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KOTA BHARU, The Kelantan government is monitoring the movements of Global Ikhwan Service and Business Holding (GISBH) in the state apart from being prepared to cooperate with the Royal Malaysian Police if necessary. State Islamic Development, Dakwah, Information and Regional Relations Committee chairman Mohd Asri Mat Daud said so far his party has not received any complaints of crime and misconduct from the community related to the movement. He said his party has also identified some information related to GISBH which is believed to have a school in Gong Kulim, Pasir Puteh, two charity houses in Kota Bharu and Pasir

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

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, Petronas has announced the sponsorship of RM320 million to 600 outstanding Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) 2023 students from across Malaysia through its Powering Knowledge initiative. In a statement, Petronas said that selected from a competitive pool of 5,847 applicants, all 600 students were evaluated based on their academic excellence, leadership potential, and active involvement in co-curricular activities. ‘The scholarship recipients will pursue their education at renowned local and international universities, including those in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, South Korea, and Japan,’ the statement said. Petronas Chairman Tan Sri Mohd Bakke Salleh as well as Vice President

KAPIT, Some women in the state still feel embarrassed or afraid to undergo human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA screening for cervical cancer, despite it being offered free of charge at the Nur Sejahtera Clinics under the National Population and Family Development Board (LPPKN). Sarawak LPPKN Clinical head Dr Alina Ali said that considering the state’s geography and vast size, the agency also faces challenges in ensuring the self-administered HPV DNA test is conducted throughout Sarawak, especially in rural and remote areas. ‘Awareness in the state is at a good level, but there are still some who are eligible for the test