KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) — The Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA) intends to convert the financing of the Skills Development Fund Corporation (PTPK) into grants, instead of loans as it is currently. Its minister, Datuk Seri R. Ramanan said the proposal will be brought to the Cabinet meeting for consideration. “We will seek the consideration of the Honourable Prime Minister and Cabinet members to convert this RM100 million PTPK loan into a grant, if possible. “Because there are PTPK borrowers who are following the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme, they have to give up their jobs. […]

ARAU, July 1 (Bernama) — The involvement of Politeknik Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin (PTSS) here in Projek Penternakan Belut Komersial Geran Sejati MADANI proves that the role of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions is not just to produce graduates but also to empower communities through the transfer of knowledge and technology. PTSS director Khairul Anuar Ishak said the project provides students with the opportunity to apply their knowledge in real situations through experiential learning while helping the community develop aquaculture enterprises that have the potential to generate income. As the project coordinator, Khairul Anuar said that PTSS’s involvement […]