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The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) hopes that more independent digital talent or ‘freelancers’ among graduates of higher education institutions will be produced through the MOHE-MDEC Global Outsourcing Talent (GOT) programme in the future. Its chairman, Syed Ibrahim Syed Noh said as of today, over 5,500 participants from 20 public higher education institutions (IPTA) have been trained with the skills to become digital ‘freelancers’ according to the sharing or gig economy model. “MDEC hopes the allocation for the implemention of the MOHE-MDEC GOT can be done next year through allocations under the said ministry especially through Budget 2025. “So far,

The Ministry of Education (MOE) is prepared to respond to potential flooding in anticipation of the Northeast Monsoon, which is expected to arrive earlier this year. Education director-general Azman Adnan said that various plans have been developed to manage the situation, including activating the flood committee at the state education department level. ‘We have activated the flood committee at the state education department level, ensuring that if flooding occurs, we will be equipped to handle the situation effectively. This includes ensuring that schools designated as temporary relief centres are fully prepared to accommodate affected local residents,’ he saidHe made these

Construction of the Gua Musang – Kuala Krai stretch of Lebuhraya Lingkaran Tengah Utama (LTU) is progressing according to schedule, said Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan. He said there are no issues with the LTU construction, and his ministry will expedite the project so that it can benefit road users. According to him, while the LTU construction is going smoothly, the issue of compensation for 177 residents and shop lots affected by the project has not been overlooked. “I would like to clarify regarding the compensation for the homes of villagers and shop lots affected by the LTU

Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade with caution within the 1,630-1,650 range next week with the tabling of Budget 2025 on Oct 18, said an analyst. Stephen Innes, managing partner at SPI Asset Management said attention would be squarely on the budget, which is expected to be well-received by the market. “Hopes are high that it will include enough incentives to keep foreign direct investments (FDIs) flowing robustly into Malaysia, a boon for local equities,” he said. He also believed that a budget that supports business growth and international interest could set the stage for a bullish run on Bursa

The Department of Fisheries (DOF) today denied that its director general Datuk Adnan Hussain had made a statement claiming that some eateries buy sick chicken at low prices or obtain dead poultry for free. In a statement here, the department cautioned the public against believing unverified information being circulated through WhatsApp or any other social media platform. ‘Issues concerning food safety are of great importance and should only be referred to authentic and authoritative sources,’ said the satement issued by DOF’s Corporate Communications Unit. The DOF stressed that all parties involved in the food industry must adhere to the food