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Borneo Post
22-05-2025
- General
- Borneo Post
Education Dept's constant engagement sees Sarawak's primary school dropout rate dip to 4 in 2024
File photo for illustration purposes only. KUCHING (May 22): The Sarawak State Education Department's (JPNS) continuous engagement with pupils and parents has successfully lowered the primary school dropout rate. Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Francis Harden Hollis said active engagement activities have prevented children, particularly from poor families, from leaving school. 'Continuous engagements with the parents and students are being carried out by the JPNS. 'The dropout rate among poor families showed a declining trend from 19 pupils in 2022 to four pupils in 2024,' he said in response to a question from Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap at the State Legislative Assembly here today. Separately, he said a special recruitment exercise under the Contract of Service scheme was carried out in 2024 to address teacher shortages in Sarawak. Harden said the initiative was conducted in collaboration with the Education Service Commission, Ministry of Education, and JPNS. Under the scheme, both education and non-education graduates were hired. He said a dedicated committee is also monitoring teacher vacancies to ensure timely replacements as part of ongoing efforts to stabilise the teaching workforce across the state. In addition to tackling teacher shortages, he said the ministry is also prioritising the issue of dilapidated schools. 'Continuous efforts are being made to improve school facilities under the upgrading and rebuilding of dilapidated schools throughout Sarawak,' he said. dropout Francis Harden Hollis lead primary school
The Sun
23-04-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Call for govt to reconsider MySTEP employment scheme for price monitoring officers
KUALA TERENGGANU: The Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (CUEPACS) is calling on the government to reconsider its plan to implement the MySTEP employment scheme for Price Monitoring Officers (PPH) under the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN). CUEPACS president Datuk Adnan Mat expressed strong opposition to the move, warning that the shift to the MySTEP scheme, which offers significantly lower wages than the current Contract for Service (CFS) arrangement, would severely impact the quality of life for these officers. 'Many of these price monitors have served for over 18 years and have demonstrated unwavering commitment throughout their careers,' he said. 'They've built their lives around the existing CFS pay structure, which includes financial responsibilities and obligations. Reassigning them to MySTEP would deliver a harsh economic and social blow to nearly 18,000 workers,' he said when asked at the Syawal Ceria MADANI Aidilfitri celebration hosted by CUEPACS here today. Adnan said that the MySTEP scheme removes many of the welfare benefits currently enjoyed by officers under the CFS system. 'They will lose a lot of benefits, including paid leave, medical coverage, and contributions to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) and the Social Security Organisation (Socso),' he said. In light of this, Adnan said CUEPACS is urging the government to consider offering permanent positions to the officers or, at the very least, upgrading their status to the more secure Contract of Service (COS) scheme. 'These officers have served with dedication for nearly two decades, playing a vital role in ensuring price stability across the country. It is only fair that their contributions be recognised with better job security and career prospects. 'CUEPACS would also like to stress that any change to the employment status of these PPH will have to prioritise their wellbeing, including in terms of job security, salary increment, perks and benefits, as well as EPF and Socso coverage,' he added.
The Sun
23-04-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Govt urged to review MySTEP scheme for price monitoring roles
KUALA TERENGGANU: The Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (CUEPACS) is calling on the government to reconsider its plan to implement the MySTEP employment scheme for Price Monitoring Officers (PPH) under the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN). CUEPACS president Datuk Adnan Mat expressed strong opposition to the move, warning that the shift to the MySTEP scheme, which offers significantly lower wages than the current Contract for Service (CFS) arrangement, would severely impact the quality of life for these officers. 'Many of these price monitors have served for over 18 years and have demonstrated unwavering commitment throughout their careers,' he said. 'They've built their lives around the existing CFS pay structure, which includes financial responsibilities and obligations. Reassigning them to MySTEP would deliver a harsh economic and social blow to nearly 18,000 workers,' he said when asked at the Syawal Ceria MADANI Aidilfitri celebration hosted by CUEPACS here today. Adnan said that the MySTEP scheme removes many of the welfare benefits currently enjoyed by officers under the CFS system. 'They will lose a lot of benefits, including paid leave, medical coverage, and contributions to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) and the Social Security Organisation (Socso),' he said. In light of this, Adnan said CUEPACS is urging the government to consider offering permanent positions to the officers or, at the very least, upgrading their status to the more secure Contract of Service (COS) scheme. 'These officers have served with dedication for nearly two decades, playing a vital role in ensuring price stability across the country. It is only fair that their contributions be recognised with better job security and career prospects. 'CUEPACS would also like to stress that any change to the employment status of these PPH will have to prioritise their wellbeing, including in terms of job security, salary increment, perks and benefits, as well as EPF and Socso coverage,' he added.
Barnama
23-04-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Call For Govt To Reconsider MySTEP Employment Scheme For Price Monitoring Officers
KUALA TERENGGANU, April 23 (Bernama) -- The Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (CUEPACS) is calling on the government to reconsider its plan to implement the MySTEP employment scheme for Price Monitoring Officers (PPH) under the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN). CUEPACS president Datuk Adnan Mat expressed strong opposition to the move, warning that the shift to the MySTEP scheme, which offers significantly lower wages than the current Contract for Service (CFS) arrangement, would severely impact the quality of life for these officers. 'Many of these price monitors have served for over 18 years and have demonstrated unwavering commitment throughout their careers,' he said. 'They've built their lives around the existing CFS pay structure, which includes financial responsibilities and obligations. Reassigning them to MySTEP would deliver a harsh economic and social blow to nearly 18,000 workers,' he said when asked at the Syawal Ceria MADANI Aidilfitri celebration hosted by CUEPACS here today. Adnan said that the MySTEP scheme removes many of the welfare benefits currently enjoyed by officers under the CFS system. 'They will lose a lot of benefits, including paid leave, medical coverage, and contributions to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) and the Social Security Organisation (Socso),' he said. In light of this, Adnan said CUEPACS is urging the government to consider offering permanent positions to the officers or, at the very least, upgrading their status to the more secure Contract of Service (COS) scheme. 'These officers have served with dedication for nearly two decades, playing a vital role in ensuring price stability across the country. It is only fair that their contributions be recognised with better job security and career prospects. 'CUEPACS would also like to stress that any change to the employment status of these PPH will have to prioritise their wellbeing, including in terms of job security, salary increment, perks and benefits, as well as EPF and Socso coverage,' he added.
Malay Mail
23-04-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
Cuepacs urges government to drop MySTEP plan for price monitoring officers, cites impact on livelihoods
KUALA TERENGGANU, April 23 — The Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (Cuepacs) is calling on the government to reconsider its plan to implement the MySTEP employment scheme for Price Monitoring Officers (PPH) under the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN). Cuepacs president Datuk Adnan Mat expressed strong opposition to the move, warning that the shift to the MySTEP scheme, which offers significantly lower wages than the current Contract for Service (CFS) arrangement, would severely impact the quality of life for these officers. 'Many of these price monitors have served for over 18 years and have demonstrated unwavering commitment throughout their careers,' he said. 'They've built their lives around the existing CFS pay structure, which includes financial responsibilities and obligations. Reassigning them to MySTEP would deliver a harsh economic and social blow to nearly 18,000 workers,' he said when asked at the Syawal Ceria MADANI Aidilfitri celebration hosted by CUEPACS here today. Adnan said that the MySTEP scheme removes many of the welfare benefits currently enjoyed by officers under the CFS system. 'They will lose a lot of benefits, including paid leave, medical coverage, and contributions to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) and the Social Security Organisation (Socso),' he said. In light of this, Adnan said Cuepacs is urging the government to consider offering permanent positions to the officers or, at the very least, upgrading their status to the more secure Contract of Service (COS) scheme. 'These officers have served with dedication for nearly two decades, playing a vital role in ensuring price stability across the country. It is only fair that their contributions be recognised with better job security and career prospects. 'Cuepacs would also like to stress that any change to the employment status of these PPH will have to prioritise their wellbeing, including in terms of job security, salary increment, perks and benefits, as well as EPF and Socso coverage,' he added. — Bernama
