KUALA LUMPUR: The Human Resources Ministry has asked employers and private companies that hire students as interns to consider other alternatives besides providing grants to help less able students.
Its Minister V. Sivakumar said the proposed alternatives included accommodation, food preparation, transport that could reduce students’ burden and agreed with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's statement on setting allowances for interns who are dependent on employers or private companies.
Already a subscriber? Log in
Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access
Cancel anytime. Ad-free. Unlimited access with perks.
