected areas. ‘It is hoped that these boats, which can accommodate up to six people, will be used effectively during the flood season. This is part of the MADANI Government’s efforts to provide direct services to the people,’ he told reporters after handing over the boats at Desa

MELAKA, The duration of service for public servants is no longer the sole measure or guarantee for promotion, Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh said. He said in today’s context, civil servants are assessed based on Key Performance Indicators (KPI) set for them, as well as their knowledge and skills. ‘The era where ‘seniority’ dictates the promotion process is over. Therefore, civil servants today must always strive to perform beyond their capabilities to consistently maintain an optimal level of performance,’ he said. He was speaking at the 2023 Melaka State Civil Service Appreciation Ceremony, which was also attended

KUALA LUMPUR, The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today after the release of US consumer price index (CPI) data on Wednesday. The September 2024 contract eased to US$2,523.10 per troy ounce from US$2,531.70 yesterday. The October 2024, November 2024, December 2024, February 2025 and April 2025 contracts all settled lower at US$2,535.40 per troy ounce compared to US$2,544.00. Volume increased to 22 lots from 14 lots on Wednesday, while open interest improved to 82 contracts from 68 contracts. The price of physical gold stood at US$2,507.75 per troy ounce, according to the London Bullion Market Association’s

KUALA LUMPUR, A total of 171 individuals arrested during Op Global in Selangor and Negeri Sembilan yesterday have been remanded for seven days starting today to assist in the investigation of a company allegedly involved in exploiting children and religion. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said the police are collaborating with various ministries and relevant agencies to expedite the investigation. He added that the authorities have identified several residents suspected to be victims of sexual abuse at the children homes that were raided. “Our investigation is ongoing to determine the next course of action, particularly in relation to