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PUTRAJAYA: The Public Service Department (JPA) said no directive had been issued for the mass termination of civil servants not possessing a Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) certificate.
KUALA LUMPUR: In line with changes to the national education policy and increased access to upper secondary education, the minimum qualification for entry into the civil service has been raised to the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM).
KOTA KINABALU: While Sabahans struggle with rising living costs, low wages continue to hinder their ability to maintain a decent quality of life, a recent study on job seekers' aspirations in the state reveals.
KUALA LUMPUR: In line with changes to the national education policy and increased access to upper secondary education, the minimum qualification for entry into the civil service has been raised to that of the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM).
PETALING JAYA: Lowering the entry requirements for nurses risks diminishing public perception of the profession, says the Association of Private Hospitals Malaysia (APHM).
COMPLETING your SPM exam is a significant achievement — a stepping stone towards a promising future.
HULU SELANGOR: After PAS Youth questioned the academic achievements of Pakatan Harapan’s Pang Sock Tao, the Kuala Kubu Baharu candidate clapped back by revealing she scored straight As in both her SPM and UPSR examinations.
Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Tuesday (Feb 18, 2025)
PUTRAJAYA: The government has agreed to raise the minimum entry qualification for the civil service to Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or equivalent, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
PUTRAJAYA: A Form 3 qualification is not going to cut it anymore if you want to get into the civil service – the government has decided to raise the minimum entry qualification to the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or its equivalent.
PETALING JAYA: Applications to enrol in public institutions of higher learning for the 2025/2026 academic session, via UPUonline, for foundation, certificate, diploma and degree programmes, will open from Monday (Feb 10) until March 14 for the first phase of application and from April 14 to May 18 for phase two.
THERE is a need to provide more opportunities for dropouts to continue their studies, say stakeholders.
PETALING JAYA: Around 20% of those who sat for the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) 2022 are expected to become p-hailing delivery riders this year,says Malaysian P-Hailing Riders’ Association vice-president Abdul Hakim Abdul Rani.
KUALA LUMPUR: For the first time, the public can apply to be invigilators for 2023 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examinations.
KUALA LUMPUR: Work-Based Learning (WBL) will help Armed Forces members that opt for early retirement to find more lucrative opportunities outside the service, says Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.
PUTRAJAYA: A bill to amend the Education Act 1996 to make compulsory education up to secondary school level is expected to be tabled in the Dewan Rakyat in February next year, says Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek.
PETALING JAYA: Four out of 10 women outside the labour force have work experience, but most are not seeking employment because of housework or family responsibilities
PUTRAJAYA: To address the school dropout issue involving Malaysian students, the Education Ministry (MOE) and the Finance Ministry (MOF) will launch the Anak Kita programme this Friday.
KUALA LANGAT: Technical and vocational education and training (TVET) courses are open to all regardless of academic qualifications, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
