Consider This: Social Work Profession Bill (Part 1) — The Cost of Delay
The long-awaited Social Work Profession Bill, aimed at finally professionalising this sector through mandatory licensing and standards, was set to be tabled this year in Dewan Rakyat but tabling has been delayed. What does it mean for a country when its social support workforce is left unprotected and unregulated? And who bears the real cost of these delays? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Dr Teoh Ai Hua, President of Malaysian Association of Social Workers, which has championed professional social work for five decades now and actively provides training for social workers in government and civil society sectors.
Thu Nov 07 2024
Police hunt for Sibu shooting suspect
Police are actively tracking down the suspect who shot a man in Lorong Wong King Huo 21, here yesterday afternoon.
Fri Oct 25 2024
JBIC commits to enhancing Japanese investments in Malaysia - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says JBIC is currently actively discussing investments with local companies in various industries.
Tue Oct 22 2024
Malaysia actively seeks BRICS support for membership - Liew Chin Tong
Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan sent an official letter to the nine BRICS foreign ministers, confirming Malaysia's intention to join, says Liew.
Thu Oct 17 2024
Don't be afraid or ashamed to undergo HPV DNA testing, women told
LPPKN is actively conducting awareness programmes to educate M'sian women on how to perform the self-administered test, says Dr Alina Ali.
Wed Sep 18 2024
Global IT outage: KTMB confirms disruption of ticketing, customer service channels
KTMB in a Facebook post today stated that restoration works to rectify the technical disruptions are actively underway.
Fri Jul 19 2024
All set for installation of 17th King tomorrow
Fahmi Fadzil said final touches and rehearsals were actively being conducted to ensure smooth running of the historic and grand ceremony.
Fri Jul 19 2024
ASEAN, China announce media network to boost collaboration
Shi Zhongjun urges media from ASEAN and China to actively share stories of friendship, cooperation and development between both parties.
Mon Jul 01 2024
Malaysia actively engage with ASEAN counterparts to fortify energy connectivity - DPM Fadillah
Fadillah Yusof said Malaysia is actively engaged with its ASEAN counterparts to propel regional initiatives such as the ASEAN Power Grid.
Mon May 13 2024
No Malaysians affected by Taiwan earthquake - Wisma Putra
The Malaysian Friendship and Trade Centre in Taipei is actively coordinating efforts with local authorities to obtain further information.
Wed Apr 03 2024
The Future Is Female: Dementia Care - Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care
On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to Teepa Snow, an occupational therapist specialising in dementia care and education. She developed the Positive Approach to Care®️ technique which emphasises empathy, respect, and understanding when interacting with individuals living with brain change, while actively advocating to change the norms of dementia care culture.
Sun Mar 31 2024
It's About YOUth: Engaging youth in higher education collaboration
Malaysia has been actively fostering education partnerships worldwide to position itself as global higher education hub. Jazreel Goh, Country Director of British Council Malaysia and UK alumni, Zaim Mohzani discuss strengthening UK-Malaysia education partnership and engaging youth in the process.
Fri Mar 01 2024
China pledges to expand market access at annual trade fair amid foreign criticism
Li Qiang said China will "actively promote" its application to join the Comprehensive Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Mon Nov 06 2023
India dismisses as 'absurd' Canada's accusation on Sikh leader's murder
Justin Trudeau Canada was "actively pursuing credible allegations" linking Indian government agents to the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
Tue Sep 19 2023
Dr Mahathir not contesting in state polls
Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said will actively support any movement involved in the polls that want to strengthen the position of the Malays.
Wed Jun 28 2023