We deserve an allowance, say interns


RECENTLY, Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh said a proposal to compel the private sector to pay allowances to students undergoing industrial training, as was done in the public sector, would be brought to the Cabinet for discussion.

Speaking during a press conference in Parliament on Feb 15, she said there was a need to discuss with both the Higher Education Ministry and the Human Resources Ministry on the pros and cons of implementing the proposal.

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