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The Star
2 days ago
- Business
- The Star
Grant for high-tech workers to further skills
GEORGE TOWN: Workers in the advanced technology sector can now benefit from a grant to further develop their skill at any learning institutions of their choice, says Human Resources Minister Steven Sim ( pic ). He said the matching grant was a collaboration of the Human Resource Development (HRD) Corporation and the Northern Corridor Implementation Authority (NCIA) under the Advanced Technology Meister Programme. 'Through the initiative, employers can jointly develop training programmes with their chosen learning institutions, supported by funding from HRD Corp through the levy system and NCIA under the 12th Malaysia Plan. 'If a company wishes to develop their manpower skills, they may not only utilise the levy from HRD Corp but also use grants from NCIA to increase the allocation amount. 'This effort reflects our commitment to building a highly skilled workforce and achieving the national target of 30% skilled workers by 2030,' Sim told reporters after launching the northern region National Training Week (NTW) 2025 Learning Tour in Bayan Lepas yesterday. Some 420 families of fishermen affected by the Silicon Island development project will also receive training to improve their career opportunities. 'The Training and Skills Enhancement Programme for families of fishermen and local communities is under the Focused Impact Training Initiative. 'A total of 420 participants from the community will receive training in various areas, including coxswain courses, site safety supervision, computer courses and safety officer certification. 'We want to ensure that families of fishermen are not left out of economic progress resulting from the Silicon Island development project by helping them secure high-impact employment opportunities, improve their income levels and uplift their socio-economic status,' he said. Themed 'Learning Beyond Borders', he added that the NTW programme has recorded over 3.2 million enrolment, exceeding its initial target of one million. He said the northern region alone has recorded more than 167,000 enrolment with almost 800 courses across Penang, Kedah and Perlis. Separately, Sim confirmed that discussions were being finalised for the ministry to work with the Penang government to develop the Penang Chip Design Academy in Bayan Lepas. 'This is a state government project and we are in discussion to finalise the collaboration between the ministry and the academy. 'As it specialises in developing the semiconductor and high-tech sector in Penang, we wish to add value and collaborate to upgrade the skills training programmes.'
The Hindu
4 days ago
- Health
- The Hindu
Free coaching in JEE, NEET to students in government junior colleges in Andhra Pradesh
The State government has planned to roll out targeted support systems, including mentorship and quality coaching, to encourage students from economically weaker sections in government junior colleges to excel in national-level competitive exams. As part of the move, students pursuing MBC and BiPC courses in 1,355 government junior colleges in the State will receive coaching and quality preparation material to prepare for national-level competitive exams like Joint Entrance Examination (JEE), an all-India level entrance exam for engineering courses in India, and National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) for admissions into medical colleges. Officials in the Department of Higher Education said the free study material on subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics being given to students has been prepared by a team of subject experts drawn from both government and private colleges over a period of six months. To ensure that students benefit from the coaching classes, their college timings have been extended from the usual 9.30 a.m-4 p.m. to 9 a.m-5 p.m. Junior lecturers have been trained to teach the content effectively to students. Weekly tests, performance reviews and tracking the regular progress of students is mandatory for constant and effective monitoring of the learners' performance. 'The initiative is about giving every student a chance to succeed, regardless of their family background. We are creating an environment where every child can dream big and prepare confidently for national-level competitive exams,' said Minister for Human Resource Development (HRD) Nara Lokesh. He said the initiative will benefit over 1 lakh students in the government sector and will help the government bridge the gap between private and government education systems. He said the objective was to create a level playing field and give equal opportunity to all children to hone their skills.
The Hindu
6 days ago
- Health
- The Hindu
HRD Minister Lokesh congratulates NEET-UG rankers from Andhra Pradesh
Minister for Human Resource Development (HRD) Nara Lokesh has extended his heartfelt congratulations to the six students from Andhra Pradesh who secured ranks within the top 100 in the NEET-UG conducted at the national level for admissions into medical courses. 'My sincere wishes to D. Karthik Ram Kireeti - rank 19; K. Mohith Sriram - rank 56; D. Suryacharan - rank 59; P. Avinash - rank 64; Y. Sameer Kumar - rank 70; and T. Shivamanideep - rank 92,' Mr. Lokesh said in a post on X on Sunday. The Minister said it was a matter of great joy that students from both the Telugu States had excelled in a highly competitive national-level examination. 'These students have made us proud by achieving outstanding ranks through their talent and hard work. I hope they will go on to serve the people in the future through the noble profession of medicine,' he added.
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Anwar: Private preschools to universities exempt from education levy for one year from Jan 1
KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 — The government is waiving education levy payments for all private learning institutions for one year, starting January 1, 2026. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the move aims to reduce the financial burden faced by these institutions, New Straits Times reported today. 'This is to allow these institutions to improve their resources and learning materials. 'We want to ensure that our children receive the best possible training because that is the key to success,' he was quoted as saying during the launch of National Training Week 2025 at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium grounds here. He said the exemption will cover all levels, including preschools, primary and secondary schools, vocational colleges, and institutions of higher learning. Anwar said the decision was made after taking into account feedback from education and training institutions. He said many had appealed to the government for support to ease operational pressures. Anwar directed the secretaries-general of the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Human Resources to monitor the institutions and ensure their service remains top notch after the exemption. Employers are required to pay a levy to the Human Resource Development Corporation, an agency under the Ministry of Human Resources, for training and skills development under the Human Resources Development Act 2001 (Act 612).
The Hindu
12-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Students in A.P. back to school with new goals, new excitement
After a lull, school campuses across Andhra Pradesh buzzed back to life on Thursday (June 12, 2025)as students returned for the first day of the new academic year 2025-26 following the summer vacation. Classrooms were filled with eager faces, corridors echoed with laughter, and teachers warmly welcomed students back to a fresh start. From morning assemblies to orientation sessions, the day marked a vibrant beginning, setting a positive tone for the days ahead. Minister for Human Resource Development (HRD) Nara Lokesh greeted students with warm wishes. He pointed out that the TDP-led coalition government in the State had launched a special gift for mothers of school-going children through the 'Thalliki Vandanam' scheme under which funds would be directly deposited into their bank accounts. He said funds to the tune of Rs. 8,745 crore were being credited to the accounts of 67,27,164 students' mothers. He said the scheme would also cover mothers of children enrolling in the 1st class and students entering Intermediate 1st year. Secretary, Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas (KGBVs) D. Devananda Reddy also extended warm wishes to the students for a happy, safe and inspiring academic year 2025-26. 'Let this year be a fresh chapter filled with purposeful learning, positive values, and personal growth,' he said and directed the Principals and teachers to focus not only on delivering quality education but also on ensuring a safe, caring, and emotionally supportive environment for every student. He said students' well-being and success were the top priorities of the government and encouraged the students to embrace this new year with confidence and enthusiasm, learn with curiosity, ask questions, and never stop dreaming big.
