Ong: Programme promotes unity

The national service programme, which will be implemented next February, will reflect the country's multi-racial, multicultural and multi-religious composition, said MCA president Datuk Seri Ong Ka Ting.

College told to refund tuition fees

The Consumer Claims Tribunal has ruled in favour of four Chinese nationals who sought a refund of their tuition fees from a private college for a nursing course that is not recognised.

Centre to promote NZ-Sarawak trade

THE NZ Centre in Kuching is working towards establishing business and trade ventures between Sarawak and New Zealand, according to its managing director Rodger Chan Siong Boh.

Scholarships from fund still available

Some of the scholarships offered by The Star Education Fund are still up for grabs.

Working together

Things are looking up for the private education sector which is now seen as an equal partner and a key engine of growth for the country, reports GAVIN GOMEZ.

The makings of a true academic

From AIRIL HAIMI MOHD ADNAN of Universiti Teknologi Mara, Perak

Napei lauds stimulus package

The National Association of Private Educational Institutions (Napei) welcomes the incentives provided for the education industry under the newly-unveiled economic stimulus package but hopes more can be done.

Ministry to set up overseas offices to attract students

The Education Ministry plans to set up five Education Promotion Offices (EPOs) in Vietnam, Indonesia, the Middle East and China to attract a larger number of foreign students from Asia.

Much scope for mutual gain

Business and politics don#8217;t mix, they say, and this seems to be the case as far as Australia and Malaysia are concerned.

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