KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) — Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said that raising the professionalism and quality of teachers should be given priority in facing global competition which called for dynamic changes in the education system. He said this was in line with the consid …

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) — The fourth Prime Minister’s wife, Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali has expressed her concern on the spread of gentle birth – home drug-free and natural birthing options – in the country lately. She said such a child birth concept needed to be monit …

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) — International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) has achieved another milestone when it signed a Corporate Integrity Pledge (CIP) aimed at promoting good governance and combating corruption. Its Rector, Prof Datuk Seri Dr Zaleha Kamaruddin said the pledge could …

PUTRAJAYA, May 16 (Bernama) — The Home Ministry (KDN) has denied appointing agents or representatives to handle the applications by foreign workers. Its secretary-general, Datuk Seri Mohamed Khalid Shariff said applications by foreign workers have to be personally done by the employers. “ …

KUALA LUMPUR: Vehicle owners with licence plates and window tints that do not comply with regulations will have a month to remedy the situation before police action is taken. Federal Traffic Police chief Senior Asst Comm Mohd Fuad Abdul Latiff said they noticed an increasing trend of violations in t …

NEW DELHI, May 16, 2014 (AFP) – India’s triumphant Hindu nationalists declared “the start of a new era” in the world’s biggest democracy Friday as the ruling Congress conceded defeat in elections that exposed anger about sickly economic growth and rampant corruption. Pr …

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) — Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek today announced the extension of the 1Malaysia Netbook programme to teachers nationwide in appreciation of their services. He posted on Facebook that the matter had been decided at the weekly …

MOSTof us have one thing in common. A large part of our formative years were probably spent in the company of adults who were passionately driven – and yes, contractually bound – to impart knowledge to perpetually distracted children. And that’s no mean feat! This Teacher’s Day, we pay h …

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak today expressed his appreciation to all teachers for their contribution in providing education to the country’s children. He conceded that the teachers carried a heavy burden in churning out students with educatio …

NEW DELHI, May 16, 2014 (AFP) – India’s triumphant Hindu nationalists declared “the start of a new era” in the world’s biggest democracy on Friday as the ruling Congress conceded defeat in elections that exposed anger about sickly economic growth and rampant corruption. …

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) — Malaysia’s oil and gas companies have generated RM1.27 billion in sales at the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston, the United States, in early this month. Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) said the sales generated were …

JOHOR BARU: Despite the burden of having to go for dialysis three times a week, teacher Maisura Abd Jalil remains passionate about her job to teach underprivileged kids at a school for the blind here. In fact, the children helped her to forget her own worries because they needed more attention and c …

Comment Teaching is not any mere profession, but instead is a profession that demands heart and soul, sincerity and sacrifice. TWO significant events in my life take place on May 16. First, it was on this date exactly a year ago that I was entrusted by Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak to be part of his Ca …

PUTRAJAYA: Youths have been urged to stay away from extremist teachings that will do the country harm. In his speech at the launch of the National Youth Day celebrations, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said youths should instead embrace moderation. “This approach is comprehensive and inte …

BANGKOK, May 15 (Bernama) — Thailand’s upcoming general election faced the possibility of further postponement as anti-government protesters continued to oppose the plan, hardened by two fatalities in an attack on one of their protest sites Thursday morning. The election has been set for …