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New Straits Times
13-07-2025
- General
- New Straits Times
Mara allocates RM1.15mil for MRSM Kubang Pasu upgrades
ALOR SETAR: Majlis Amanah Rakyat (Mara) has approved an allocation of RM1.15 million to fully repair the Kubang Pasu Mara Junior Science College (MRSM) in Jitra this year. Its chairman, Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki, said RM800,000 was allocated for upgrading equipment for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (Stem) learning. He added that repairs would include upgrading furniture in the academic block, waterproofing, courtyards, walkways, recreational areas and sports courts. "RM180,000 is allocated for the maintenance of dormitories and student facilities, including ceilings, toilets, closets, water tanks, the food court and pest control, as well as a UPS Server system costing RM50,000. "Also, RM70,000 is allocated for electrical maintenance and basic amenities, and RM50,000 for the maintenance of teachers' quarters," he posted on Facebook today. He said he had visited Kubang Pasu MRSM today and would ensure immediate action was taken after receiving many social media comments from parents urging him to visit the junior college, as well as feedback on the lack of electricity supply and damaged facilities in the dormitories. He said that the junior college management should expedite the repairs for the comfort of students and teachers, adding that Mara's senior management would continue to monitor to ensure all approved projects would truly benefit the Kubang Pasu MRSM's students and staff.
Chicago Tribune
10-07-2025
- Health
- Chicago Tribune
The ultimate guide to the world's top 5 hair transplant surgeons (2025 edition)
Losing hair can be frustrating — but it's no longer beyond repair. Through innovative hair restoration technologies, you can restore lost time, reclaim your lost hairline and regain your lost confidence. The only question is: Who should you entrust with your transformation? Whether you're just beginning your search or looking for a second opinion, this guide is here to help. Here are the 5 top hair transplant doctors in the world, all pioneers in this field with advanced scientific and aesthetic skills. Mehmet Erdoğan, M.D., from Istanbul, is a world-renowned figure in hair restoration. Dr. Erdoğan is an artist, appreciated in the hair-transplant world. He is renowned for his superior ability to create a natural hairline and his comprehension of the precise angle and direction of each graft implant. While aiming for the best in aesthetic sense and perfection over the years, he has gained experience and is today one of the most popular doctors of the world. Dr. Erdoğan delivers natural and thick results consistently, so he had to be included in this list — no more, no familiar name in hair transplants is Gökay Bilgin, M.D., one of the founders of the Smile Hair Clinic. Dr. Bilgin is well regarded as a pioneer in the field for his working-man-style graft count. His usage of it on large areas of baldness is what made him famous. He works with a philosophy of treatment to create natural and lifelike hair transplantation. His meticulous, patient-driven care, keen aesthetic eye and precision have helped patients to not only restore their hair but their confidence. Dr. Gökay Bilgin has received acclaim worldwide and has helped many people. Dr. Gho, who hails from the Netherlands, is famous for his cutting-edge work in hair transplantation. He is credited as a pioneer of the Hair Stem Transplantation technique. This technology only cuts very small pieces of the hair follicles in the donor area, increasing the chance of successful grafts and accelerating healing in the area that donates hair. Dr. Gho is celebrated internationally for his minimally invasive and highly effective technique. Bijan Feriduni, M.D., started the Feriduni Hair Clinic in Hasselt, Belgium, and is the head surgeon there. Dr. Feriduni is known around the world for his work restoring hair. People know him best for being able to get results that include a lot of hair and make hairlines that look natural. Rounding out the top five is John P. Cole, M.D., from the United States. For his significant contributions to hair transplant technology, he is considered a hair-transplant-technology pioneer. He is the inventor of the dedicated Cole FUE procedure. Dr. Cole works to be 'very, very minimally invasive all the time, takes a great deal of care not to damage the donor area and always ends up with natural-looking results with hardly any scars.' He does this to provide a better looking and functioning outcome for his patients. If you're considering getting hair transplants, always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider before moving ahead.
South Wales Guardian
10-07-2025
- Politics
- South Wales Guardian
Underachievement of working class boys needs urgent strategy
'Too often working class boys start behind and stay behind,' Sam Rushworth, MP for Bishop Auckland said. Speaking in the Commons, Mr Rushworth said: 'What concerns me most is not just the data, but the absence of outrage and lack of urgency. 'It wasn't always this way. In the 1970s and 80s, it was girls who were lagging behind, and the government rightly took action to improve outcomes for girls – introducing targeted support, challenging curriculum bias, expanding grammar schools for girls and promoting girls access to Stem (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths). 'And these were not small tweaks, they were deliberate strategic interventions, and they worked. Now that the situation is reversed with boys persistently underachieving, where is the strategy? 'I'm not talking about a general strategy to address deprivation or educational disadvantage, but a specific evidence-based deliverable strategy around boys and young men, which addresses the gender based aspects of underachievement.' During the debate on educational attainment of boys, Mr Rushworth said a 'coded message in our current curriculum is that society values academic excellence over development of technical skills'. He went on to say: 'I believe we urgently need a national strategy for boys' attainment – cross-party, evidence-based and rooted in fairness. 'It should invest in teacher training that recognises gender bias and engages boys more effectively. 'It should embed social emotional learning throughout the curriculum, especially in early years and transition stages, expand vocational and technical pathways, recognising different routes to success, promote leadership opportunities for boys in school life, and, most importantly, ensure transparent gender disaggregated data to hold ourselves accountable nationally and locally.' He added: 'I don't want boys in Bishop Auckland or in Bootle, Barry or Basingstoke to feel like the system has no place for them. I want them to feel seen, supported and believed in, because when we raise the floor for those who are struggling, we lift the whole classroom.' Labour's Helen Hayes, chairwoman of the education select committee, said there is 'a need for a strategic approach to this', but it is a 'complex' area. She told MPs: 'We know that white British boys, black Caribbean boys, and mixed white and black Caribbean boys eligible for free school meals, have particularly low levels of attainment, as do those from Gypsy-Roma or travellers of Irish heritage.' 'Men still earn more on average, with the gender pay gap growing over time, so this is an area of policy that requires complex and nuanced consideration,' she added. Education minister Catherine McKinnell said: 'We know that on average boys have lower attainment than girls, and as a Government we are determined to understand and address the drivers behind this, because all children should have the opportunity to achieve and thrive in their education.' She added that a Schools White Paper will be published in the autumn and the Government is working alongside Sir Hamid Patel and Estelle Morris on an inquiry into the 'barriers to attainment for white working-class children'.
North Wales Chronicle
10-07-2025
- Politics
- North Wales Chronicle
Underachievement of working class boys needs urgent strategy
'Too often working class boys start behind and stay behind,' Sam Rushworth, MP for Bishop Auckland said. Speaking in the Commons, Mr Rushworth said: 'What concerns me most is not just the data, but the absence of outrage and lack of urgency. 'It wasn't always this way. In the 1970s and 80s, it was girls who were lagging behind, and the government rightly took action to improve outcomes for girls – introducing targeted support, challenging curriculum bias, expanding grammar schools for girls and promoting girls access to Stem (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths). 'And these were not small tweaks, they were deliberate strategic interventions, and they worked. Now that the situation is reversed with boys persistently underachieving, where is the strategy? 'I'm not talking about a general strategy to address deprivation or educational disadvantage, but a specific evidence-based deliverable strategy around boys and young men, which addresses the gender based aspects of underachievement.' During the debate on educational attainment of boys, Mr Rushworth said a 'coded message in our current curriculum is that society values academic excellence over development of technical skills'. He went on to say: 'I believe we urgently need a national strategy for boys' attainment – cross-party, evidence-based and rooted in fairness. 'It should invest in teacher training that recognises gender bias and engages boys more effectively. 'It should embed social emotional learning throughout the curriculum, especially in early years and transition stages, expand vocational and technical pathways, recognising different routes to success, promote leadership opportunities for boys in school life, and, most importantly, ensure transparent gender disaggregated data to hold ourselves accountable nationally and locally.' He added: 'I don't want boys in Bishop Auckland or in Bootle, Barry or Basingstoke to feel like the system has no place for them. I want them to feel seen, supported and believed in, because when we raise the floor for those who are struggling, we lift the whole classroom.' Labour's Helen Hayes, chairwoman of the education select committee, said there is 'a need for a strategic approach to this', but it is a 'complex' area. She told MPs: 'We know that white British boys, black Caribbean boys, and mixed white and black Caribbean boys eligible for free school meals, have particularly low levels of attainment, as do those from Gypsy-Roma or travellers of Irish heritage.' 'Men still earn more on average, with the gender pay gap growing over time, so this is an area of policy that requires complex and nuanced consideration,' she added. Education minister Catherine McKinnell said: 'We know that on average boys have lower attainment than girls, and as a Government we are determined to understand and address the drivers behind this, because all children should have the opportunity to achieve and thrive in their education.' She added that a Schools White Paper will be published in the autumn and the Government is working alongside Sir Hamid Patel and Estelle Morris on an inquiry into the 'barriers to attainment for white working-class children'.
Leader Live
10-07-2025
- Politics
- Leader Live
Underachievement of working class boys needs urgent strategy
'Too often working class boys start behind and stay behind,' Sam Rushworth, MP for Bishop Auckland said. Speaking in the Commons, Mr Rushworth said: 'What concerns me most is not just the data, but the absence of outrage and lack of urgency. 'It wasn't always this way. In the 1970s and 80s, it was girls who were lagging behind, and the government rightly took action to improve outcomes for girls – introducing targeted support, challenging curriculum bias, expanding grammar schools for girls and promoting girls access to Stem (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths). 'And these were not small tweaks, they were deliberate strategic interventions, and they worked. Now that the situation is reversed with boys persistently underachieving, where is the strategy? 'I'm not talking about a general strategy to address deprivation or educational disadvantage, but a specific evidence-based deliverable strategy around boys and young men, which addresses the gender based aspects of underachievement.' During the debate on educational attainment of boys, Mr Rushworth said a 'coded message in our current curriculum is that society values academic excellence over development of technical skills'. He went on to say: 'I believe we urgently need a national strategy for boys' attainment – cross-party, evidence-based and rooted in fairness. 'It should invest in teacher training that recognises gender bias and engages boys more effectively. 'It should embed social emotional learning throughout the curriculum, especially in early years and transition stages, expand vocational and technical pathways, recognising different routes to success, promote leadership opportunities for boys in school life, and, most importantly, ensure transparent gender disaggregated data to hold ourselves accountable nationally and locally.' He added: 'I don't want boys in Bishop Auckland or in Bootle, Barry or Basingstoke to feel like the system has no place for them. I want them to feel seen, supported and believed in, because when we raise the floor for those who are struggling, we lift the whole classroom.' Labour's Helen Hayes, chairwoman of the education select committee, said there is 'a need for a strategic approach to this', but it is a 'complex' area. She told MPs: 'We know that white British boys, black Caribbean boys, and mixed white and black Caribbean boys eligible for free school meals, have particularly low levels of attainment, as do those from Gypsy-Roma or travellers of Irish heritage.' 'Men still earn more on average, with the gender pay gap growing over time, so this is an area of policy that requires complex and nuanced consideration,' she added.
