Pasir Mas Community College To Make Lifelong Learning Carnival An Annual Event
KOTA BHARU, June 21 (Bernama) -- Pasir Mas Community College will make its Lifelong Learning Carnival (PSH), held today, an annual event to support local socio-economic development through education and training.
Its director Fathuddin Aizat Che Mohd Ariff said the programme, held in conjunction with National Training Week, received strong participation from the community, including youth, housewives, and single mothers.
Organised in collaboration with the Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp) under the Ministry of Human Resources, the carnival also supports the Higher Education Ministry's efforts to promote lifelong learning in line with the Malaysia MADANI vision.
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