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- Beyond The Territory of An Academic’s Expertise
8+ hour, 45+ min ago (710+ words) Generally speaking, a degree in a discipline represents an academic's expertise. Originally, degree names such as "master" (magister) and "doctor" (Latin for teacher) were synonymous, representing the highest level of education. Offering the foundational degree as "doctor" was practised in…...
Eis Amendment Bill: Mobility Allowance To Be Paid In Lump Sum
19+ hour, 5+ min ago (376+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, March12(Bernama) --The implementation of the Employment Insurance System (Amendment) Bill 2025 will allow the Mobility Assistance Allowance to be paid as a lump sum to jobseekers who successfully secure new employment. Deputy Human Resources Minister Datuk Khairul Firdaus Akbar…...
HSJ Is First In Penang To Implement 'School In Hospital' Programme
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (521+ words) BUKIT MERTAJAM, March 12 (Bernama) -- The Seberang Jaya Hospital (HSJ) is the first in Penang to implement the School in Hospital (SIH) initiative, in line with efforts to provide inclusive access to education to ensure children warded in hospitals are not…...
Over 300 Penang Students In Jordan, Egypt Safe Amid West Asia Tensions
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (254+ words) GEORGE TOWN, March 10 (Bernama) -- More than 300 students from Penang pursuing their studies in Jordan and Egypt are reported to be safe following rising tensions in West Asia. Penang Deputy Chief Minister I Datuk Dr Mohamad Abdul Hamid said the state…...
Perdana Fellowship To Resume In June, Targets 63 Participants
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (356+ words) PUTRAJAYA, March 10 (Bernama) -- The Perdana Fellowship Programme under the Youth and Sports Ministry (KBS) will resume in June this year after a two-year hiatus, targeting 63 participants. Youth and Sports Minister Dr Mohammed Taufik Johari said graduates from public and private…...
Taylor’s University Advances Global Learning Through Leadership Engagement
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (504+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) --The appointment of the President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste and Nobel Peace Prize laureate,Jos" Ramos-Horta as an Honorary Adjunct Professor at Taylor's University marked a significant milestone in the institution's commitmentto integratingreal-world leadership…...
Establishment Of UniSZA Veterinary Medicine Faculty To Help Address Shortage Of Animal Health Experts
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (795+ words) By Nurfardlina Izzati Moktar" JERTIH, March 9 (Bernama) -- The establishment of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA) is expected to produce more experts in the field of animal health to ensure the continued development of food…...
2027 School Curriculum Encourages Mainstream Students To Learn Sign Language
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (510+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) --The implementation of the 2027 School Curriculum (KP2027) is expected to open wider opportunities for mainstream students to learn Malaysian Sign Language (BIM) as an additional language, while strengthening inclusive practices and increasing awareness among school communities about…...
Armed Forces Family Skills Programme Receives Encouraging Response
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (166+ words) JITRA, March 9 (Bernama) --A total of 1,153 participants have taken part in the Armed Forces Family Skills Programme (K'T), which ran 34 courses through community collegesnationwide. Armed Forces Fund Board (LTAT) Foundation chief executiveDatuk Dr Mohd Nizar Sudin said that most recently,…...
Bangladesh Shuts Educational Institutions To Conserve Fuel And Electricity
4+ day, 12+ min ago (362+ words) DHAKA, March 9 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- Bangladesh has ordered the closure of educational institutions nationwide as part of emergency steps aimed at conserving fuel and electricity amid a worsening global energy crisis linked to rising tensions involving the US, Israel and Iran. The…...