‘We’re on top of issues flagged by World Bank’

SERDANG: The issues raised in a World Bank report regarding the country’s education system have actually been addressed by the Education Ministry in a progressive and proactive manner, says Fadhlina Sidek. The Education Minister said her ministry is currently implementing various crucial initiatives for the reform of the national education system. These include the restructuring … Read more

Automakers Face ‘Weeks Of Disruption’ As They Divert Cars From Baltimore’s Blocked Port

Good morning! It’s Thursday, March 28, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. We Found a Top Secret Toyota Supra GT300 Build at New York’s Auto Show 1st Gear: Bridge Collapse … Read more

Tesla Expects An Awful Sales Report For First Quarter Of 2024

Good morning! It’s Friday, March 29, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. The Hype Behind Tesla Stock Success In 2023 1st Gear: Tesla And The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very … Read more

Grads earn more now but skills mismatch still high, survey finds

PETALING JAYA: While degree and diploma holders are better paid now, more than one-third are stuck in mismatched jobs, says the Khazanah Research Institute (KRI). “In terms of starting pay, degree holders earning RM2,000 and below decreased from 63.3% in 2010 to 43.2% in 2022. “A similar downward trend is also observed for diploma holders, … Read more

Revenue growth of auto component industry to moderate to 5-7 pc in FY25: Report

Annual revenue growth of leading auto component manufacturing companies will come down to 5-7 per cent in the next fiscal due to moderation in domestic volumes and a drop in exports, rating firm Icra said on Tuesday. According to Icra estimates, its sample of 45 auto ancillaries, with aggregate annual revenues of Rs 2.7 lakh … Read more

Report ‘energy stick’ use among students promptly, schools told

JOHOR BARU: Schools should report cases of “energy stick” use among students to the Education Ministry, says Deputy Minister Wong Kah Woh. He said the ministry has not received any complaints about the new vape-like nasal inhalers so far but would continue monitoring the situation. “Parents and schools should also look at this closely. ALSO … Read more

No reports on early schooling aid deduction by schools, says Deputy Education Minister

IPOH: No complaints or reports have been received regarding the deduction of Early Schooling Aid (BAP) by schools since it was distributed nationwide, starting Jan 10, said Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh (pic). He said that although there was a deduction by schools on the BAP rate last year, there was no such report … Read more