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New Straits Times
14 hours ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Afnan says Pasti teachers serve voluntarily despite low pay
KUALA LUMPUR: Alor Setar member of Parliament Afnan Hamimi Taib Azamudden has defended the Pusat Asuhan Tunas Islam (Pasti) pre-school system against claims of unfair treatment of teachers, saying their allowances were for voluntary positions and should not be compared to private sector salaries. Afnan told the Dewan Rakyat that Pasti teachers agreed to serve despite knowing they would not receive high pay due to low fees. "They are not robots — they willingly contribute their energy to help our children learn ABC and 'alif ba ta'," he said, adding that Setiawangsa MP Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad should thank them for supporting the preschool education ecosystem. Nik Nazmi had criticised the RM600 to RM700 monthly pay for over 9,500 Pasti teachers, calling it a breach of the minimum wage law. He said the voluntary role justification was unacceptable under the National Wages Consultative Council (Amendment) Act 2025 and claimed the practice denied them Employees Provident Fund (EPF) and Social Security Organisation (Perkeso) contributions. Afnan countered that Pasti teachers could contribute to EPF via the i-Sara scheme and were covered under the self-employed social security scheme. He urged the government to focus on allowances for Kafa teachers, Takmir teachers and imams, which he said remained below the minimum wage.
BusinessToday
21 hours ago
- Health
- BusinessToday
Dewan Rakyat To Discuss Bullying Prevention And Ombudsman Malaysia Status
Measures to tackle bullying in both public and private higher education institutions, as well as the government's decision on the establishment of Ombudsman Malaysia, will be key topics at today's Dewan Rakyat sitting. According to the Order Papers on Parliament's official website, Afnan Hamimi Taib Azamudden (PN-Alor Setar) will question the Higher Education Minister on the specific steps being taken to prevent bullying during Minister's Question Time. Meanwhile, Syahredzan Johan (PH-Bangi) will ask the Prime Minister about the government's decision following a comprehensive engagement with stakeholders on the Ombudsman Malaysia's status and plans to expedite its implementation. During the oral question session, Suhaizan Kaiat (PH-Pulai) will raise concerns with the Health Minister over complaints about high treatment costs in private hospitals. He will also inquire about the government's five-year plan to introduce the Diagnostic-Related Groups (DRG) system to streamline healthcare cost structures and whether there is a proposal to establish a tribunal for patients to voice dissatisfaction. Rushdan Rusmi (PN-Padang Besar) will ask the Human Resources Minister whether there is a plan to create an Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Coordinator role in the public sector, aligned with the 2022 amendments to the OSH Act. Following the question session, the Dewan Rakyat will continue debating the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), which has seen contributions from 78 MPs so far since Monday. This Dewan Rakyat session is scheduled to run for 24 days until 28 August.
The Sun
a day ago
- Health
- The Sun
Efforts to curb bullying, status of Obudsman Malaysia among focus of today's Dewan Rakyat sitting
KUALA LUMPUR: Measures to prevent bullying in public and private institutions of higher learning and the Government's decision regarding the status of the establishment of Ombudsman Malaysia are among the matters that will be brought up at today's Dewan Rakyat sitting. According to the Order Papers published on the Parliament's official website, Afnan Hamimi Taib Azamudden (PN-Alor Setar) will ask the Higher Education Minister to state the measures during the Minister's Question Time, while Syahredzan Johan (PH-Bangi) will ask the Prime Minister to state the government's decision following the comprehensive engagement session with stakeholders regarding the status of the establishment of Ombudsman Malaysia and the subsequent measures planned to expedite its implementation. During the Questions for Oral Answers session, Suhaizan Kaiat (PH-Pulai) will ask the Health Minister about complaints regarding high treatment costs in private hospitals, and would inquire about the government's five-year plan to introduce the Diagnostic-Related Groups (DRG) system as a measure to streamline the structuring of healthcare costs; and whether there is a plan to establish a tribunal for patients to express their dissatisfaction. Rushdan Rusmi (PN-Padang Besar) will ask the Human Resources Minister to state whether the ministry has a proposal to create an Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Coordinator position in the public sector in line with the amendments to the OSH Act, which were made in 2022. After the session, the Dewan Rakyat sitting will continue with the debate on the motion on the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), that began on Monday with 78 MPs participating so far. The current Dewan Rakyat session will take place for 24 days till Aug 28. - Bernama
The Star
a day ago
- Health
- The Star
Efforts to curb bullying, status of Ombudsman Malaysia in focus at Dewan Rakyat today
KUALA LUMPUR: Measures to prevent bullying in public and private institutions of higher learning and the Government's decision regarding the status of the establishment of Ombudsman Malaysia are among the matters that will be brought up at the Dewan Rakyat sitting on Tuesday (Aug 12). According to the Order Paper published on Parliament's official website, Afnan Hamimi Taib Azamudden (PN-Alor Setar) will ask the Higher Education Minister to state the measures during the Minister's Question Time, while Syahredzan Johan (PH-Bangi) will ask the Prime Minister to state the government's decision following the comprehensive engagement session with stakeholders regarding the status of the establishment of Ombudsman Malaysia and the subsequent measures planned to expedite its implementation. During the Questions for Oral Answers session, Suhaizan Kaiat (PH-Pulai) will ask the Health Minister about complaints regarding high treatment costs in private hospitals, and would inquire about the government's five-year plan to introduce the Diagnostic-Related Groups (DRG) system as a measure to streamline the structuring of healthcare costs; and whether there is a plan to establish a tribunal for patients to express their dissatisfaction. Rushdan Rusmi (PN-Padang Besar) will ask the Human Resources Minister to state whether the ministry has a proposal to create an Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Coordinator position in the public sector in line with the amendments to the OSH Act, which were made in 2022. After the session, the Dewan Rakyat sitting will continue with the debate on the motion on the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), that began on Monday (Aug 11) with 78 MPs participating so far. The current Dewan Rakyat session will take place for 24 days till Aug 28. - Bernama
Malay Mail
a day ago
- Health
- Malay Mail
In Dewan Rakyat today: Bullying in higher learning institutions, Ombudsman Malaysia status among matters to be raised
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 — Measures to prevent bullying in public and private institutions of higher learning and the Government's decision regarding the status of the establishment of Ombudsman Malaysia are among the matters that will be brought up at today's Dewan Rakyat sitting. According to the Order Papers published on the Parliament's official website, Afnan Hamimi Taib Azamudden (PN-Alor Setar) will ask the Higher Education Minister to state the measures during the Minister's Question Time, while Syahredzan Johan (PH-Bangi) will ask the Prime Minister to state the government's decision following the comprehensive engagement session with stakeholders regarding the status of the establishment of Ombudsman Malaysia and the subsequent measures planned to expedite its implementation. During the Questions for Oral Answers session, Suhaizan Kaiat (PH-Pulai) will ask the Health Minister about complaints regarding high treatment costs in private hospitals, and would inquire about the government's five-year plan to introduce the Diagnostic-Related Groups (DRG) system as a measure to streamline the structuring of healthcare costs; and whether there is a plan to establish a tribunal for patients to express their dissatisfaction. Rushdan Rusmi (PN-Padang Besar) will ask the Human Resources Minister to state whether the ministry has a proposal to create an Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Coordinator position in the public sector in line with the amendments to the OSH Act, which were made in 2022. After the session, the Dewan Rakyat sitting will continue with the debate on the motion on the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), that began on Monday with 78 MPs participating so far. — Bernama
