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Barnama
3 days ago
- Business
- Barnama
HPA Incentive, APEL.Q Continuation To Spur Civil Servants To Enhance Knowledge
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- The introduction of the Academic Recognition Award (HPA) initiative and continuation of the APEL.Q @ INTAN initiative announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today will motivate civil servants to continue expanding their knowledge. Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) vice-chancellor Prof Dr Khairul Salleh Mohamed Sahari said the initiatives also provide civil servants with the opportunity to upgrade their qualifications within their respective services. 'When certain secretaries general hold the title 'Dr' after completing a doctorate (PhD), people recognise their reputation and credibility not only within the country but also abroad, reflecting the high calibre of Malaysia's civil servants. 'This will help elevate the country's image,' he said as a guest on Bernama TV's Malaysia Petang Ini programme via Zoom today. At the 20th edition of Majlis Amanat Perdana Perkhidmatan Awam (MAPPA XX) today, the Prime Minister announced the continuation of the APEL.Q @ INTAN initiative for 2026, with an allocation of RM1.5 million. This initiative will provide tuition fee assistance to civil servants of up to 50 per cent or a maximum of RM15,000, whichever is lower. Meanwhile, the HPA is a one-off financial incentive for civil servants who complete higher education at their own expense during their service. The incentive amounts are set at RM1,250 for a doctorate, RM1,000 for a master's degree, RM750 for a bachelor's degree, and RM500 for a diploma or equivalent qualifications. Khairul Salleh said APEL.Q offers flexibility to civil servants as the programme takes into account prior learning experience without requiring them to undertake an entire course of study. On strategies to identify talents among civil servants and ensure leadership continuity in an organisation, he said job rotation should be implemented to allow staff to hone their skills in specific areas. 'We need to implement job rotation so that incoming talents, even if they perform well in their area of expertise or interest, are also exposed to other areas. Without job rotation, we may be denying them opportunities and may not be able to fully develop their potential,' he said.
Barnama
14-05-2025
- Automotive
- Barnama
Employers Must Take Responsibility For Puspakom Vehicle Inspections, Not Agents
KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- Employers or owners of commercial vehicle companies must take greater responsibility in ensuring periodic inspections at Computerised Vehicle Inspection Centres (Puspakom) are properly conducted, rather than relying entirely on agents. President of non-governmental organisation Persatuan Pakatan Pemandu Berhemah Malaysia (Pakatan Pemandu), Nor Aizam Abd Kadir, said Puspakom inspections must be carried out diligently to ensure the vehicle is roadworthy and safe. 'Some employers leave the entire inspection process to agents, and this practice is strongly discouraged. Employers must be attentive and accountable to ensure the tests are conducted honestly and thoroughly in accordance with procedures,' he said. He said this during Bernama TV's 'Malaysia Petang Ini' programme today, in a segment discussing the topic 'Deadly Heavy Vehicle Accidents: What's the Solution?' Nor Aizam was responding to yesterday's tragic incident along Jalan Chikus–Sungai Lampam in Teluk Intan, where nine members of the Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) were killed, two were seriously injured, and seven others sustained injuries. The 8.50 am incident occurred when a lorry laden with gravel stones reportedly suffered a steering system failure and crashed into the truck transporting 18 FRU personnel who were returning to Ipoh after completing an assignment. Nor Aizam pointed out that inspections should ideally be carried out by the company's own drivers, as they are most familiar with the condition of the vehicles they operate daily. He also urged authorities to initiate regular health checks for commercial vehicle drivers, suggesting they be conducted every six months. 'Perhaps twice a year, drivers should undergo health or vision checks. This is necessary to ensure they are fit to drive,' he added.
The Sun
14-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
Employers must take responsibility for Puspakom vehicle inspections, not agents
KUALA LUMPUR: Employers or owners of commercial vehicle companies must take greater responsibility in ensuring periodic inspections at Computerised Vehicle Inspection Centres (Puspakom) are properly conducted, rather than relying entirely on agents. President of non-governmental organisation Persatuan Pakatan Pemandu Berhemah Malaysia (Pakatan Pemandu), Nor Aizam Abd Kadir, said Puspakom inspections must be carried out diligently to ensure the vehicle is roadworthy and safe. 'Some employers leave the entire inspection process to agents, and this practice is strongly discouraged. Employers must be attentive and accountable to ensure the tests are conducted honestly and thoroughly in accordance with procedures,' he said. He said this during Bernama TV's 'Malaysia Petang Ini' programme today, in a segment discussing the topic 'Deadly Heavy Vehicle Accidents: What's the Solution?' Nor Aizam was responding to yesterday's tragic incident along Jalan Chikus–Sungai Lampam in Teluk Intan, where nine members of the Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) were killed, two were seriously injured, and seven others sustained injuries. The 8.50 am incident occurred when a lorry laden with gravel stones reportedly suffered a steering system failure and crashed into the truck transporting 18 FRU personnel who were returning to Ipoh after completing an assignment. Nor Aizam pointed out that inspections should ideally be carried out by the company's own drivers, as they are most familiar with the condition of the vehicles they operate daily. He also urged authorities to initiate regular health checks for commercial vehicle drivers, suggesting they be conducted every six months. 'Perhaps twice a year, drivers should undergo health or vision checks. This is necessary to ensure they are fit to drive,' he added. Nor Aizam also called on the relevant authorities to formally recognise the contribution of heavy vehicle drivers by offering a salary scale that reflects their experience and skills. He said this would help alleviate the stress that leads drivers to focus solely on completing more trips at the expense of road safety.
