2024 Cabinet retreat strengthens synergy with public service leadership, says Zuki

PUTRAJAYA: The two-day 2024 Cabinet Retreat which ended on Thursday (Jan 18) night has strengthened the synergy and close cooperation between members of the Cabinet and the public service leadership, says Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Mohd Zuki Ali. In a statement on his official Facebook page on Friday (Jan 19), he said various...

Sarawak’s proposed Year Six assessment to kick off in 2025, says state Education Minister

KUCHING: Sarawak's proposed standard assessment for Year Six pupils is scheduled to commence in 2025, says state Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister Datuk Seri Roland Sagah. He said this was when pupils in the state's dual language programme (DLP) for the teaching of Science and Mathematics in English would reach Year Six. "The assessment will focus...

Ipoh City Council encouraging ratepayers to settle assessment via digital app

IPOH: The Ipoh City Council hopes payment of assessments using the digital application would be fully utilised by 2027, says Datuk Rumaizi Baharin. The mayor said this was part of the council’s Strategic Plan 2021-2030. He said as a start, the council has stopped sending out physical bills to taxpayers for the July-Dec term. "The council has developed...