Day: September 18, 2024

PUTRAJAYA, The Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA) remains optimistic that Malaysia’s success at the WorldSkills Competition (WSC 2024) not only brings pride to the nation but also showcases the capability and excellence of the country’s skilled workforce on the global stage. In a statement following the contingent’s return today, KESUMA said the competition allowed the Malaysian team to explore various technologies and best practices from other countries, further strengthening the competitiveness of the local workforce. ‘Such competitions highlight the excellence of the nation’s skilled professionals and reaffirm that Malaysia’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) is both competent and

KUALA LUMPUR, Creating adaptable social protection frameworks that are both inclusive and resilient, especially for vulnerable workers, is crucial to advocate stronger social security systems capable of addressing evolving challenges. Social Security Organisation (Perkeso), chief executive officer Datuk Sri Dr Mohammed Azman Aziz Mohammed, who is also president of the International Social Security Association (ISSA), highlighted the issue during the BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers’ Meeting (LEMM) in Sochi, Russia, recently. In a statement by Perkeso, Mohammed Azman was quoted as saying that the discussions are timely as many nations are grappling with economic disruptions and technological shifts that have

WASHINGTON, Tupperware, maker of the iconic plastic kitchenware boxes, has filed for bankruptcy in the US after years of financial struggles, reported the German news agency (dpa). Tupperware Brands Corp is seeking to sell the business while continuing to operate. It has officially filed for bankruptcy with Chapter 11 creditor protection under US bankruptcy law. The US firm revolutionised the world of housewares with its bowls, dishes and kitchen containers, becoming a symbol of post-World War II prosperity. But the Orlando-based company, founded in 1946 by Earl Tupper, has been struggling amid a fiercer competition in the market for household

KUALA LUMPUR, ‘My husband is addicted to online gambling, has accumulated debts with loan sharks, and I am left to handle household bills, grocery expenses, and the children’s school fees. I can’t tolerate the daily abuse and shouting any longer; I feel like separating.’ This is one of the painful stories caused by gambling addiction, which not only leads individuals into debt but also severely disrupts the family institution built on love and care. The story was shared by an anonymous woman in the Facebook group ‘Tanya Peguam,’ which has over 180,000 members. Managed by five administrators and moderators with

MELAKA, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM) has offered its Anak Emas Scholarship to S. Dharshini to pursue the Bachelor of Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) programme next month. UTeM vice-chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Massila Kamalrudin, said the scholarship, provided through the Yayasan Tun Canselor UTeM, is one of six packages to assist Dharshini, 21, a top student from a B40 family. ‘The Anak Emas Scholarship will cover Dharshini’s education costs, including tuition fees from the start to the end of her studies, along with a monthly living allowance of RM500 until she graduates. ‘The other five aid packages are RM1,500 in